WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS

Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Programme and project management; Engineering design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Professional judgment; Networking; 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 : Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety; 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; Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Neethling at (073) 952 9707 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
 
 
 
 
 
CONTROL WORKS INSPECTOR: TECHNICAL (EDUCATION) REF NO: TPW 89/2021 R1 
SALARY : R470 040 per annum (Level 10) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma (T/N/S stream) or equivalent qualification; Or A N3 and a passed trade test in the building environment; Or Registration as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Recommendation: Project Management experience in built environment projects. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Contract documentation and administration, act/regulations of Occupation Health & Safety (OHS-Act); National Building Regulation, SANS and all relevant built environment legislation; Programme and project management; Research; Planning procedures; Financial management; Formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment Proven computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, MS Project, MS Word); Excellent administrative ability and record keeping; Communication skills (written and verbal). 
 
DUTIES : Manage the process for the identification of needs, new services and requirements for minor new work and repairs to existing work by ensuring that customer complaints are investigated and follow-up; Facilitate, co-ordinate and control the implementation of new works, repair and renovation and maintenance; Ensure that the relevant project documentation for new and existing structures is compiled; Manage the activities of contractors and consultants; Gather and submit information in terms of the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP); Supervise the performance and conduct of subordinates. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Nolan at Tel No: (021) 483-9233 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EPWP COORDINATION REF NO: TPW 137/2021 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid code B (manual) 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: National, Provincial and Departmental policies, prescripts and practices regarding EPWP; Project Management, Monitoring and evaluation methods; Supply Chain and Financial Management; Business and Management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modelling, leadership techniques, production methods and coordination of people and resources; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Problem solving skills; Planning and organising; Report writing and formulation; Ability to interpret and apply policy. 
 
DUTIES : Development and monitoring of the sector and district plans: Development and submission of signed consolidated Sector and District Plans; Coordinate drafting and submission of signed District Business plan; Submission of consolidated EPWP Infrastructure Sector Plan; Monitor and coordinate implementing bodies to register and report on projects listed in the Business Plans, monthly update of performance Tracking Matrix; Maintain functional institutional arrangements: Monitoring attendance of duly appointed work group members (EPWP Champions and Secundus); Ensure provision of governance secretariat; Manage and monitoring of resolutions; Upload of attendance registers, minutes and resolutions (ECM); Stakeholder Support: Coordinate EPWP Orientation sessions (PSC, Contractor, CLO Inductions, SHO, LIC Workshops); Attendance at National and Provincial meetings; Profile and upload best practices and projects on ECM; Provision of support to compliance monitoring as required; Project of Management Support: Provide quality input to management reports as per agreed timeline; Human Resources: Manage staff training; Attendance Management; Management of government resources allocated to official; Management of staff reconciliation; Manage own and staff performance agreements and review; Manage own and staff monthly reports; Supply Chain Management: Process of payments. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Cloete at Tel No: (021) 483 2597 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ASSET MANAGEMENT REF NO: TPW 136/2021 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/ B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years’ experience in supply chain management. Recommendation: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Proven knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Supply Chain Management legislation; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Financial reconciliations. 
 
DUTIES : Implement the asset management system, including the establishment and implementation of the asset management unit and departmental policies and procedures; Develop and maintain the strategic and annual asset management plans aligned with the departmental strategy and budget and in consultation with public works where applicable; Develop and maintain asset registers, including acquisitions, maintenance management, transfers and valuations; Develop asset needs assessment, acquisition management, operational and disposal plan and execute the asset verification, investigate and report on variances, make necessary recommendations to resolve discrepancies and update the asset register; Develop, implement and manage mechanisms to safeguard assets, prepare monthly reconciliation with supporting schedules for the asset register to the relevant accounting records and resolve uncleared items; Ensure compliance with relevant legislative, statutory, regulatory and supervisory requirements towards the achievement of component projects and goals. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Andrews at Tel No: (021) 483 5180 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
 
 

 
 
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST (PRODUCTION LEVEL): SYSTEMS REF NO: TPW 86/2020 R2 
SALARY : Grade A: R363 894 - R392 283 per annum 
Grade B: R414 189 - R446 202 per annum 
Grade C: R473 574 - R 557 856 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; Strategic leadership and thinking capabilities; Experience across various design stages concept, preliminary, detail for multidisciplinary design projects; Experience compiling/preparing tender documents and supervising technical 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 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST (PRODUCTION): EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: TPW 139/2021 
SALARY : Grade A: R363 894 – R392 283 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade B: R414 189 – R446 202 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade C: R473 574 – R557 856 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor of Technology in Architecture (B.Tech) or relevant qualification as recognised by The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP); A minimum of three years’ experience as a Senior Architectural Technologist; Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Senior Architectural Technologist; A valid code B( or higher) driving license. Competencies: Knowledge and experience in the following: Project management; Legal compliance; Architectural planning; Research and development; Computer-aided architectural applications; Technical report writing. Skills needed: Networking; Professional judgement; Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (Written and verbal); Planning and organising; People management. 
 
DUTIES : Provide technological advisory services: Support Architects and associates in site surveying, preparing measured drawings of existing buildings, collecting of practical information relating to the proposed project and prepare presentation drawings and models of the design; Detail design, landscape design and preparation of working drawings that will serve as legal instructions to the building contractor and in the process supervise building to ensure that the building is built according to the working drawings and other legal documents; 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; Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying Architectural principles; Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports; Provide inputs to the operational plan; Develop, implement and maintain databases; Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on technical architectural technology to improve expertise; To liaise with relevant boards/councils on Architectural-related matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G. Kemp at Tel No: (021) 483 3038 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za

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CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR (BUILDING) REF NO TPW 132/2021 (X3 POSTS) 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, 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 environment; or Registration as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience; A valid code B driving license. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Preparation of specifications, plans and working drawings; Interpreting of Bill of Quantities (BOQ); Technical experience of building contracts and contract administration; Technical experience of occupational health and safety act and regulations. 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; Proven computer literacy; Report writing skills; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
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. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Titus at Tel No: (021) 483 5215 / Leon.Titus@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
 
 
 
 
 
QUALITY CONTROLLER: WORKS PLANNING AND QUALITY CONTROL REF NO: TPW 129/2021 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years technical experience working with machinery and related road construction/maintenance; A valid driving license (Code C or higher). Recommendation: Extensive working experience with any of the following construction plant: Roads grader, bulldozer; duel axel tip truck, water truck, chip-spreader, crane truck, tyre wheel roller, vibrating roller, front-end loader, road marking machine, track excavator, tractor and grid roller or mechanical boom; Code EC driving licence; Experience in maintenance, reparation and building of gravel and surfaced roads. Competencies: Knowledge, skills and abilities of operating and maintaining construction machinery; Proven computer literacy; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Planning and organising; Supervision; Project management; Technical proficiency. 
 
DUTIES : Inspect and monitor work instructions, personnel and operator execution of functions, material and construction plant application, road construction and road maintenance methods in terms of technical methods, OHS and environmental; Execute skills analysis and profiling in determining training needs and/or gaps; Provide on the job/in-house training, presenting and facilitation; Ensure that construction and maintenance completed works complies to all prescribed requirements; Inspect and improve production and quality of work at road maintenance and construction activities; Liaise with the Human Resource section regarding training and development, recruitment, leave management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Schoeman at Tel No: (044) 272 6071 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
 
 
 
 
 
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR: DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAMME OFFICE REF NO: TPW 126/2021 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 6 years relevant administrative support experience. Recommendation A qualification in Project Management or related; Experience working in a project management environment; Proven working knowledge in the following: PMBOK, project management processes (including cash-flow development); Draft documentations like submissions, reports and letters; Plan administrative activities for diary management, travel itineraries, document flow in the office; Properly record minutes and decisions at meetings; Run and maintain a record management system. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: National, Provincial and Departmental policies, prescripts and practices regarding multi-sector infrastructure compliance; Research and planning methodology; Relevant software packages and sound application of relevant computer programmes; Basic analysis and report writing; Project Management Fundamentals; Project Management Methodologies; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Problem-solving and decision-making; Attention to detail; Process driven; Technical proficiency and quick to learn. 
 
DUTIES : Effective management and performance of the Branch programme office function, whether actual or “virtual”, ensuring the appropriate performance (as necessary) of subordinate project information administrators; and, the deployment of key resources (staff, systems, information and budgets) through mentoring, document and report management, change management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation; Maintain high-level competency in the deployment and application of the enterprise programme management information system/s, all the improvements and upgrades; ensuring that data is only entered once into the system; that there is a single source for all reports and records (as provided by the Project Managers); and integration with other systems is seamlessly implemented; Assist the Deputy Director with project related administrative tasks; Assist the Deputy Director to implement new processes and procedures; Assist the Deputy Director to standardise processes and procedures; Create accurate and useful project information and reports including all prescribes reports that are timeously made available to all users as required and that the project documentation, is available for auditing purposes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Rahbeeni at Tel No: (021) 483 5557 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za  
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT REF NO: TPW 131/2021 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Recommendation: Relevant administrative experience working in a construction and maintenance environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Application of relevant legislation; Working knowledge of systems (eg My Content); SITS; Basic Accounting System (BAS); following skills: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy in MS Office; Interpersonal; Listening; Typing; Record keeping; Problem solving; Basic numeracy. 
 
DUTIES : Rendering administrative support services: General administrative duties; Make, respond and receive telephonic and email queries regarding payment certificates of various contractor companies e.g. Invoice discrepancies, payment of invoices, payment dates; Perform procurement function e.g., organising catering; Financial duties: Receive and scrutinise; Invoices/payment certificates upon receipt for any discrepancies; Tracking System (SITS) for workflow and invoice/documentation tracking, follow the workflow and update system accordingly; Liaise with designated unit officials who add invoices/payment certificates onto the Regional Project Management System (RMP) for record keeping of the full project, including fee claims, tracking and management; Compile payment certificates of invoices to be checked and verified by the supervisor and approved by the manager; Update Regional Project Management System (RMP) on approval of invoices/payment certificates. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr K de Waal at Tel No: (021) 483 6231 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za