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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS 
 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
CLOSING DATE : 03 May 2021 
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online 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. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 202. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST (PRODUCTION LEVEL): ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION & SPECIALISED MAINTENANCE REF NO: TPW 30/2021 
SALARY : Grade A: R363 894 - R392 283 per annum 
Grade B: R414 189 - R446 202 per annum 
Grade C: R473 574 - R557 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 (B Tech) in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification at an accredited institution that allows for registration with ECSA; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist; A minimum of 3-years post qualification Engineering technologist experience; A valid driving license (Code B) or higher. Recommendation: Working experience in the following: Road maintenance and or road construction; Human Resources Management and Development, Industrial Relations and Acquisition Management. 
Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Road safety aspects regarding land use, expropriation, road access applications; Relevant legislation and specifications (Act on advertising and closure of roads – Act 21 of 1940, Road Ordinance 19 of 1976, Ordinance of Land Use Planning 15 of 1985, Disciplinary code and SABS codes; Computer-aided engineering applications; Project Management; Technical design and analysis; Communication (verbal and written) skills; Proven computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and Project); Strategic capability and leadership skills; Sound Engineering and professional judgement; Technical report writing skills. 
 
DUTIES : Planning and execution of maintenance activities by in-house personnel towards the maintenance and construction of the provincial network within the Oudtshoorn DRE; Facilitation and co-ordination and physical protection of the proclaimed provincial network within the DRE; Inspections of Provincial Roads; Procurement of maintenance material required; Monitor flood damage repair and maintenance activities on roads; Monitor the application of maintenance machinery and equipment of roads; Ensure that Provincial norms and standards are met; Ensure effective and economical execution; Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory standards drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize/ make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority; Provide input into the budgeting process; Compile and submit report as required; Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/ engineering operational plan; Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance database; Manage, supervise and control technical and related personnel assets; Research/ literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant bodies/ councils on engineering related matters; Ensure compliance with the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr X Smuts at Tel No: (044) 272 6071 
 
 
 
 
SURVEY TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION REF NO: TPW 103/2020 R1 
SALARY : Grade A: R311 859 - R332 799 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade B: R353 226 - R380 775 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade C: R402 045 - R473 574 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Surveying with a minimum of 3 years post qualification technical experience or completion of candidacy period; Compulsory registration with SAGC as a Survey Technician or Surveyor; A valid (code B) driving license. Recommendation: Experience in Roads branch operations; Extensive experience in the field of interest. Competencies: Skills in the following: Spatial perception and technical; Mapping (Computer –aided and manual), Planning and organizing, Communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape, People management, Strategic capability and leadership, Technical report writing; Sound engineering and professional judgement; Must be thorough and self-motivated. 
 
DUTIES : Responsible for the following: Information and plans in digital and hard copy formats for topographical survey mapping; Preparation of topographical survey drawing, using Microstation, CAD, uSmart and Civil Designer; Designer; Quality control of outsourced cadastral compilation and calculations to ensure compliance with prescribed TMH11 standards; Quality control of outsourced expropriation plans and sketches to endure compliance with prescribed standards; The provision of technical expertise and advice to the private and public sector relating to cadastral and expropriation data. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Spence at (083) 641 5180