WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS

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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.

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PROGRAMME MANAGER (CHIEF ENGINEER/ CHIEF ARCHITECT/ CHIEF QUANTITY SURVEYOR/ CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER) - HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: TPW 214/2022 
SALARY : Chief Engineer - Grade A: R1 090 224 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) (OSD as prescribed) 
Chief Construction Project Manager – Grade A: R1 090 224 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) (OSD as prescribed) 
Chief Architect – Grade A: R939 408 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) (OSD as prescribed) 
Chief Quantity Surveyor – Grade A: R939 408 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification engineering experience; 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 Degree in Quantity Survey 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); 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; A valid driving licence. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Contract documentation and administration; Project/programme Management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Act/regulations of Occupation Health & Safety (OHS-Act), National Building Regulations, SANS and all relevant built environment legislation: Programme/project management, research and planning procedures. Following skills: Financial management; Project management, formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Leadership, communication, organising and teamwork; Conflict management; Verbal and written communication. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Ability to work in a team. 
 
DUTIES : Manage professional in-house project teams and relevant committees for a particular project or package of projects; Manage the procurement process of projects; Monitor, control and report on project/programme implementation; identify and extract data and 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 : Mr Etienne Du Plooy Tel No: (021) 483 8261 
 
 
 
 
 
 
QUANTITY SURVEYOR (PRODUCTION LEVEL): GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE - TECHNICAL SERVICES REF NO: TPW 215/2022 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade A: R646 854 - R696 834 per annum 
Grade B: R739 605 - R789 267 per annum 
Grade C: R833 922 - R982 326 per annum 
(Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per the OSD prescript) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, 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 SACQSP as a Professional Quantity Surveyor; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Programme and Project Management; Quantity Surveying principles and methodologies; Research and development; Computer-aided Quantity Surveying applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Technical consulting; Networking; Professional judgment; Generic: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; 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 services; 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; 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 procedures 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 surveying to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on quantity survey-related matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Kirpal Tel No: (021) 483 5259 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST (PRODUCTION LEVEL): SYSTEMS REF NO: TPW 56/2022 R1 
SALARY : Grade A: R369 351 - R398 166 per annum 
Grade B: R420 402 - R452 895 per annum 
Grade C: R480 678 - R566 223 per annum 
(Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, 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 Tel No: (073 952 9707) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACCOUNTING CLERK: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO: TPW 217/2022 (X3 POSTS) 
SALARY : R181 599 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Accounting and/or mathematics as passed subjects. Recommendation: Relevant financial experience; Proven computer literacy. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Relevant systems; Public Finance Management Act; Treasury Instructions; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Problem solving; Interpersonal; Work under pressure. 
 
DUTIES : Data capturing; Assist clients with enquiries/queries; Maintain a payment process; Administration of the system to detect and prevent payments older than 30 days; Maintain registers inclusive of asset registers; Reconciliations of various reports; Provide training. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J le Roux at Joppie.Leroux@westerncape.gov.za