WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS

 
REQUIREMENTS: A relevant B-degree in the built environment (Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Architecture) with a minimum of 6 years post qualification experience; Or National Higher Diploma (or higher qualification) in the Built Environment field with a minimum of 6 years post registration experience as a Professional Construction Project Manager; Compulsory professional registration with one of the following professional bodies: ECSA, SACQSP, SACAP, SACPCMP as a Professional Architect/Professional Engineer/Professional Quantity Surveyor or Professional Construction Project Manager; A valid code B driving licence. 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 in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; 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 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: Ms R Kok at Tel No: (021) 483 3056 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CONTRACT MANAGEMENT REF NO: TPW 2019-116 
SALARY: R733 257 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE: Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (Nation Diploma or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years’ management level experience in transport planning and/or transport logistics. Recommendation: Experience in project management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable legislation, policies and procedures; Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and coordination of people resources; Communication (written and verbal) in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape; Planning and organising skills; Problem solving and decision making skills. 
 
DUTIES: Responsible for the following: The management of the achievement of component goals in respect of Contract Management; Financial and tender management within the unit; Management of the sub-directorates to achieve pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives, motivated and competent staff and sound labour relations; Plan the sub-directorates budget and manage income and expenditure through responsible implementation of policies, practices and decisions; Manage information (data, knowledge, wisdom) by applying tools and technologies to inform decision-making, produce reports, support integration and collaboration across government spheres. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr R Collins at Tel No: (021) 483 8940 
 

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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST (PRODUCTION LEVEL): PAVEMENT TECHNOLOGY (LABORATORY) REF NO: TPW 2019-125
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 (Applicants that are registered as Candidate Engineering Technologists with ECSA and not yet professionally registered must attach proof that they have submitted their application for professional registration to ECSA before the closing date of this advert); A minimum of 3-years post qualification Engineering technologist experience; A valid driving licence (Code B). Recommendation: Working experience in 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 in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; 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 highways; Procurement of maintenance material required; Manage building projects; Capacity building at Municipalities; 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; Oversee the proper functioning of the mechanical workshop; Ensure compliance with the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr J.C Prodehl at Tel No: (044) 272 6071 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: OPERATING LICENCE AND PERMITS (PROCESSING) REF NO: TPW 2019-115 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY: R257 508 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE: Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Public transport and related matters; Land Transport Permit System (LTPS); Public Finance Management Act; National Land Transport Act 5 of 2009 including regulations; Promotion of access to Information Act (PAIA) and Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA); Client/Customer care; Inter-government relations and stakeholder interventions; Electronic Information Management; Business Process Management System; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Conflict resolution; Problem solving and analytical skills; Administrative, listening and attention to detail; Ability to work independently as well as in a team. 
 
DUTIES: Provide an effective and efficient client service when dealing with enquiries; Service delivery; Application maintenance on Business Process Management; Processing of application for adjudication; Attend committee meetings regarding operating licence applications. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms J Abrahams at Tel no: (021) 483 0240