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Manager: Asset Management and Maintenance
Readvertisement: Manager: Asset Management & Maintenance
TO
SANRAL Staff / External (www.nra.co.za)
REPORTS TO
General Manager: Facilities Management
GRADE
D4
SALARY
Market-related
LOCATION
SANRAL Head Office: 48 Tambotie Avenue, Vald e Grace, Pretoria
APPOINTMENT TYPE
Permanent
POSITION OBJECTIVE
To lead and optimise the strategic management of SANRAL’s built asset portfolio through the development and implementation of asset lifecycle management, maintenance engineering, infrastructure renewal and capital investment strategies.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 8) in the Built Environment, including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management, Property Management or equivalent.
At least eight (8) years of related experience in asset management or facilities engineering.
At least five (5) years’ management experience.
Professional Registration with ECSA (PrEng).
ADVANTAGEOUS
Professional registration with SACPCMP or SAFMA or an equivalent recognised professional body.
Ability to participate in technical audits, inspections and condition assessments across the national property portfolio.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of ISO 55001 Asset Management principles, lifecycle planning and asset optimisation.
Knowledge of preventive, predictive and reliability-centred maintenance methodologies across building systems and infrastructure.
Knowledge of engineering asset management, capital renewal planning and infrastructure investment strategies.
Knowledge of GIAMA, PFMA, ISO 41001, National Building Regulations, SANS Standards and OHS legislation.
Knowledge of IWMS, CAFM, BMS, GIS, SAP and other asset management systems.
Knowledge of Green Building principles, energy management, ESG frameworks and environmental compliance.
Understanding of technical risk management, infrastructure resilience and business continuity planning.
Knowledge of budgeting, cost control and financial reporting.
Contract administration, SLA management and supplier performance.
Ability to develop lifecycle cost models, CAPEX programmes and investment business cases.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and specialist service providers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Asset Lifecycle Management & Strategy
Develop and implement the SANRAL Facilities Asset Management Strategy.
Develop, implement and maintain Asset Management Plans (AMPs) for the national property portfolio.
Lead asset lifecycle planning from acquisition through operation, renewal and disposal.
Develop asset criticality frameworks and maintenance prioritisation models.
Ensure alignment with ISO 55001 Asset Management principles and organisational objectives.
Develop asset performance standards and lifecycle governance frameworks.
Monitor asset performance and recommend strategic interventions to maximise asset value.
Prepare and consolidate asset management reports and dashboards for national portfolio.
Develop and coordinate Workspace planning, design and management of office space allocation.
Laise and advise line managers to determine space planning requirement.
Maintenance & Infrastructure Management
Develop and oversee preventative, predictive and reliability-centred maintenance programmes.
Develop maintenance standards, technical specifications and engineering best practices.
Oversee maintenance planning for electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection and building fabric assets.
Monitor infrastructure performance, reliability and asset availability.
Lead Building Condition Assessments (BCAs), Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) and technical audits.
Develop maintenance performance indicators and monitor maintenance effectiveness.
Capital Planning & Asset Optimisation
Develop 5-year and 10-year Capital Replacement Plans.
Lead infrastructure renewal and asset replacement programmes.
Prepare capital investment business cases and lifecycle cost analyses.
Develop long-term maintenance investment strategies.
Optimise capital expenditure through lifecycle costing and asset performance analysis.
Support infrastructure planning aligned with organisational growth and business requirements.
Technical Governance, Risk & Compliance
Ensure compliance with ISO 55001, ISO 41001, GIAMA, PFMA, Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Building Regulations and applicable legislation.
Develop technical policies, standards, procedures and asset governance frameworks.
Lead technical risk assessments and asset-related risk mitigation strategies.
Support internal and external technical audits.
Monitor statutory inspections and engineering compliance requirements.
Ensure technical integrity and operational reliability of SANRAL’s built assets.
Asset Information & Technology Management
Lead the implementation and optimisation of Asset Management Systems, IWMS, CAFM and Building Management Systems (BMS).
Develop asset information standards and data governance frameworks.
Maintain the corporate asset register and ensure data integrity.
Develop asset performance dashboards and management reporting.
Promote data-driven decision-making using asset analytics and predictive maintenance technologies.
Drive digital transformation initiatives within Asset Management.
Sustainability, Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Develop and implement sustainability initiatives across the property portfolio.
Lead energy efficiency, water conservation and carbon reduction programmes.
Support Green Star certification and ESG implementation initiatives.
Identify emerging technologies and engineering best practices to improve asset performance.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in maintenance and asset management practices.
Promote whole-life asset value and sustainable infrastructure management.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The role requires regular national travel to SANRAL facilities and periodic exposure to construction sites, operational environments and maintenance activities, requiring strict adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation and organisational safety standards.
Ability to work outside normal business hours when responding to critical asset failures or infrastructure emergencies.
EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS
Employment reference checks are a requirement as part of SANRAL’s recruitment and selection process. In order for SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. As an applicant of this position, you authorize SANRAL to process all the information provided for the purpose of your application for the position as well as the verification and record keeping of such credentials.
Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL’s Human resources department only.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL’s Employment Equity plan.
SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any position
Closing date for applications: 1 November 2026
Please note that feedback will be given to shortlisted candidates only.
This a re-advertisement, therefore you need not re-apply if you have already submitted an application.
Click here to apply
Specialist Construction Engineer
External and Internal Advert
To SANRAL Staff / External (www.nra.co.za)
REPORTS TO
GM: Construction & Community Enablement
GRADE
D1
SALARY
Market-related
LOCATION
Head office: 48 Tambotie Ave, Val De Grace, Pretoria
APPOINTMENT TYPE
Permanent
Position Objective
To direct, co-ordinate and oversee all Construction CAPEX Projects and all related aspects that impact the National Construction Portfolio in all 9 provinces, according to the SANRAL Act and internal policies and requirements.
Minimum Requirements
BSc. / B.Eng. / B.Tech. degree in Civil Engineering at an NQF Level 7.
A minimum 10 years’ experience as a Civil Engineer (Roads)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Construction Contracts Management.
Minimum 3 years managerial experience.
Experience in managing relationships with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Must be registered as a Professional Engineer / Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Added advantage:
M.Eng / MSc / MTech in Engineering (Civil / Transportation) will be advantageous.
Registration as a Professional Manager with the SACPCMP will be advantageous.
Workplace Competencies
KNOWLEDGE:
Extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards and specifications, as well as the FIDIC Suite of General Conditions of Contract and relevant legislation.
The ability to demonstrate attention to detail and sound engineering and project management judgement and work well under pressure.
Extensive knowledge of civil design and Construction practices related to road works, as well as the road network maintenance and operations activities.
Extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications and legislation.
Ability to manage and oversee the successful management of critical strategic internal, public and media stakeholders.
Ability to evaluate available options and select an appropriate course of action to achieve a specific objective or solve a problem.
Ability to examine information and facts in detail to gain a comprehensive understanding.
Sound ability to manage contracts made with third party vendors, contractors or consultants and the ability to negotiate, support and manage the effectiveness of those contracts.
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Manage teams of people for simple and complex co-located processes and train, develop and coach team, assisting with activities as needed.
Accountable for setting and management of budget allocation for area of control.
Ability to evaluate available options and select an appropriate course of action to achieve a specific objective or solve a problem.
Ability to objectively analyse and evaluate issues and factual evidence in order to form judgements.
Extensive experience in the planning, design, and Construction of road infrastructure projects.
Skills
Competency
Description
Contract Management
FIDIC Contract Suite
Communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task
Time management skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Planning of Community Development Projects
Liaise with Provincial Construction Managers to advise on the Construction CAPEX Projects pipeline, scope identification, planning, design and implementation.
Prepare and manage overall budget for Construction CAPEX Projects and ensure funding is available.
Determine resources (i.e. Project Managers) required to execute planned Construction CAPEX projects and if adequate capacity is available.
Assign Construction CAPEX projects and associated budget to Provincial Construction Managers to execute.
Technical specialist support
Provide input during the design and Construction phases of Construction CAPEX projects with regards to the sustainability, socio-economic impacts on communities.
Actively participate in the relevant functional working group for Construction CAPEX projects.
Share industry knowledge and experience with colleagues.
Provide feedback on the performance of the ITIS SMMEs reporting.
Maintain good working relationships with all colleagues in all regions and areas of expertise.
Pursue and research best practice and consider innovation in project lifecycle.
Participate in the development and improvement of standards and specifications for SANRAL.
Promote SANRAL’s credibility and promote aims and objectives of SANRAL.
National Construction CAPEX Project oversight
Proactively monitor the progress of all Construction CAPEX projects nationally, financial performance and cashflows, issues and risks, transformation targets and any other project or contract related matters
Prepare regular management and operational reports Construction CAPEX projects including issues, finances and/or performance of contracts.
Review all Construction CAPEX Projects related information captured in ITIS Provincially
Conduct regular status meetings with Construction CAPEX Contract Engineers to discuss the progress of Construction CAPEX projects, financial performance and cashflows, issues and risks, and any other project or contract related matters
Manage any contractual issues (including disputes and claims) on projects that have been escalated by the stakeholders.
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Provide advice on all contractual matters related to Construction CAPEX contracts.
Guide and support Construction CAPEX Contract engineers with project management and community engagement related activities when required
Conduct ad-hoc site visits to monitor that Construction CAPEX works are executed consistently across the country and according to SANRAL standards and specifications.
Ensure that environmental and occupational health and safety standards are adhered to.
Monitor performance of Project Liaison Committees (PLC) in Construction CAPEX projects from national level
Participate and Monitor engagement and ongoing communication with local communities.
Ensure all required documentation is electronically uploaded into the records management system and ITIS and/or submitted for physical storage.
Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Monitor the performance of Construction CAPEX Contract Engineers and provide feedback to enable professional growth
Communication and Stakeholder Relations Management
Maintain a good working relationship with all colleagues in all Provinces and areas of expertise.
Cultivate and maintain a good working relationship with key internal and external stakeholders, consultants and contractors.
Attend and provide support to Provincial Head, Construction managers and Project managers in engagement meetings as and when required.
Respond to media queries relating to Construction CAPEX projects.
Ensure internal collaboration and co-operation.
Promote aims and objectives of SANRAL
Audit and Risk Management
Ensure that all construction CAPEX contract documentation is electronically uploaded into ITIS and the records management system and/or submitted for physical storage.
Oversee and monitor the timeous provision of Audit and Risk responses relating to Construction CAPEX project contracts
EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS
Employment reference checks are a requirement of SANRAL and forms part of the recruitment and selection process for all applicants on the shortlist for positions within SANRAL. In order for SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. By applying for the position, you give consent to SANRAL to process all the documentation received from you, to validate your employability.
Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL’s Human resources cluster only.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL’s Employment Equity plan.
SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Click here to apply
Community Development Programme Engineer
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ADVERT
TO
SANRAL Staff / External (www.nra.co.za)
REPORTS
GM: Construction & Community Enablement
GRADE
D1
SALARY
Market-related
LOCATION
Head office: 48 Tambotie Ave, Val De Grace, Pretoria
APPOINTMENT TYPE
Permanent
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
To direct, co-ordinate and oversee all Community Development Projects and related aspects that impact the National Construction Portfolio in the 9 provinces, according to the SANRAL Act and internal policies and requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
BSc. / B.Eng. / B.Tech. degree in Civil Engineering at an NQF Level 7.
A minimum 10 years’ experience as a Civil Engineer (Roads)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Construction Contracts Management.
Minimum 3 years managerial experience.
Experience in managing relationships with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Must be registered as a Professional Engineer / Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Added advantage:
M.Eng / MSc / MTech in Engineering (Civil / Transportation) will be advantageous.
Registration as a Professional Manager with the SACPCMP will be advantageous.
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES
KNOWLEDGE:
Extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards and specifications, as well as the FIDIC Suite of General Conditions of Contract and relevant legislation.
The ability to demonstrate attention to detail and sound engineering and project management judgement and work well under pressure.
Extensive knowledge of civil design and Construction practices related to road works, as well as the road network maintenance and operations activities.
Extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications and legislation.
Ability to manage and oversee the successful management of critical strategic internal, public and media stakeholders.
Ability to evaluate available options and select an appropriate course of action to achieve a specific objective or solve a problem.
Ability to examine information and facts in detail to gain a comprehensive understanding.
Sound ability to manage contracts made with third party vendors, contractors or consultants and the ability to negotiate, support and manage the effectiveness of those contracts.
continue…
Manage teams of people for simple and complex co-located processes and train, develop and coach team, assisting with activities as needed.
Accountable for setting and management of budget allocation for area of control.
Ability to evaluate available options and select an appropriate course of action to achieve a specific objective or solve a problem.
Ability to objectively analyse and evaluate issues and factual evidence in order to form judgements.
Extensive experience in the planning, design, and Construction of road infrastructure projects.
SKILLS:
Competency
Description
Contract Management
FIDIC Contract Suite
Communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task
Time management skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Planning of Community Development Projects
Liaise with Provincial Construction Manager to advise on the CD Projects pipeline, scope identification, planning, design and implementation.
Prepare and manage overall budget for CD Projects and ensure funding is available.
Determine resources (i.e. Project Managers) required to execute planned CD projects and if adequate capacity is available.
Assign CD projects and associated budget to Provincial Construction Manager to execute.
National Community Development Project oversight
Proactively monitor the progress of all community development projects nationally, financial performance and cashflows, issues and risks, transformation targets and any other project or contract related matters
Prepare regular management and operational reports CD projects including issues, finances and/or performance of contracts.
Review all CD Projects related information captured in ITIS Provincially
Conduct regular status meetings with CD Contract Engineers to discuss the progress of CD projects, financial performance and cashflows, issues and risks, and any other project or contract related matters
Manage any contractual issues (including disputes and claims) on projects that have been escalated by the stakeholders.
Provide advice on all contractual matters related to CD contracts.
Guide and support CD Contract engineers with project management and community engagement related activities when required
Conduct ad-hoc site visits to monitor that CD works are executed consistently across the country and according to SANRAL standards and specifications.
Communication and Stakeholder Relations Management
Maintain a good working relationship with all colleagues in all Provinces and areas of expertise.
Cultivate and maintain a good working relationship with key internal and external stakeholders, consultants and contractors.
Attend and provide support to Provincial Head, Construction managers and Project managers in engagement meetings as and when required.
Respond to media queries relating to CD projects.
Ensure internal collaboration and co-operation.
Promote aims and objectives of SANRAL
Audit and Risk Management
Ensure that all CD contract documentation is electronically uploaded into ITIS and the records management system and/or submitted for physical storage.
Oversee and monitor the timeous provision of Audit and Risk responses relating to CD project contracts
EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS
Employment reference checks are a requirement of SANRAL and forms part of the recruitment and selection process for all applicants on the shortlist for positions within SANRAL. In order for SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. By applying for the position, you give consent to SANRAL to process all the documentation received from you, to validate your employability.
Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL’s Human resources cluster only.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL’s Employment Equity plan.
SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Click here to apply
Server Engineer
Location and Grade:
Grade: Paterson C5
Location: SANRAL COC Offices, 36 Assegai Wood Road Rooihuiskraal, Centurion 0157
Appointment Type: Permanent
Number of vacancies: x 2
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Server Engineer is responsible for maintaining and optimizing SANRAL’s virtualized infrastructure, including vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, and Site Recovery Manager (SRM). This role involves troubleshooting, managing patches, disaster recovery, and server migrations to ensure high system availability, security, and compliance. By providing ongoing support, generating reports, and assisting with continuous improvement efforts, the Server Engineer contributes to the smooth operation of ICT systems and supports SANRAL’s modernization initiatives, aligning with the organization’s strategic ICT goals.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
(NQF Level 6) IT Diploma or equivalent.
ITIL Foundation
Five years of relevant experience.
VMware Certified Professional and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate and/or Linux Certification Preferably Red Hat.
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:
VMware Administration: Expertise in vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Site Recovery Manager (SRM).
Patch Management: Managing security and application patching using Microsoft Intune, ManageEngine, and SCCM.
Security & Compliance: Ensuring PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 compliance through automated security updates.
Server Builds & Migrations: Experience with server cloning, Sysprep, domain registrations, and OS upgrades.
Monitoring & Automation: Utilizing SCOM, SCCM, PowerShell, Ansible, and VMware vRealize for proactive monitoring and automation.
Linux Administration (Red Hat): Proficient in deploying, configuring, and managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments, including user and group management, patching, system security, and troubleshooting issues in enterprise settings
vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Site Recovery Manager (SRM).
Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies, processes, tools and best practices to deliver new or enhanced applications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management Of Systems In Accordance With ITIL Methodologies
Respond to calls and requests logged on Helpdesk timeously and resolve them accordingly.
SLA Management for Service Availability.
Follow the change management, incident management and problem management according to the ITIL Framework.
Continuous Improvements.
Operational
Provide solution design and technical recommendations for VMware infrastructure.
Support and maintain VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for disaster recovery (DR) testing and configuration.
Implement and manage server migrations and cloning, including Sysprep, domain registrations, and patching.
Maintain N-1 compliance for server OS upgrades to support PCI-DSS certification.
Implement and maintain centralized license solutions (KMS) and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) authentication.
Manage server security patching (create deployment packages, build release notes, and deploy to Test, Dev, and Production environments for 1000+ servers).
Manage server application patching (e.g., Internet Explorer, IIS, .Net) across all servers.
Oversee desktop security patch management for 1000+ endpoints (desktops/laptops).
Develop and maintain patch schedules for continuous system security.
Ensure compliance with security frameworks (PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001).
Build and deploy new servers, including domain registration and patching.
Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for SCCM, SCOM, Manage Engine, Intune and server OS standards.
Design, implement, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server environments to support business and application requirements.
Perform regular system updates and patch management for RHEL servers to ensure security and compliance with standards such as PCI-DSS and ISO 27001.
Monitor system health and performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimise resource utilisation using tools such as SCOM, Ansible, and PowerShell.
Manage user accounts, access controls, and authentication policies to maintain system integrity and security.
Automate server deployments and configuration management using Ansible or other automation tools.
Support disaster recovery (DR) planning and testing, including backup and restore procedures for Linux environments.
Maintain documentation, SOPs, and LLDs specific to Linux server operations and standards.
Coordinate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure Linux systems are integrated with VMware, SCCM, and related platforms.
Implement security hardening measures and perform regular vulnerability assessments on Linux servers.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Linux-based issues, escalating to vendors as required.
Monitor system health and performance using SCOM (System Centre Operations Manager).
Reporting
Daily System Availability KPI Reports: Generate and provide statistical reports on VMware infrastructure, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments and systems monitoring performance.
Incident Management Reporting: Track and report on all logged, open, and closed tickets related to VMware and Windows Server environments.
Ad-Hoc Business Reports: Compile and deliver custom reports based on business and ICT requirements.
Automated Incident Reporting: Ensure daily automated reports of logged Incident Tickets using the Incident Management Tool (ITSM).
Security & Patch Management Reports: Document and track patch deployment status for server security and compliance.
Disaster Recovery & Backup Reports: Provide insights on SRM (Site Recovery Manager) testing, backup success rates, and DR readiness.
Linux System Health & Compliance Reports: Generate periodic reports detailing Red Hat server uptime/downtime, resource utilisation, and compliance with security and operational standards.
EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS:
Employment reference checks are a requirement as part of SANRAL’s recruitment and selection process. In order for SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. As an applicant of this position, you authorize SANRAL to process all the information provided for the purpose of your application for the position as well as the verification and record keeping of such credentials.
Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL’s Human resources department only.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL’s Employment Equity plan.
SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any position
Closing date for applications: 23 October 2026
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Click here to apply
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