WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS

 
DUTIES: Assist with conducting high level research to promote the development of departmental and provincial policies, strategies and plans; Assist with conducting policy commentary and develop submissions to promote and support the development of national, provincial, local and departmental policies, strategies and plans; Strategic management (assist with planning for success and serving proudly together); Assist with stakeholder engagement regarding long term policy, strategy development and project implementation. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr C Joseph at (021) 483 3853 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LAND TRANSPORT INTEGRATION AND OVERSIGHT - GEORGE REF NO: TPW 2019-52
(12 month contract position) 
SALARY: R376 596 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% in lieu of benefits 
CENTRE: Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in Transport planning or Transport Economics; A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in a contract management or similar environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Management and Administration; Project Management; Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Applicable legislative and regulatory requirements policies and standards; Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modelling, leadership techniques, production methods and coordination of people and resources; Proven computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: Assist in the provisioning of integrated public transport services and public transport infrastructure within non-metro municipalities; Assist in providing support and capacitation of non-metro local authorities with regard to the implementation of land transport services; Enable the implementation of non-motorised transport and special needs passenger plans and strategies; Facilitate, coordinate and provide project support in order to enable land transport integration; Manage information (data, knowledge, wisdom) by applying tools and technologies to inform decision making, produce reports, enhance service delivery; Support transparency; Support integration and facilitate collaboration across departments and spheres of government; Determine and communicate financial requirements to execute assigned deliverables. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr R Collins at (021) 483 8940 
 
 

 
 
CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR: BUILDING: GARDEN ROUTE/OVERBERG REF NO: TPW 2019-55 
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 N 3 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 licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: All facets of the construction industry and the National Building Regulations; Construction regulations within the Occupational Health & Safety Act, compilation of specifications and tender regulations; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Report writing, which include condition assessments and project management skills; Proven Computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Responsible for delivery of infrastructure maintenance, upgrading and minor new works; Ensure that project management and administration principles are applied to each project; Liaison with external service providers for example contractors, built professional consultants, facility managers, local municipalities and department of health; Responsible for PERMIS, mentorship and development; Good time management and effective neat housekeeping; Ensure that the social-economic impact (job creation) is maintained; Ensure that facility condition assessments of facilities in terms of GIAMA are delivered consistently. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr L Titus at (021) 483 5215 
 
 
 
 
 
INSPECTOR OF LICENCES: TRAFFIC LAW ADMINISTRATION (VREDENDAL) REF NO: TPW 2019-51 
SALARY: R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE: Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 1 or 2-year post-school Certificate/Diploma qualification on NQF 5 as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 6 years relevant administrative experience; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: Appropriate Road Traffic legislation experience; Relevant NaTIS experience; Experience in the analysis and processing of financial information. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996) and the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000; National Traffic Information System (NaTIS); Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999); Proven computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook); Investigation and inspection skills; Communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Planning, organising and research skills. 
 
DUTIES: Investigate the following: Conditions of motor vehicle i.r.o applications for the deregistration of a motor vehicles; Applications for the special classification of motor vehicles i.r.o the payment of licence fees; Tare reduction of motor vehicles; Application for registration as motor dealers and dealer stocking of motor vehicles; Responsible for the collection of outstanding registration and licence fees; Obtain financial statements from members of the public who apply for the write off of outstanding motor vehicle licence fees; Liaison and communication with various clients / stakeholders in motoring environment. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr ES Lotriet at (021) 483 8526 
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): MECHANICAL REF NO: TPW 2019-46 
SALARY: Grade A: R311 859- R332 799 per annum 
Grade B: R353 226 - R380 775 per annum 
Grade C: R402 045 - R473 574 per annum 
(Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed)
CENTRE: Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years' post qualification technical (engineering) experience. A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: The ability to monitor and manage a prescribed maintenance programme for mechanical equipment in the road maintenance fleet. Competencies: The ability to: Evaluate and recommend offers according to specifications; Communicate all levels of management; Control budgetary costs; Proven computer literacy; Have broad understanding in all relevant aspects of the mechanical section and road construction; The ability to investigate technical problems and to find practical solutions; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
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 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; 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; Liaise with relevant stakeholders on engineering related matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr H Strydom at (021) 483 2130 
 
 

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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): RADIO COMMUNICATIONS REF NO: TPW 2019-56 
SALARY: Grade A: R311 859- R332 799 per annum 
Grade B: R353 226 - R380 775 per annum 
Grade C: R402 045 - R473 574 per annum 
(Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed)
CENTRE: Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years post qualification technical (Engineering) experience. A valid Code B driving licence. Recommendations: A valid code C driving licence (or higher). Competencies: Extensive knowledge of the following: Project Management; Technical design and analysis; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Decision making; Customer focus and responsiveness; People Management; Computer literacy; Planning and organising; Communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: Render technical services; Manage Radio Subscriber; Procure equipment spare part and control stock thereof; Administrate radio user interference and network affiliation; Research and development; Support Control Engineering Radio Technician with management of workshop. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr H Strydom at (021) 483 2130 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: TRAFFIC LAW FEES COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT REF NO: TPW 2019-49 
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: Administrative experience. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996) and the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000; National Traffic Information System (NaTIS); Public Finance Management Act 1999 (Act 1 of 1999); Basic Accounting System (BAS); Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: Reconciliation of registration, licence and other miscellaneous fees collected by Registering Authorities, Driving Licence Testing Centres and Vehicle Testing Stations on behalf of the Department, RTMC and RTIA; Verify reconciliations of motor vehicle licence fees, driving licence fees and vehicle testing fees collected by municipal agents; Verify and authorise reconciliations of fees received and paid over to the Department by the municipalities for DLCA (driving licence card account), RTMC, RTIA and SABS, as well as pay-overs of these fees to the relevant institutions; Identifying and addressing cases of over-and-under payments; Liaison and communication with various clients / stakeholders; Administer payments of the National Traffic Information System (eNaTIS) related and other accounts / invoices. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr ES Lotriet at (021) 483 8526 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: TRAFFIC LAW ADMINISTRATION (GEORGE) REF NO: TPW 2019-50 
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: Appropriate administrative experience in National Traffic Information System (eNaTIS) experience; Secretariat skills. Competencies: Good understanding of the following: National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996); National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000; National Traffic Information System (eNaTIS); Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Client service orientation; Proven computer literacy (MS Office). 
 
DUTIES: Render secretarial and administrative support to the Assistant Director and Compliance Monitoring unit: Make travel arrangements; Compile and updating of databases/ spreadsheets with information of Compliance Monitoring Unit performance; Deal with internal and external client enquiries and correspondence; Document and information management. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr ES Lotriet at (021) 483 8526 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT (BRACKENFELL X1 POST, SOMERSET WEST X1 POST) REF NO: TPW 2019-53 
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: Experience in administration and finance. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Public Financial Management Act; Departmental policies and prescripts; Financial procedures and general administrative functions; LOGIS; BAS payments; Staff Performance Management System (SPMS); Communication 105 
 
(written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Assist with administrative and financial support service; Assist with procurement, loss control as well as fleet management of the component; Provide input to the drafting and compilation of reports and databases; Assist with general enquiries from internal and external stakeholders. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr J Mostert at (021) 483 0131/ Ms N Sobekwa at (021) 936 9160