WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE VACANCIES

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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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PROGRAMME MANAGER: PROGRAMME/ PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY: GENERAL (CHIEF ENGINEER/ CHIEF ARCHITECT/ CHIEF QUANTITY SURVEYOR/ CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER) REF NO: DOI 20/2023 
SALARY : Chief Engineer - Grade A: R1 146 540 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed) 
Chief Construction Project Manager – Grade A: R1 146 540 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed) 
Chief Architect – Grade A: R990 747 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed) 
Chief Quantity Surveyor – Grade A: R990 747 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification experience required; 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 Surving or relevant Qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification Quantity Surveying experience; 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. Recommendation: Experience in leadership roles in the built environment. 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 C Skillicorn Tel No: (021) 438 4605 
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: DOI 19/2023 
SALARY : Grade A: R795 147 - R847 221 per annum 
Grade B: R894 042 - R962 292 per annum 
Grade C: R1 020 087 - R1 197 978 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: Knowledge of the following: Contract documentation and administration; Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations; National building regulations and all relevant built environment legislation; Financial management; Programme and project management; Built environment (civil/structural engineering design and analysis in the construction of office buildings and general facilities; Computer aided design of building structures and services; Design of different structural systems; Design of roads, water, storm water and sewer reticulation and systems; Legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Procurement processes; Skills needed: Decision-making, leadership, problem solving and analysis, people management, technical report writing, planning and organising, conflict management; Proven computer literacy (MS Office; MS Project, Revit, AutoCAD and engineering application); Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work in a team. 
 
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 : Ms C Skillicorn Tel No: (021) 483 4605 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR (ELECTRICAL): EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: DOI 17/2023 
SALARY : R359 517 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent; or N 3 and a passed trade test in the electrical environment; or Registration as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years' appropriate experience in an electrical working environment; A valid (code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Facets of the construction industry and National building regulations; SANS 10142 [Electrical wiring code] compilation of specifications and tender regulations; Proven Computer literacy; Excellent report writing skills; Excellent communication skills at project management level (verbal and written); Ability to work well within a team. 
 
DUTIES : Deliver infrastructure maintenance, upgrading and minor new works of education facilities; Project management and administration in respect of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance works are 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 education facilities; Maintain and report progress consistently to the department management information system and back up documents and information to the database. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Nolan Tel No: (021) 483 9366