SANRAL ROAD PROJECT WITHIN NELSON MANELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
CONTRACT NRA N.002-110-2026/1F-SF: THE NEW INTERCHANGE ON NATIONAL ROUTE 2 SECTION 11 KM 66.75 AT COLCHESTER
ADVERT FOR POSITION OF SOCIAL FACILITATOR (PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION STAGES)

iX engineers (Pty) Ltd (IX ENGINEERS) as the Professional Engineering Service Provider appointed by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) hereby invites experienced professional individuals or entities with professional staff, who reside and operate within the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipal (NMBMM) area, to apply for the contracted position of the Social Facilitator for the provision of Social Facilitation services during the pre-construction and construction stages of the above-mentioned projects.

The intention of the appointment of the Social Facilitator is primarily to provide social facilitation services during the pre-construction and construction stages. He/ she must ensure sharing of project information with all interested and affected groups and the engagement of local communities, traditional authorities, and government departments on this national road upgrade project within Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipal area.

He/she shall identify community needs pertaining to the projects and manages stakeholder expectations. He/ she must be familiar with the local social dynamics, language, and culture.

The upgrade will include the construction of a new grade-separated interchange, upgrade of minor crossing road, closing of existing access for public roads and a newly planned pedestrian bridge crossing, all designed to South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) standards.
The following minimum qualifications and experience are required for candidates to be considered for this position:
1) Appropriate tertiary qualifications in related field;
2) Verifiable social facilitation experience of the Key Person/s of at least 5 years on similar major civil engineering projects;
3) Excellent communication and people skills would be beneficial;
4) RSA ID;
5) Valid RSA drivers’ license and access to private or own vehicle;
6) Reside permanently in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipal area.

Professional individuals or business entities are required to submit via email their quotation together with certified copies of the above documents to:

Chris Cronje
Email: chris.c@ixengineers.co.za
Contact No: +27 (0)12 745 2000

Clearly marked: “SOCIAL FACILITATOR – Contract N.002-110-2026/1F-SF” no later than 12:00 on Friday, 18 September 2026.

No late applications will be accepted.

Queries relating to issues arising from this document may be addressed to:
Chris Cronje
Email: chris.c@ixengineers.co.za
Contact No: +27 (0)12 745 2000