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 complete a practical assessment and 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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QUANTITY SURVEYOR (PRODUCTION LEVEL): HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: DOI 06/2025 R1 
SALARY : Grade A: R761 157 - R816 852 per annum 
Grade B: R866 304 - R924 198 per annum 
Grade C: R976 029 - R1 144 008 per annum 
(Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per the OSD prescript). 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification Quantity Surveying experience; Compulsory registration with the South African Council of Quantity Survey Professionals (SACQSP) as a Professional Quantity Surveyor; A valid code B driving license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Programme and project management; Quantity Survey principles and methodologies; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing, technical consulting; creating high performance culture; Networking; Professional judgement. Skills in the following: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People management; Change management; Innovation. 
 
DUTIES : Perform quantity surveying activities on buildings, structures or facilities; Co-ordinate professional teams on all aspects regarding quantity surveying; Ensure adherence to quantity determination standards; Provide quantity surveying advice and technical support in the evaluation of costs; Ensure the adoption of technical and quality strategies; Develop quantity surveying related policies, methods and practices; Provide solutions on non-compliance on quantity determination; Review the cost determinations of projects and estimates accomplished by building designers and/or sub-professional personnel; Ensure adherence to the requirements of professional registration; Human capital development; Mentor, train and develop candidate quantity surveyors and related technical and administrative personnel to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound quantity surveying principles and code of practice; Supervise quantity surveying work and processes; Administer performance management and development; Office administration and budget planning; Manage resources, prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Ensure adherence to regulations and procedure for procurement, SCM and personnel human resource administration; Monitor and control expenditure; Report on expenditure and service delivery; Research and development; Continuous professional development according to council guidelines; Research/literature studies on quantity survey to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on quantity survey-related matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr E du Plooy at email: Etienne.duPlooy@westerncape.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
QUANTITY SURVEYOR (PRODUCTION LEVEL): EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: DOI 56/2025 R1 
SALARY : Grade A: R761 157 - R816 852 per annum 
Grade B: R866 304 - R924 198 per annum 
Grade C: R976 029 - R1 144 008 per annum 
(Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per the OSD prescript). 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification Quantity Surveying experience; Compulsory registration with the South African Council of Quantity Survey Professionals (SACQSP) as a Professional Quantity Surveyor; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Technical: Programme and project management; Quantity Survey principles and methodologies; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing, technical consulting; creating high performance culture; Networking; Professional judgement. Generic: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People management; Change management; Innovation. 
 
DUTIES : Perform quantity surveying activities on buildings, structures or facilities; Co-ordinate professional teams on all aspects regarding quantity surveying; Ensure adherence to quantity determination standards; Provide quantity surveying advice and technical support in the evaluation of costs; Ensure the adoption of technical and quality strategies; Develop quantity surveying related policies, methods and practices; Provide solutions on non-compliance on quantity determination; Review the cost determinations of projects and estimates accomplished by building designers and/or sub-professional personnel; Ensure adherence to the requirements of professional registration; Human capital development; Mentor, train and develop candidate quantity surveyors and related technical and administrative personnel to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound quantity surveying principles and code of practice; Supervise quantity surveying work and processes; Administer performance management and development; Office administration and budget planning; Manage resources, prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Ensure adherence to regulations and procedure for procurement, SCM and personnel human resource administration; Monitor and control expenditure; Report on expenditure and service delivery; Research and development; Continuous professional development according to council guidelines; Research/literature studies on quantity survey to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on quantity survey-related matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Potgieter Tel No: (021) 483 4881 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): ENGINEERING SERVICES (HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE), REF NO: DOI 21/2025 R1 
SALARY : Grade A: R391 671 - Grade C: 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 Engineering Mechanical 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 E du Plooy at Etienne.duPlooy@westerncape.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS (REGION 2) REF NO: DOI 107/2024 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 : 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; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Road infrastructure maintenance and construction; Engineering design and analysis knowledge; Proven computer literacy (MS Office) as well as computer aided engineering applications; Programme and Project Management; Contract administration; Tender conditions and evaluation; Conditions of contract (GCC 2015); Standard Specifications (Colto); Compilation of contract documentation; Contract law and Contract adjudication; Willingness to travel away from headquarters on a regular basis. Skills needed: Technical report writing, Sound engineering and professional judgement; Problem solving and analysis; Decision making, Teamwork, Creativity; Communication (written and verbal) and People Management.
 
DUTIES : Provide technical input into tender and contract documentation and ensure through evaluation that specifications are based on sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice; Develop cost effective construction solutions according to standards; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures; Input into the development of tender specifications; Approval of engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards; Ensure training and development of candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice; Administer performance management and development; Manage resources; Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and contract administration; Monitor, control and report on expenditure and service delivery; Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Liaise with other Directorates, regional offices and local authorities regarding contracts; Human capital development including training of technical staff; Office administration and budget planning; Provide inputs for standardisation of plans and project procedure manual; Monitor, control and report on expenditure and service delivery; Input towards improvement of standard documentation and administrative procedures; Provide assistance to contractors and consultants to ensure adherence to regulations, procedures and standards; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering matters; Keep abreast of new technological changes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Buys Tel No: (021) 483 6413 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT: ASSURANCE SERVICES (INSPECTORATE) REF NO: DOI 101/2025 
SALARY : R397 116 - R467 790 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year relevant experience. A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of the following: National, Provincial and Departmental policies, prescripts and practices; Programme/project management, research and planning procedures; Public Service reporting procedures; Financial Management; Line functions and Departmental structure. Skills in the following: Computer Literacy; Strong conceptual and formulation; Excellent communication; Strategic thinking; Conflict resolution; Analytical thinking; Team-building and strong inter-personal; Conceptual and formulation; Problem solving; Report writing and presentation. 
 
DUTIES : Compile/provide input to assurance services standard operating procedure and operational plan; Perform further investigations on provincial forensic services referrals and/or special requests for investigations; Post auditing of expenditure vouchers/claims and financial inspections; Perform inspections at municipalities; Maintain internal control processes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs G Hartley Tel No: (021) 483 0498