WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS

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DUTIES : Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety; Plan and manage engineering projects; Human capital development; Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principals and code of practice; Office administration and budget planning; Manage resources, prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Research and development; Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Project Management; Act as Project Coordinator when required. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr H Wolff at Tel No: (021) 483 2222 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL (EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE) REF NO: TPW 142/2021 
SALARY : Grade A: R728 829 - R777 771 per annum 
Grade B: R821 775 - R885 303 per annum 
Grade C: R939 621 - R1 106 814 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 : An appropriate Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineer; A valid code B driving license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Technical: Programme and project management; Engineering design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Skills needed: Technical report writing, creating high performance culture, professional judgement, networking; Generic: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising skills; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People management; Change management; Innovation; Act/regulations of Occupation Health and Safety (OHS-Act); National building regulations and all relevant built environment legislation; Public sector procurement; Ability to work under pressure. 
 
DUTIES : Manage service providers (PSPs, contractors), manage and review PSP outputs and project documentation to ensure compliance with norms and standards, built environment regulations and legislation; Monitor, control and report on project progress, project programme and project expenditure; Managing and processing of documents for approval, input to monthly progress reports, input to monthly cost reports, payment certificates and invoices, fee claims, EPWP documentation as per Education Infrastructure operational requirements; Office administration and budget planning; Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Research and development; Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Greeff at 072 456 3953 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): ELECTRICAL (EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE) REF NO: TPW 143/2021 
SALARY : Grade A: R728 829 - R777 771 per annum 
Grade B: R821 775 - R885 303 per annum 
Grade C: R939 621 - R1 106 814 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 : An appropriate Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification; Three years post qualification experience; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineer; A valid (code B or higher) driving license. Recommendation: Working knowledge and experience of the following: Design and installation of education engineering services (lighting, HVAC, Fire protection, power systems, electronic systems and associated infrastructure); Willingness to travel on a regular basis; Built environment especially regarding engineering design and analysis in the construction of education facilities; Computer support design of building and services; Programme and project management; Contract documentation and administration. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Research and development skills; Acts/regulations of Occupation Health and Safety (OHS-Act); National Building regulations; SANS regulations and all relevant built environment legislation; Skills needed: Research and development, technical report writing, interpersonal relations, decision making, analytical, team leadership and financial management, proven computer literacy (MS Office); Public sector procurement; Ability to work under pressure; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Design and installation of electrical and electronic engineering works for education facilities in conjunction with other professional disciplines and consulting engineering firms; Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety; Co-ordinate tender procedures; Undertake project leader duties and investigations; Report on and plan the capital and maintenance of electrical engineering works; Supervise technical personnel; Ensure training and development of staff; Implement legal requirements and standards; Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects; Develop cost effective solutions according to standards; Human capital development; Ensure training and development of technicians; Office administration and budget planning; Research and development. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Y Parker at Tel No: (021) 483 8860 
 
 

 
 
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): MECHANICAL (EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE) REF NO: TPW 144/2021 
SALARY : Grade A: R728 829 - R777 771 per annum 
Grade B: R821 775 - R885 303 per annum 
Grade C: R939 621 - R1 106 814 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 : An appropriate Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification; Three years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineer; A valid code B driving license. Competencies: Technical knowledge as follows: Programme and Project Management; Engineering design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Knowledge of public sector procurement; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Professional judgement; Networking; Generic: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial Management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organising; Conflict Management; Problem solving and analysis; People Management; Change Management; Innovation; Willingness to travel on a regular basis; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to undergo a security clearance. 
 
DUTIES : Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects; Develop cost effective solutions according to standards; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Develop tender specifications; Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice; Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards; Human capital development: Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice; Supervise the engineering work and processes; Administer performance management and development; Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration; Monitor and control expenditure; Report on expenditure and service delivery; Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Y Jacob at Tel No: (021) 483 8514 
 
 
 
 
 
QUANTITY SURVEYOR (PRODUCTION LEVEL): METRO EAST/WEST REF NO: TPW 145/2021 
SALARY : Grade A: R628 014 - R676 539 per annum 
Grade B: R718 062 - R766 278 per annum 
Grade C: R809 634 - R953 715 per annum 
(Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per the OSD prescript) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification Quantity Surveying experience; Compulsory registration with SACQSP as a Professional Quantity Surveyor; A valid code B driving license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Programme and Project Management; Quantity Survey principles and methodologies; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Technical consulting; Networking; Professional judgment; Generic: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Conflict Management; Problem solving and analysis; People Management; Change management; Innovation. 
 
DUTIES : Perform quantity surveying activities on buildings, structures or facilities: Co-ordinate professional teams on all aspects regarding quantity surveying services; Ensure adherence to quantity determination standards; Provide quantity surveying advice and technical support in the evaluation of costs; Ensure the adoption of technical and quality strategies; Develop quantity surveying related policies, methods and practices; Provide solutions on non-compliance on quantity determination; Review the cost determinations of projects and estimates accomplished by building designers and/or sub-professional personnel; Human capital development: Mentor, train and develop Candidate Quantity Surveyors and related technical and administrative personnel to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound quantity surveying principles and code of practice; Supervise quantity surveying work and processes; Administer performance management and development; Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources, prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement, SCM and personnel human resource administration; Monitor and control expenditure; Report on expenditure and service delivery. Research and development: Continuous professional development according to council guidelines; Research/literature studies on quantity surveying to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on quantity survey-related matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Albertyn at Tel No: (021) 483 5440 
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL REPORTING REF NO: TPW 68/2021 R1 
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 or higher qualification) in Accounting Sciences; A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Financial Reporting; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Recommendation: Experience with Microsoft Office package. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: The Operation of Trading Entity, GMT policies and SOP's; National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury instructions; Public Finance Management Act; Financial procedures; Financial delegations; Financial Instructions; Disciplinary and Grievance procedures; FleetMan systems; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Numerical skills; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Manage and control all aspects regarding unspent grants; Manage and control all aspects regarding finance and operating leases (Vehicles); Accounting for assets: Intangible assets, Heritage Assets; Property, Plant and Equipment, Inventory (Vehicles, Managed Assets - Finance and Operating Leases); Manage Economic Exchange Event (EEE) costing and the asset planning cycle. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs. K Proctor-Fourie at Tel No: (061) 884 6572 
 
 

​ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION REF NO: TPW 138/2021 (X2 POSTS AVAILABLE - 1 EACH IN PAARL AND OUDTSHOORN) 
SALARY : Grade A: R316 536 - R337 791 per annum 
Grade B: R358 524- R386 487 per annum 
Grade C: R408 075- R480 678 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 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 relevant post qualification technical (engineering) experience. A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Project Management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication skills; Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; Computer literacy; People management; Planning and organising skills; Change management. 
 
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 S Carstens at Tel No: (021) 483 2203 
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): ROAD PROCLAMATION AND ROAD USE REF NO: TPW 140/2021(X3 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade A: R316 536 - R337 791 per annum 
Grade B: R358 524- R386 487 per annum 
Grade C: R408 075- R480 678 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 
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REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year 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 relevant post qualification technical (engineering) experience. A valid code B driving license. Competencies: Project Management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication skills; Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; Computer literacy; People management; Planning and organising skills; Change management. 
 
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 D Fortuin at Tel No: (021) 483 2012 / 082 670 4560