WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS

 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma or higher qualification); a minimum of 3 years management experience in a public transport or related field; a valid driver's licence. Recommendation: Experience with the stakeholders within a land transport environment. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Latest advances in Public Management (theory and practices); Transport legislation; Modern systems of governance and administration; Policies of the government of the day; Inter-government and international relations; Media management, public relations, public participation and public transport; Public transport operations; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: Decide and dispose of operating licence applications; Capacitation of Provincial Regulatory Entity staff; Research, investigations and quality control; Liaison with municipalities and other stakeholders; Verification of cases for public and committee hearings; Impose conditions on operating licences; Cancellation of operating licences in the case of misconduct; Appeal hearings. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr M Skriker at (021) 483 0258 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PLANNING AND COORDINATION REF NO: TPW 2019-97 
SALARY: R733 257 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE: Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3- year tertiary qualification (National Diploma or higher qualification) majoring in Strategy Management or Planning, Policy, Public Administration and/or Development studies; A minimum of 3 years relevant management experience in strategy development, policy and/or development studies. A valid Code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, regulations and policies impacting on the activities of the directorate; Socio-economic development and transformation; Policy development; Programme or Project Management methodologies; Stakeholder interaction and/or public participation; Strategic planning methodologies; Research processes; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy; Programme and project management skills; Planning and organising skills. 
 
DUTIES: Participate in the departments strategic planning processes; Manage the transversal planning and co-ordination system in the department; Coordinate the integrated local government planning and development processes of the department; Coordinate provincial programmes which the department support; Ensure the effective and efficient management of the sub-directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr K Booysen at (021) 483 2403 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR: BUILDING REF NO: TPW 2019-90 (X3 POSTS) 
SALARY: R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE: 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: Preparation of tender documentations and specifications; Adjudicate tenders, plans and working drawings and the ability to interpret Bills of Quantities; Good verbal and written communication skills in a least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape Province; Good interpersonal relations; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Technical competence in mechanical matters, familiar with contract administration, Occupational Health Safety Act and relevant regulations. 
 
DUTIES: Undertake inspections of buildings and compilation of reports; Assist with the preparation of budget; Provide estimates of costs for proposed maintenance and minor work projects; Prepare tender documentation and specifications; Supervise and exercise quality control on projects; Manage contract administration. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr M Mokgalabone (021) 483 8559 
 

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CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR: ELECTRICAL (METRO EAST/WEST) REF NO: TPW 2019-95 
SALARY: R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE: Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A National Diploma (T/N/S stream or equivalent qualification) Or N 3 with a passed trade test or registration as an Engineering Technician. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a built environment; a valid driving licence. Recommendations: Experience in the following: Preparation of specification, plans and working drawings; Interpreting Bills of Quantities (BOQ); Technical experience of building contracts and contracts administration; Technical experience of the Occupation Health and Safety Act and regulations. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Facets of construction industry and National Building Regulations; Construction regulations within the Occupational Health and Safety Act; Communication (verbal and written) skills in a least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape Province; Proven computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Responsible for the delivery of infrastructure maintenance, upgrading and minor new works; Ensure that project management and administrative principles are applied to each project; Liaison with external service providers; Responsible for PERMIS, mentorship and development, good time management and effective neat housekeeping; Ensure that the socio-economic impact (job creation) is maintained; Ensure that Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs), as per Government Immovable Assets Management Act (No.19 of 2007), are delivered consistently. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr L Titus at (021) 483 5215 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR: ELECTRICAL REF NO: TPW 2019-96 
SALARY: R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE: Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A National Diploma (T/N/S stream or equivalent qualification) Or N 3 with a passed trade test or registration as an Engineering Technician. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the built environment; a valid driving licence. Recommendations: Experience in an electrical environment; Wiremans licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Preparation of tender documentations and specifications; Adjudication of tenders, plans and working drawings and the ability to interpret Bills of Quantities; Communication skills (verbal and written) in a least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Interpersonal relations; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Technical competence in mechanical matters, familiar with contract administration, Occupational Health Safety Act and relevant regulations. 
 
DUTIES: Undertake inspections of buildings and compilation of reports; Assist with the preparation of budget; Provide estimates of costs for proposed maintenance and minor work projects; Prepare tender documentation and specifications; Supervise and exercise quality control on projects; Manage contract administration. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr M Mokgalabone Tel No: (021) 483 8559 
 
 
 
 
 
TRAINING LIAISON OFFICER: EPWP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT REF NO: TPW 2019-81 
SALARY: R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE: Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience; A valid code B manual driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Financial Management; Public service reporting procedures; National, provincial and departmental policies, prescripts and practices regarding EPWP; Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services; Principles in planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership, production methods and coordination; Understanding of EPWP NYS guidelines and NQF systems; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Problem solving and decision making skills; Record keeping skills. 
 
DUTIES: Coordinate and oversee stakeholder liaison in the region; Represent EPWP/SDU and participate in municipal/district forums; Manage and oversee the recruitment and selection process of learners for the SDU programme; Promoting and marketing of training opportunities by liaising with stakeholders; Contract Management: Monitor SDU contracts with learners, training providers and host employers; Manage and oversee sourcing of host employers; Manage learners performance and programme implementation in the region; Facilitate disciplinary processes according to learners code of conduct; Finances: Facilitate and provide input in developing budget line needs, including financial functions and the processing of payments and produce reports on project costs in relation to project objectives; Checking stipend control sheets together with attendance registers and signing of stipend control sheet. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr F Jacobs at (021) 483 8541 
 
 
 
 
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT: OPERATING LICENCE ADJUDICATION REF NO: TPW 2019-92 
SALARY: R257 508 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE: Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus an accredited Secretarial Certificate/ Diploma NQF 5 (6 months to 1 year of study) with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in office administration and rendering support services to Senior Management; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: Willingness to work irregular hours; Experience in the following: financial environment; Assist with monitoring and compliance of transport institutions and their members; Engage with stakeholders/ role-players in the public transport industry. Competencies: Good interpersonal and decision-making skills; Communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Advanced computer literacy skills; Customer service orientation; Ability to work effectively in very a dynamic office; Stress tolerance; Willingness to work irregular hours; Attention to detail; Planning and organising skills. 
 
DUTIES: Provide a secretarial/ receptionist support service to the Manager; Rendering administrative support services which includes procurement; Provide support to the manager regarding meetings; Support the manager with the administration of the budget; Analyse the relevant public service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr F Jacobs at (021) 483 8541