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.cowill 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 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SAFETY TRAINING (GENE LOUW TRAFFIC COLLEGE) REF NO: TPW 58/2022
SALARY : R744 255 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 (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 6 years management level experience; 3 years’ experience in the traffic or policing field. Recommendation: Experience in the field of training and development; Registered Traffic Officer; Diploma Examiner for Driving Licence; Diploma Examiner of Vehicles; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Report writing; Research; Technical expertise. Skills needed: Management; Analytical thinking; Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy in MS Office packages.
 
DUTIES : Provide strategic guidance for the development of operational plan for the sub-directorate that links to directorate’s action plan. Generic management functions which entail managing the following: The development of subordinates; Adhering to and promoting of statutory prescripts; Manage the budget of sub-directorate; Manage Gene Louw College facilities, equipment and all training interventions; Manage the development, maintenance, application and evaluation of all relevant policies and processes at the College.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Lakey at Tel No: (021) 483 2213
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST (PRODUCTION LEVEL): WORKS PLANNING AND QUALITY CONTROL REF NO: TPW 156/2021 R1
The following post is a re-advertisement. Applicants who previously applied must re-apply as your previous application will not be considered.
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 (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 in road maintenance and construction; A valid driving licence (Code B). Recommendation: Willingness to travel; Experience in the following: Road maintenance, road construction, human resources management and development; Construction machinery; Maintenance, reparation and building of gravel and surfaced roads; A valid Code EC driving licence with PDP. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation and specifications; Computer-aided engineering applications; Research and development; Project management; Road construction and maintenance methods industry best practice; Technical design and analysis of road infrastructure; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication skills, proven computer literacy (MS Office), strategic capability, leadership, technical report writing skills.
 
DUTIES : Development, maintenance and improvement of quality control and methods manuals for in-house maintenance and construction work; Develop construction and maintenance methods guidelines and update annually; Training and production monitoring and improvement of in-house maintenance and construction work; Provide on the job/in-house training, presenting and facilitation; Research, technical report writing and data analysis; Assist with researching, investigating, developing and implementation of new technologies in the roads construction and maintenance environments, such as trail/test sections for different materials types and equipment.
 
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: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROJECT INFORMATION ADMINISTRATOR REF NO: TPW 74/2022
SALARY : R321 543 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); A minimum of 1 years’ experience in an information management support or training working environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Information management; Training and support of users; Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Skills needed: Planning; Organising; Record keeping; Communication (Verbal and written); Leadership; Supervision; Computer literate (highly proficient in all MS Office applications, including MS Project). Ability to do the following: Work under pressure and meet deadlines; Work individually and in a team environment; Manage information.
 
DUTIES : Effectively manage Project Administrators who are responsible for the accurate and timeous inputting of programme and project information into the Project Management Information System (PMIS); Maintain a high degree of competency (super-user) in the use and application of the enterprise wide PMIS (Microsoft EPM) and MS Project Professional; Create and enter new projects, assist users, effectively address user concerns, administer, distribute, forward and file project and programme information and create the required user reports; Ensure the quality of collected data associated with contract, project and programme undertaken by, inter alia, comparing data with source documents and perform reconciliations and verification of project financial information; Ensure relevant, accurate and current project related information and data both physical as well as electronic; Ensure project data integrity at all times; Attend meetings, take, distribute and file minutes, and manage document change management processes.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr P. Williams at Tel No: (021) 483 4573
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF REGISTRY CLERK: RECORDS MANAGEMENT REF NO: TPW 160/2021 R1
The following post is a re-advertisement. Applicants who previously applied must re-apply as your previous application will not be considered.
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a registry environment. Recommendation: An appropriate registry clerk/records management course. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Records management practice; Internal office procedures, e.g. copy, sort, fax and verify document legibility; Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms and other office procedures and terminology; Applicable information management systems; Procedures for receiving, responding to and managing requests / enquiries; Operation and maintenance of office machines and other equipment; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Concern for others; Diversity citizenship; Self-management; Team work and client relations skills.
 
DUTIES : Supervise the opening of physical and electronic files and maintenance of file covers; Ensure correct and neat filing of documentation, including the maintenance of index pages in physical and electronic files; Allocating reference numbers; Supervise effective and efficient handling of clients’ enquiries, requests and pending for files and records; Managing the register of opened files; Ensure effective opening, sorting physical and electronic (Virtual Mail) distribution of mail and documents; Supervise staff and ensure they receive on-the-job training.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Plaatjes at Tel No: (021) 483 9590
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
ARTISAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): MECHANICAL WORKSHOP REF NO: TPW 13/2021 R3
The following post is a re-advertisement. Applicants who previously applied must re-apply as your previous application will not be considered.
SALARY : Grade A: R193 512 - R214 770 per annum
Grade B: R227 943 - R252 984 per annum
Grade C: R266 109 - R329 580 per annum
(Salary will be determined as per OSD prescripts)
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate; A valid Code EC driving license). Recommendation: A valid PDP; Experience in the repair, rebuild, maintain and modify of diesel and petrol vehicles; Heavy and small plant and equipment (construction plant); Basic welding, fitting and turning; Auto electrical work; Basic spray painting. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Mechanical work on construction plant and equipment and vehicle (test); Maintain good interpersonal relations; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Verbal and written communication skills; Good planning and problem-solving skills; Good time management skills.
 
DUTIES : Maintain, repair, rebuild and modify all vehicles, construction plant and equipment to standard; Supervise Trade Worker Aid and Apprentice; Maintain occupational Health and Safety standards; Technical skills such as analysing, legal compliance and computer-aid applications; Perform administrative duties which include complete Log forms and timesheets, initiate orders and writing reports.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Oliver at Tel No: (021) 959 7700
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACCOUNTING CLERK: FRAUD AND LOSSES CONTROL REF NO: TPW 77/2022
SALARY : R176 310 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) with Accounting and/or Mathematics as a passed subject; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Recommendation: Proven experience/exposure in Loss Control and dealing with claims; Ability to adhere to strict financial and legal deadlines/timeframes and work under pressure. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: WCG Control processes and procedures; Management of losses and claims as per PFMA, NTR, PTI, Transport Circular 4 of 2000, Departmental Security policy, Prescription Act 68 of 1969 and the process to recover losses; Monitor and prevent prescription; Skills in the following: Communication (written and verbal) and report writing; Basic investigations, organising, planning (time management), problem solving and analytical; Ability to assess evidence w.r.t losses and claims and basic investigation.
 
DUTIES : Claims against the State (Public Liability Claims) and claims by the State (Claims recoverable); Theft (losses or damages through criminal acts or omissions); Assist in the management of all types of losses of the department; Assist to investigate collisions (AD’s and ADM's) and compiling BAS (Basic Accountant System) payments and journals for damages and losses and theft and losses; Register of cases on the Western Cape Government Loss Control System and ensuring that the electronic register is updated regularly with the required information; Assist with compiling referrals to the State Attorney via Legal Services; Assist with drafting of write-off submissions, submissions to the higher authority and memorandums to management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms LD Atkins at Tel No: (021) 483 3743
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