WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS

Environmental legislation and Occupational Health and Safety regulations. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Land use planning, economics, relevant legislation, regulations, policies and acts; Road design and construction; Project management; Strategic capability and leadership; Professional judgement; Networking; Financial management skills; Written and verbal communication skills; Analytical skills; Computer-aided engineering applications; Research and development; Technical report writing; Problem solving skills. 
 
DUTIES : Provide comment and recommendations on development applications affecting the proclaimed road network; Develop mechanisms and procedures to counteract illegal activity effecting the proclaimed road network; Identify road safety problems, develop and implement remedial measures; Coordinate and manage in-house road construction, reseal, re-gravel and specialised routine road maintenance activities conducted at the Regional Office and District Municipalities; Develop procedures and methods to improve on productivity and quality of in-house projects; Manage acceptance and quality control procedures and compile design standard specifications for inhouse projects; Compile tender documentation and technical specifications for the acquisition of road building and maintenance material as well as other road services; Undertake other duties in support of the District Road Engineer. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr X Smuts 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

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT, REF NO: TPW 31/2021 
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 (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years middle management level experience in transport planning and/or transport logistics. Recommendation: Tertiary qualification in Legal or Business field. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Administration; Project Management; Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction; All legislation, regulations and policies impacting on public transport activities; National and Provincial Treasury Regulations and Directives as well as appropriate management information systems. Skills: Communication (written and verbal); Planning and organising; Problem solving and decision making. 
 
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 
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  
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATOR (CARPENTER): ROAD CONSTRUCTION (PAARL), REF NO: TPW 32/2021 
SALARY : R145 281 per annum (Level 4) 
CENTRE : Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 10 (Junior Certificate or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid code C (or higher) driving licence; Professional Driving Permit (PDP). Recommendation: Experience in the operating of minor construction machines and in civil construction activities. Competencies: Working knowledge of building, maintenance and reparation of roads; Knowledge of bitumen products, concrete work and applicable legal aspects; Communication skills; Planning and organising; People Management skills. 
 
DUTIES : Routine maintenance work on concrete structure; Construction of new concrete structures with the ability to read drawings and bending schedules; Install shuttering, staging, reinforcement, mixing, pouring and finishing of concrete; Requisition of materials; Operation and maintenance of plant (concrete mixer, poker, vibrator, drill, skill saw and flat truck, etc.); Supervision of staff; Administrative duties such as completion of logs and toolbox talks; Traffic accommodation according to SARTSM. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr SH Jacobs at Tel No: (021) 863 2020 
APPLICATION Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); Or (2) Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 113 Muizenberg 7950; Or (3) Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za.  Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF). Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful. 
 
NOTE : Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preference. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum) together with copies of ID, Academic qualifications and proof of other requirements as indicated in the advertisement. The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: 
 
CLOSING DATE : 17 May 2021