WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE VACANCIES

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NOTE : 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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PROGRAMME MANAGER: PROGRAMME/ PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY: EDUCATION (CHIEF ENGINEER/ CHIEF ARCHITECT/ CHIEF QUANTITY SURVEYOR/ CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER) REF NO: DOI 144/2025 
SALARY : Chief Engineer - Grade A, All-inclusive salary package of R1 266 450 per annum (OSD as prescribed); Chief Construction Project Manager – Grade A, All-inclusive salary package of R1 266 450 per annum (OSD as prescribed);Chief Architect – Grade A, All-inclusive salary package of R1 099 488 per annum (OSD as prescribed); Chief Quantity Surveyor – Grade A, All-inclusive salary package of R1 099 488 per annum (OSD as prescribed). 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification; Six years post qualification experience required as a registered professional Engineer; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid driving licence. Or B-Degree in Architecture or relevant qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification architectural experience; Compulsory registration with SACAP as a professional Architect; A valid driving licence. Or B-Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant Qualification; Six years post qualification Quantity Survey experience required; Compulsory registration with SACQSP as a professional Quantity Surveyor; A valid driving licence. Or BTech or higher qualification (Built Environment field) with a certificate in Project Management as recognised by SACPCMP; A minimum of 6 years’ experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with the SACPCMP; Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment; A valid driving licence. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Contract documentation and administration; Relevant built environment legislation including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS-Act), National Building Regulations, SANS 10400; Programme and Project Management; Research and planning procedures for projects; Financial Management; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy; Leadership, teamwork and organising skills; Conflict Management skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. 
 
DUTIES : Manage professional in-house project teams and relevant committees for a particular project or group of projects; Manage the procurement process of projects; Monitor, control and report on project/programme implementation; Development, interpretation and customisation of policies, strategies, plans, procedures and criteria of all infrastructure programmes and projects; Identify and extract information to assist client departments with the drafting of their user asset management plan; Research and study literature to keep abreast of new technologies and procedures, including interaction with professional councils, boards and organisations; Assisting technical staff to achieve the pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives; Management of framework, term service and consultant agreements including appointments, management, payment processes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Potgieter Tel No: (021) 438 4881 / 071 555 6901 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): ROAD PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DOI 78/2025 R1 
SALARY : Grade A: R879 342 - R938 061 per annum 
Grade B: R990 669 - R1 067 235 per annum 
Grade C: R1 127 100 - R1 323 267 per annum 
(Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript).
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification; Three years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineer; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Technical knowledge as follows: Programme and Project Management; Engineering design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Knowledge of public sector procurement; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Professional judgement; Networking; Generic: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial Management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Proven computer literacy (MS Office);Planning and organizing; Conflict Management; Problem solving and analysis; People Management; Change Management; Innovation; Willingness to travel on a regular basis; Ability to work under pressure. 
 
DUTIES : Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects; Develop cost effective solutions according to standards; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Develop tender specifications; Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice; Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards; Human capital development: Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice; Supervise the engineering work and processes; Administer performance management and development; Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization; Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration; Monitor and control expenditure; Report on expenditure and service delivery; Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters; The following will be advantageous: 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 and 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; Further studies or courses. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A November Tel No: (021) 483 0536 
 
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (SPECIALISED PRODUCTION) REF NO: DOI 146/2025 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R498 816 - R690 237 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Honours Degree in Environmental or related fields; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Integrated environmental management; Law reform and formulation of policy; Undertaking/review of environmental impact assessment applications and related integrated environmental management instruments, including relevant legislation; Good communication (written and verbal) skills; Development and practical implementation of environmental policies, guidelines, norms and standards; General Project Management; Balanced environmental knowledge including biophysical knowledge of the functioning of ecosystems, interactions and other environmental aspects; Development and practical implementation of environmental policies, guidelines, norms and standards. 
 
DUTIES : Review of environmental impact assessment applications and related documentation in terms of the relevant environmental legislation; Provide advice, support and comments regarding environmental impact assessment and related regulatory and substantive requirements, including to Municipalities, other organs of state and members of the public in terms of integrated environmental management; To support the Programme to develop and maintain environmental impact assessment and related policies, guidelines, norms and standards; To support the Programme to development and/or implement projects related to integrated environmental management; Promote and maintain intergovernmental relations and cooperative governance efforts and initiatives, including representing the Directorate, Chief Directorate, Department or Province on various Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) forums; Working and providing a service to the public and maintain good relationships with the public and other external stakeholders, including representing the Directorate, Chief Directorate, Department or Province on various forums; The following will have advantageous: Relevant experience in the following: Undertaking or review of EIA applications, applicable to Roads, or Road furniture and related assets, example Borrowpits or Structures; Environmental awareness raising or advising, applicable to Roads, or Road furniture and related assets, example Borrowpits or Structures; Registered with EAPASA as a Candidate EAP or as an EAP; Working knowledge of the following: Environmental management systems; Integrated Environmental Management, including applicable legislation and policies; Methodologies and techniques for evaluation of environmental impact assessments, environmental management plans, as well as environmental monitoring and auditing. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A November Tel No: (021) 483 0536

​ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): ENGINEERING SERVICES (HEALTH AND EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE) REF NO: DOI 20/2025 R2 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade A: R391 671 - R418 332 per annum 
Grade B: R442 389 - R473 778 per annum 
Grade C: R498 816 - R586 665 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 Electrical Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (Engineering) experience; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project Management knowledge and experience: Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering; AutoCAD drawing; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Generic: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; Computer literacy (MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). 
 
DUTIES : Render technical services; Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop, and technical office activities; Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and review and or produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority; Perform administrative and related functions; Provide input into the budgeting process as required; Compile and submit reports as required; Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan; Develop, implement and maintain databases and supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets; Research and development; Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr I Haupt Ian.Haupt@westerncape.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ARTISAN FOREMAN (GRADE A): ROAD SIGNS FACTORY (BELLVILLE MECHANICAL WORKSHOP) REF NO: DOI 141/2025 
SALARY : R397 116 - R467 790 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Sheet Metal or Fabrication; A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience as an Artisan; A valid Code B (or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Technical analysis and Legal Compliance; Technical report writing; Team leadership; Computer-aided technical applications; Production, process knowledge and skills; Problem solving and analysis; Skills needed: Decision making; Teamwork; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Planning and organising; Proven computer literacy; Conflict Management; Communication (Written and verbal). 
 
DUTIES : Design: Produce designs according to client specification and within limits of production capability; Production: Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specification and recognised standards, Quality assurance of produced objects; Maintenance: Inspect equipment and/or facilities for technical faults; repair equipment and facilities according to standards; Test repair equipment and/or facilities against specifications; service equipment and/or facilities according to schedule; Quality assures serviced and maintained equipment and/or facilities; Perform administrative related functions: Compile and submit reports; update register of maintained and repaired faults; Obtain quotations and purchase (order) required equipment and materials; provide inputs to the operational plan; Maintain expertise: Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; The following will have advantageous: Work experience in a Sign manufacturing environment, or other steel manufacturing related environment; Understanding of production and optimisation of a production line will be beneficial. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Marilise van Wyngaardt Tel No: (021) 959 7700 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR: EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE (MECHANICAL) REF NO: DOI 143/2025 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R397 116 - R467 790 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent; or N3 certificate (or higher) and a passed trade test in the mechanical environment; or Registration as a Mechanical Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Facets of the construction industry and National Building Regulations; Latest SANS 1238:2005, 1287-1:2007, 1287-2:2007, 1424:2013, 10173:2003, 1744:2017 and SANS 10142 [Electrical wiring code], compilation of specifications and tender regulations. Skills needed: Computer literacy; Technical report writing; Communication (written and verbal) at project management level; 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 : Deliver infrastructure maintenance, upgrading and minor new work of Education Facilities; Project management and administration in respect of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance works, executed by contractors; Manage the activities of contractors on construction sites, and exercise quality control on projects; Preparation of tender documentation, specifications, and Bills of Quantities, analyse and compile; Project documentation; Budget preparation and estimates of costs for proposed maintenance repair works; The assessment, preparation, compilation and submission of facility condition reports of Health and Education Facilities; Maintain and report progress consistently to the department management information system and back up documents and information to the database; It will be advantageous to have appropriate experience in the following: Mechanical environment and contract administration with regards to the installation and maintenance of lifts, air-conditioning, refrigeration, fire-fighting equipment, fire alarms, pumps, and stand-by generators; Preparation of specifications, plans and working drawings and the ability to interpret Bills of Quantities; Technical experience of mechanical matters, familiar with contract administration, Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant regulations. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Y Jacob Tel No: (021) 483-8514/ email: Yusuf.Jacob@westerncape.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR: EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE (BUILDING) REF NO: DOI 145/2025 
SALARY : R397 116 - R467 790 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent; or N3 certificate (or higher) and a passed trade test in the building industry; or Registration as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience; A valid code B drivers licence. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Facets of the construction industry and National Building Regulations; Construction regulations within the Occupational Health and Safety Act; Skills needed: Computer literacy (MS Office: Word & Excel); Report writing; Excellent communication skills at project management level (verbal and written). 
 
DUTIES : Responsible for delivery of infrastructure maintenance, upgrading and minor new works; Ensure that project management and administrative principles are applied to each project; Liaison with external service providers; Responsible for PERMIS, mentorship and development; Ensure socio-economic impact is maintained; Ensure that Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs), as per Government Immovable Assets Management Act (No.19 of 2007) are delivered consistently. Experience in the following will be advantageous: Preparation of specifications, plans and working drawings; Interpreting of Bill of Quantities (BOQ); Technical experience in the following: Building contracts and contract administration; Occupational health and safety act and regulations. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Nugent at email: daniel.nugent@westerncape.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: DOI 142/2025 
SALARY : R325 101 - R382 959 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year administrative experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Project management systems; Information management; BAS or similar system; eWorks or similar system; MyContent or similar system. Skills needed: Proven computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Organising; Planning; Report writing; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 
 
DUTIES : Rendering administrative support services; Ensure and advise on the effective flow of information, documents and communications to and from the office of the senior manager; Draft, collect and compile documents as required; Provide support to the senior manager with the administration of the budget; Process payments and other claims; Collect, analyse and collate information and compile reports; Analyse the relevant public service and departmental prescripts, policies, procedures, delegations and other documents; Remain up to date with these to ensure efficient and effective support to the senior manager. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Campbell Tel No: (021) 483 8868