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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE 
 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
CLOSING DATE : 09 October 2023 
 
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NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
 



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CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST: TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SUPPORT AND SAFETY REF NO: DOI 101/2023 
SALARY : Grade A: R831 309 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (OSD as prescribed). 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification; A minimum of six years post qualification experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Technologist; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Traffic studies, Traffic analysis software; Traffic signal design, Application of road traffic signs and markings in accordance with SARTSM; Road safety assessments; Undertaking of Speed Limit Reviews; Further studies in the field of Traffic Engineering. Proven management experience is desirable. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Project Management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and Development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Networking; Professional judgment; Process knowledge and skills; Maintenance skills and knowledge; Engineering design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Creating high performance culture; Technical consulting; Communication (written and verbal) skills; People Management, Planning and organizing; Engineering and professional judgment; Strategic capability and leadership; Behavioural competencies: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Conflict management, negotiation and Change Management skills. 
 
DUTIES : Engineering design and analysis effectiveness: Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory; Maintain engineering operational effectiveness: Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources; Financial Management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services; People management: Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organizational needs and requirements. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Hendrickse Tel No: (021) 483 3107 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BUDGET IMMOVABLE ASSETS REF NO: DOI 82/2023 
SALARY : R811 560 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive salary package 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (B-Degree/ Equivalent or higher); A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience in management accounting of which 3 years experience on management level; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant public service legislation, policies, regulations, guidelines; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, financial delegations and best practice in the Public Sector; Budget administration; Management accounting processes; Revenue and expenditure control; Risk management and quality assurance control in a management accounting working environment; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Information, Database and Records Management; Human Resource Management legislation, policies, regulations, strategies, frameworks, directives, guidelines, best practices, codes, collective agreements; Skills: Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy in MS Office, Intranet, Internet and other relevant financial software packages; Leadership; Budgeting; Conceptual and formulation; Statistical; Report-writing; Numeracy; Analytical; Implementation and monitoring;; Networking; Sound organising, problem-solving and dispute resolution/conflict management. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor revenue and expenditure for Immovable Assets incl. financial reporting on Conditional Grants and compliance with PFMA; Assist with the Immovable Asset budgeting in MTEF process - Property rates, leased in/out assets, projects lists, financial info for SP, APP and AR, B5 reports; Assist in Adjustment budget process – reprioritise budgets across projects; Assist with the prevention of unauthorised, irregular and fruitless/wasteful expenditure; Manage the Infrastructure Reporting Model (IRM); Assist in preparation of reports - End of Year (EoY) reports, C-AMP and U-AMP. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms R van der Fort Tel No: (021) 483 8738 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BUDGET MONITORING AND REPORTING REF NO: DOI 83/2023 
SALARY : R811 560 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive salary package 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (B-Degree/ Equivalent or higher); A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience in management accounting of which 3 years experience on management level; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant public service legislation, policies, regulations, guidelines; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, financial delegations and best practice in the Public Sector; Budget administration; Management accounting processes; Revenue and expenditure control; Risk management and quality assurance control in a management accounting working environment; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Information, Database and Records Management; Human Resource Management legislation, policies, regulations, strategies, frameworks, directives, guidelines, best practices, codes, collective agreements; Skills: Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy in MS Office, Intranet, Internet and other relevant financial software packages; Leadership; Budgeting; Conceptual and formulation; Statistical; Report-writing; Numeracy; Analytical; Implementation and monitoring;; Networking; Sound organising, problem-solving and dispute resolution/conflict management. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor revenue and expenditure; Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, Conditional Grants, Earmarked funds, Annual Report, In-Year-Monitoring (IYM); Assist in Adjustment budget process; Assist with the prevention of unauthorised expenditure, under spending and over-spending; Evaluate and make recommendations on submissions with financial implications to the relevant manager and Programme manager. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms R van der Fort Tel No: (021) 483 8738 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: REPORTING (FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING) REF NO: DOI 84/2023 
SALARY : R811 560 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive salary package 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (B-Degree/equivalent or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant management level experience. Recommendation: Experience working in a financial environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Government policies and procedure (Public Finance Management Act and circulars); Modified Cash Standards; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Leadership; problem solving and decision making. 
 
DUTIES : Responsible for Financial systems and In-Year-Monitoring (IYM) reporting; Ensure the interim and annual financial statements are compiled; Responsible for Month end closure; Responsible for regulatory, policy, governance frameworks and tactical advice; Oversight bodies, committees and forums; Ensure that operational management of the sub-component. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Andrews Tel No: (021) 483 5180








PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): ROAD PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DOI 54/2023 
SALARY : Grade A: R795 147 - R8847 2215 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade B: R894 042 - R962 292 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade C: R1 020 087 - R1 197 978 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng)) or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer Or have submitted with ECSA for Professional registration as a Professional Engineer. (Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of payment) and compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer will then be applicable within 6 months from appointment; A valid code B or higher driving licence. Recommendation: B Eng/BSc in all Engineering fields will be considered with relevant work experience; Exposure of asset management principles, technical methods, financials, systems and techniques; Experience in the implementation of strategies and policies related to the management of road infrastructure; Exposure of human resource-, supply chain-, contract-, management; Experience in financial motivation or project preparation for funding requirements; Advance experience in the use of Microsoft Office, Asset Management systems, GIS and other software / databases programs HDM4, dTIMS, IQMS; Willingness to travel when required; Further studies or courses. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Programme and project management; Engineering design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Professional judgment; Networking; The following skills: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication skills; Computer literacy; Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People management; Change management; Innovation; Strong leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills; Ability to perform data interpretation and analysis to assist with road asset planning and management; Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders; Ability to identify asset condition and formulate and implement an improvement plan for asset service delivery.
 
DUTIES : Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety; Human capital development; Office administration and budget planning; Research and development. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A November at (021) 483 0536 
 
 
 
 
 
GISC PROFESSIONAL (PRODUCTION LEVEL): IMMOVABLE ASSET REGISTER REF NO: DOI 96/2023 
SALARY : R687 879 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (OSD as prescribed). 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year B-Degree in GISc or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification GISc professional experience; Compulsory registration with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a GISc Professional; A valid driving licence (Code B or Higher). Recommendation: Experience in the following: Rendering GIS services in the immovable asset management environment and/or in support of immovable asset portfolio management as well as the management of an immovable asset register; Rendering support in terms of budget management, planning and reporting; Compiling reports and submissions for decision making. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: GIS implementation; Geo database design and repository management; Relational databases and programming; Legal and operational compliance; Budget planning and reporting; Geo-database design and analysis, research and development; Geospatial mapping; Web based services; Metadata and data quality; Geo-database design and analysis; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising; Problem solving; Analytical; Technical report writing. 
 
DUTIES : Provide GISc to support institutional decision making; Policy making and institutional strategic guidance; Research; Project and financial management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Boersma Tel No: (021) 483 3223 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: REVENUE AND RECEIVABLES REF NO: DOI 94/2023 
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Accounting or related; A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience in a financial accounting, financial management or similar environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Recommendation: Advanced MS Excel experience. Competencies: Proven knowledge of the following: Revenue and debt management; Public Financial Management Act and applicable legislation; Skills needed: Change Management; Supervisory; Communication (written and verbal); Time Management; Planning and organising; Teamwork; Analytical; Problem solving; Ability to work under pressure. 
 
DUTIES : Revenue and receivables management: Manage the development and maintenance of policies and standard operating procedures; Disclosures in the financial statements and reporting according to GRAP 2: Manage the information of the disclosure of debtors in the financial statements; Analyse system reports: Access and interpret financial reports; Operational management of the sub-component. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Caesar Tel No: (021) 483 4305 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY PROGRAMME REF NO: DOI 93/2023 
SALARY : R294 321 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience. Recommendation: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation regarding Public Transport and Public Service administration; Skills Development Legislative and framework; Public Services, Provincial and Departmental strategies/policies/prescripts and other documents that address Public Transport Development; Provincial Growth and Development Strategy; Strategic Infrastructure Plan; Relevant software packages and sound application of relevant computer programmes; Human capital and financial administration; Skills in the following: Computer literacy; Verbal and written communication; Report writing and formulation; Ability to interpret and apply policies; Ability to conduct basic research. 
 
DUTIES : Co-ordinate and facilitate the Work Integrated Learning Programme and/or Vacation Programme; Assess and evaluate the operational needs of the department; Co-ordinate and facilitate the securing of employment opportunities for placement of Masakh’iSizwe graduates; Render line administrative support to the programme; Co-ordinate administrative management control measures pertaining to the stakeholder relationship/partnership; Conduct research on matters that impact on the Programme; Manage project related resources. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms CL September Tel No: (021) 483 9841 
 
 
 
 
 
ARTISAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): CENTRAL MECHANICAL WORKSHOP (DIESEL MECHANIC) REF NO: DOI 29/2023 R1 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade A: R220 533 - R244 737 per annum, (Salary will be determined as per OSD prescripts) 
Grade B: R258 753 - R285 396 per annum, (Salary will be determined as per OSD prescripts) 
Grade C: R299 361 - R368 070 per annum, (Salary will be determined as per OSD prescripts) 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Diesel Mechanic); A valid Code EC driving license with valid PDP. Recommendation: Experience in the repair, rebuild, maintain and modify of diesel and petrol vehicles; Heavy and small plant and equipment (construction plant); Basic welding, fitting and turning; Auto electrical work; Basic spray painting. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Mechanical work on construction plant and equipment and vehicle (test); Maintain good interpersonal relations; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Verbal and written communication skills; Good planning and problem solving skills; Good time management skills. 
 
DUTIES : Maintain, repair, rebuild and modify all vehicles, construction plant and equipment to standard; Supervise Trade Worker Aid and Apprentice; Maintain occupational Health and Safety standards; Technical skills such as analysing, legal compliance and computer-aid applications; Perform administrative duties which include complete Log forms and timesheets, initiate orders and writing reports. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr E Louw Tel No: (021) 959 7700 
 
 
 
 
 
PROJECT SUPPORT CLERK: HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: DOI 99/2023 
SALARY : R202 233 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Recommendation: Relevant experience. Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Projects); Good written and verbal communication skills; Meeting deadlines; Record keeping; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to work independently and in a team. 
 
DUTIES : Provide support to Project Support Administrator; Diary management; Provide a reception service; Provision of effective record keeping; Provide office administration; Arrange GG transport; Arrange travelling, accommodation, special functions, invitations, venue bookings and refreshments; Provide logistical support; Specific project/programme administration, including taking of minutes, capturing and updating project financials on the Project Management Systems (EPM/Biz Projects); Establish and maintain project documentation library, this includes providing document management support, the identification, change control and administration on all project-related documents. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Williams Tel No: (021) 483-4573/ 074 031 0470