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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE
 
CLOSING DATE : 07 August 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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OTHER POSTS
 
 
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): TRAFFIC ENGINEERING 
REF NO: DOI 49/2023 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade A: R795 147 - R847 221 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 : Civil Engineering Degree (B Eng/BSc Eng); Minimum of 3 years post-qualification engineering experience; Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer OR submitted application to ECSA for registration as Professional Engineer (registration becomes mandatory within 6 months from appointment); Valid driving license (code B or higher). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Road infrastructure design in terms of traffic engineering; Traffic signal design; Capacity analysis with the aid of computer software; Road traffic signs and road marking designs; Traffic safety assessment; Speed limit review; Relevant technical manuals, standards and procedures; 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. 
 
DUTIES : Provide technical input for road infrastructure design; Develop cost-effective traffic engineering solutions based on sound engineering judgment and relevant standards; Evaluate transport infrastructure design based on sound engineering judgment and relevant standards; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standards and procedures; Ensure training and development of candidate engineers; Liaise with relevant internal and external bodies on engineering matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Hendrickse Tel No: (021) 483 3107 
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
 
 
 
 
 
CONTROL GISC TECHNICIAN: ROAD GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS 
REF NO: DOI 46/2023 
SALARY : R499 275 per annum, OSD as prescribed 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma in GISc, Cartography or relevant qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification technical GISc experience; Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a GISc technician; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendation: Experience in spatial data management and maintenance in a SDE environment; In-depth knowledge of and experience in advanced electronic mapping solutions; Successful completion of ArcGISPro courses. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Geo-database implementation; GIS applications and spatial data; Theory, principles, and practices of GIS; GIS standards; GIS software applications; GIS software customisations; Basic understanding of technologies such as GPS, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing; Projections; Principles of cartography; Skills needed: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Analytical; Creativity; Self-management; Customer service; Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Project Management.
 
DUTIES : Manage, supervise and perform technical GISc activities; Maintain GIS unit Effectiveness; People management; Functional Requirement analysis; Research, investigate and advice on new GISc technologies. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Neethling at 073 952 9707 
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
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST (PRODUCTION LEVEL): WORKS PLANNING AND QUALITY CONTROL - PAARL REF NO: DOI 55/2023 
SALARY : Grade A: R410 388 - R441 045 per annum 
Grade B: R464 703 - R49 275 per annum 
Grade C: R531 117- R622 134 per annum 
(Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript).
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification at an accredited institution that allows for registration with ECSA; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist; A minimum of 3-years post qualification Engineering technologist experience in road maintenance and construction; A valid driving licence (Code B). Recommendation: Willingness to travel; Experience in the following: Road maintenance, road construction, human resources management and development; Construction machinery; Maintenance, reparation and building of gravel and surfaced roads; A valid Code EC driving licence with PDP. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation and specifications; Computer-aided engineering applications; Research and development; Project management; Road construction and maintenance methods industry best practice; Technical design and analysis of road infrastructure; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication skills, proven computer literacy (MS Office), strategic capability, leadership, technical report writing skills. 
 
DUTIES : Development, maintenance and improvement of quality control and methods manuals for in-house maintenance and construction work; Develop construction and maintenance methods guidelines and update annually; Training and production monitoring and improvement of in-house maintenance and construction work; Provide on the job/in-house training, presenting and facilitation; Research, technical report writing and data analysis; Assist with researching, investigating, developing and implementation of new technologies in the roads construction and maintenance environments, such as trail/test sections for different materials types and equipment. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr C. Malgas Tel No: (021) 959 7700 
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








ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST (PRODUCTION LEVEL): SYSTEMS 
REF NO: DOI 53/2023 
SALARY : Grade A: R410 388 - R441 045 per annum 
Grade B: R464 703 - R499 275 per annum 
Grade C: R531 117 - R622 134 per annum 
(Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript).
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience required; A valid code B driving licence; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist. Or have submitted with ECSA for Professional registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist. (Proof of payment to be submitted with application) and compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist will then be applicable within 6 months from appointment. Recommendation: Public Sector experience / exposure minimum of one-year; Applicable experience in transport infrastructure, road construction and/or maintenance experience of surface and gravel roads or the asset management processes of these assets; Exposure of financial, human resource, supply chain, contract management; Thorough knowledge of all relevant legislation, regulations and policies related to Provincial proclaimed roads; Exposure to project management, budget and financial management; Exposure to systems and the development of systems; Further studies or courses; Experience across various design stages concept, preliminary, detail for multidisciplinary design projects; Experience compiling/preparing tender projects and supervising staff /teams. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project management; Technical design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing, Networking; Professional Judgment; Generic: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication skills; Computer skills; Planning and Organising; People management. 
 
DUTIES : Provide technological advisory services:-Support Engineers, Technicians and associates in field, workshop and office activities; Promote safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures; Develop, maintain and manage current technologies; and Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying engineering principles; Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports; Provide inputs to the operational plan; and Develop, implement and maintain databases; Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise; To liaise with relevant boards/councils on engineering-related matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Neethling at 073 952 9707 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR: GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE (MECHANICAL) 
REF NO: DOI 52/2023 
SALARY : R359 517 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma: Mechanical (T- or N-stream) with a minimum of 3 years mechanical experience in built environment or NTC 3 (or equivalent qualification) plus appropriately completed apprenticeship or successful passing of an official trade test with appropriate experience within the Mechanical field environment. Recommendation: Willingness to travel regularly and work irregular hours; Experience in the following: Preparation of tender documentations and specifications, adjudicate tenders, manage contracts and the ability to interpret plans working drawings and Bills of Quantities; Technical experience on fire systems and mechanical services installations, familiar with contract administration, Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant regulations. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Facets of the construction industry and National Building Regulations; Latest SANS SANS 10400 and SANS 10142 [Electrical wiring code], compilation of specifications and tender regulations; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Technical report writing; Written and verbal communication; Customer focus and responsiveness; Quality Management; Scope Change Management; Conflict Management; Problem solving and analysis; Planning and organising; Contract Management; Ability to work well within a team. 
 
DUTIES : Oversee and manage regular maintenance and replacement of mechanical installations and equipment; Undertake inspections of mechanical systems, installation and fire services at all Western Cape Government owned and hired buildings and compilation of reports; Oversee and manage the resolution of all clients day to day requests; Liaise with the relevant stakeholders regarding mechanical breakdown, issues or complaints; Assist with the preparation of budget; Provide estimates of costs for proposed maintenance and minor work projects; Supervise and exercise quality control on projects; Manage external consultants and contract administration. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Twani Tel No: (021) 483 2456 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION): STRUCTURES 
REF NO: DOI 48/2023 
SALARY : Grade A: R353 013 - R376 806 per annum 
Grade B: R398 865- R428 619 per annum 
Grade C: R451 587 - R531 117 per annum 
(Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician (Pr Techni); OR submitted application to ECSA for registration as Professional Engineering Technician (registration becomes mandatory within 6 months from appointment); A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (engineering) experience; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Structural engineering design of minor road structures (culverts); Hydrology and hydraulic design of road structures; Computer-Aided Design Software (AutoCAD or OpenRoads); Frame and finite element analysis of minor structures with the aid of computer software (Prokon); Relevant road infrastructure technical manuals, standards and procedures; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication skills; Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; Computer literacy; People management; Planning and organising skills; Change management. 
 
DUTIES : Provide technical input for road infrastructure design; Produce design deliverables (drawings, BoQ, specifications etc.) for road structures (bridges, culverts etc.) and ensure through evaluation that designs are based on sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice; Evaluate road structure designs based on sound engineering judgment and relevant standards; Implement and adhere to existing technical manuals, standards and procedures; Ensure training and development of candidate technicians; Liaise with relevant internal and external bodies on engineering matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Hendrickse Tel No: (021) 483 3107 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
REGIONAL COORDINATOR: PROVINCIAL COORDINATION AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING (PAARL) 
REF NO: DOI 56/2023 
SALARY : R294 321 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Internal office procedures; National, provincial and departmental policies, prescripts and practices regarding EPWP and Public Service reporting procedures; Ministerial determination-EPWP workers; Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services; Disciplinary knowledge in public administration; Administrative and clerical procedures and systems; Applicable EPWP systems; Sector plans; Procedures for receiving, responding to and managing data; Operation and maintenance of office machines and other equipment; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Applying technology; Decision making and problem solving. 
 
DUTIES : Capturing of EPWP project data received from the various provincial departments and municipalities; Coordinate and manage implementation of EPWP in the Cape Winelands Region; Maintain functioning of district forum; Coordinate the development of business by municipalities; Monitoring compliance initiatives; Information session interventions; Provide support to other job creation initiatives; Monitoring of conditional grants; Analyse reports; Manage EPWP office in the district; Provide technical support. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Cloete Tel No: (021) 483 2597 
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