WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS

 
DUTIES : Engineering design and analysis effectiveness: Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory; Maintain engineering operational effectiveness: Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources; Financial Management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services; People management: Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organizational needs and requirements. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Neethling at Tel No: (073) 952 9707 
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
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): PROGRAMME COORDINATION REF NO: TPW 85/2020 
SALARY : Grade A: R718 059 - R766 278 per annum 
Grade B: R809 631 - R872 220 per annum
Grade C: R925 734 - R1 090 458 per annum (OSD as prescribed), based on recognisable prior experience 
CENTRE : Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : 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 Or have submitted with ECSA for Professional registration as a Professional Engineer (proof of payment to be submitted with application) and compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer will then be applicable within 6 months from appointment; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendation: Proficient in the use of Bentley Open Roads Designer/Civil 3D or other design software packages; Experience across various design stages inception, concept, preliminary, detail for multi-disciplinary design projects; Experience in: Compiling/preparing tender document specification; Supervising technical staff /teams; Project management and report writing. Excellent communication and team management skill. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Engineering design and analysis; Legal compliance; Computer-aided engineering applications; Basic legal background (Contract Management); Programme and project management; Strategic capability and leadership; Module equipment operating skills; Professional judgment; Networking; Financial management skills; Communication (written and verbal); Customer focus and responsiveness; Analytical skills; Proven computer literacy. 
 
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; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A November at Tel No: (021) 483 3107 
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  
 
 
 
 
 
CANDIDATE ENGINEER: PROVINCIAL ROADS BRANCH (CIVIL) REF NO: TPW 244/2019 R1 
(2 contract positions available for 2-years) 
SALARY : R618 732 per annum (All-inclusive salary package) (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Engineering Degree (B Eng/BSC (Eng)) or relevant qualification; Registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer is compulsory upon appointment; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendation: Further post qualification studies and publications; Design and Construction (site) or Contract Management experience. Experience in Road infrastructure Projects. Mature candidate engineer. Completed ECSA Group A Outcomes (Description to be provided in CV). Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Legal compliance; Engineer design and analysis; Project management skills; Proven problem solving and analysis skills; Research and development skills; Computer literacy (relevant engineering software packages); Ability to draft complex technical reports, memorandums and submissions; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Design new systems to solve practical engineering problem (challenges) and improve efficiency and safety: Planning, designing, operating and maintenance of engineering projects; Development of cost effective solutions according to standards; Evaluation of existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Office Administration: Prepare inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Adhere to regulations and procedures for Supply Chain Management (SCM) and HR administration; Report on service delivery; Research and development: 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; Follow approved programme of development for registration purposes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A November at Tel No: (076) 816 4564 
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  
 
 

 
 
CANDIDATE ENGINEER: PROVINCIAL ROAD BRANCH (MECHANICAL/MECHATRONIC/INDUSTRIAL MECHANICAL) REF NO: TPW 245/2019 R1 
(2 Year Contract Position Available) 
SALARY : R618 732 per annum (All-inclusive salary package) (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Engineering Degree (B Eng/BSC (Eng)) or relevant qualification; Registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer is compulsory upon appointment; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendation: Further post qualification studies and publications. Design and Construction (site) or Contract Management experience. Experience in Road infrastructure Projects. Mature candidate engineer. Completed ECSA Group A Outcomes (Description to be provided in CV). Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Legal compliance; Engineer design and analysis; Project management skills; Proven problem solving and analysis skills; Research and development skills; Computer literacy (relevant engineering software packages); Ability to draft complex technical reports, memorandums and submissions; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Design new systems to solve practical engineering problems (challenges) and improve efficiency and safety: Planning, designing, operating and maintenance of engineering projects; Development of cost effective solutions according to standards; Evaluation of existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Office Administration: Prepare inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Adhere to regulations and procedures for Supply Chain Management (SCM) and HR administration; Report on service delivery; Research and development: 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; Follow approved programme of development for registration purposes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A November at Tel No: (076) 816 4564 
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
 
 
 
 
 
CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - ROAD DESIGN REF NO: TPW 84/2020 
SALARY : Grade A: R446 202 per annum (OSD). 
CENTRE : Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognised National Diploma in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification); Six years post qualification technical (Engineering) experience; Compulsory registration as an Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) A Valid Driving license (code B). Recommendation: Public Sector experience/exposure; Applicable experience in transport infrastructure, road construction and/or maintenance; Experience of surface and gravel roads or the asset management processes of these assets. Exposure of financial, human resource, supply chain, contract management; Thorough knowledge of all relevant legislation, regulations and policies related to Provincial proclaimed roads; Exposure to project management, budget and financial management; Exposure to systems and the development of systems; Further studies or courses; Strategic leadership and thinking capabilities; Experience across various design stages concept, preliminary, detail for multidisciplinary design projects; Experience compiling/preparing tender documents and supervising technical staff /teams Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Technical design and analysis; Legal compliance; Computer-aided technical applications; Project Management; Research and Development; People Management; Problem Solving Skills; Customer Focus and responsiveness; Planning and Organising skills; Communication (written and verbal) and technical report writing skills; Financial Management; Decision Making. 
 
DUTIES : Capacity building at Municipalities; Monitor flood damage repair and maintenance activities on roads; Monitor the application of maintenance machinery and equipment on roads; Ensure that Provincial norms and standards are met; Ensure effective and economical execution of duties; Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority; Provide inputs into budgeting process; Compile and submit reports as required; Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan; Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance database; Manage, supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets; Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise; Lease with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Neethling at Tel No: (073) 952 9707 
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): SYSTEMS REF NO: TPW 86/2020 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade A: R363 894 - R392 283 per annum 
Grade B: R414 189 - R446 202 per annum 
Grade C: R473 574 - R557 856 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript). 
CENTRE : Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience required; A valid code B driving licence; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist. Or have submitted with ECSA for Professional registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist. (proof of payment to be submitted with application) and compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist will then be applicable within 6 months from appointment. Recommendation: Public Sector experience/exposure minimum of one-year; Applicable experience in transport infrastructure, road construction and/or maintenance experience of surface and gravel roads or the asset management processes of these assets; Exposure of financial, human resource, supply chain, contract, management; Thorough knowledge of all relevant legislation, regulations and policies related to Provincial proclaimed roads; Exposure to project management, budget and financial management; Exposure to systems and the development of systems; Further studies or courses; Strategic leadership and thinking capabilities; Experience across various design stages concept, preliminary, detail formulation disciplinary design projects; Experience compiling/preparing tender documents and supervising technical staff /teams Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project management; Technical design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Networking; Professional Judgment; Generic: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication skills; Computer skills; Planning and Organising; People management. 
 
DUTIES : Provide technological advisory services: Support Engineers, Technicians and associates in field, workshop and office activities; Promote safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures; Develop, maintain and manage current technologies; and Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying engineering principles; Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports; Provide inputs to the operational plan; and Develop, implement and maintain databases; Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise; To liaise with relevant boards/councils on engineering-related matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Neethling at Tel No: (073) 952 9707 
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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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REF NO: TPW 77/2020 (X3 POSTS) 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) or higher qualification; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience; Compulsory registration with SACPCMP as an Occupational Health and Safety Officer; A valid driving licence(Code B). Recommendation: Occupational Health and Safety working experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations (Act 85 of 1993); Routine Road Maintenance activities; Contract Administration; Legislation pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, Environment Conservation Act; Road Ordinance Act; South African Road Traffic Signs Manual; Operation of road maintenance and road construction machinery and equipment; Written and verbal communication skills; Interpretation of Acts, regulations, specifications and conditions pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Problem solving skills; Conflict management. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act within the component; Ensure the reduction of the severity or seriousness of possible injuries; Create awareness and ensure health and safety plans are in place; Provide an administrative function with regards to occupational health and safety. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G February 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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR: PROJECT OFFICE (ROAD BRANCH) REF NO: TPW 76/2019 R1 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year experience. Recommendation: Working knowledge of the following: Budgeting processes; Data application of Data Audit Management Procedures; Supervision of staff; Data Management Compliance with project procedures; Project administration Experience; Previous Experience in using RPM of similar software; Previous experience with road network information systems; Exposure to Government Procurement and financial processes; Qualification in Public Administration, any industry Management, Project Management or Infrastructure related fields, inclusive of Engineering or Architecture. Competencies: Written and verbal communication skills; Data management; Proven computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure project data integrity; Provide formal as well as one-on-one user training; Assist the project manager in developing project reports, newsletters and high quality presentations to facilitate project administration; Assist the project manager in monitoring and controlling project schedules; Establish baselines regarding configuration items; Establish and maintain Master Record Indexes; Ensure the change process is followed; Assist in the development and maintenance of the change control process; Develop, implement and maintain per project of all quality plans, standards, processes and procedures under the instruction of the project manager; Participate in project reviews, walk through, inspections and acceptance process; Plan and execute internal audits. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr H Coetzee at Tel No: (084) 700 0978 
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 TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL),) REF NO: TPW 162/2019 R1 (X3 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade A: R311 859 – R332 799 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade B: R353 226 –R380 775 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade C: R402 045 – R473 574 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (as recognised by SAQA) in Engineering; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician on appointment or you must be registered within 6 months after date of appointment (proof of registration application must be submitted); A minimum of 3-years post qualification technical (Engineering) experience; A valid driving licence (Code B). Recommendation: Further post graduate studies in the field; Appropriate experience in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: pavement engineering, traffic engineering, geometric design and/or roads design; Understanding of pavement management systems, abnormal loads, traffic signage and contract management. Competencies Knowledge of the following: Programme and Project Planning; Existing National, Provincial and Local policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Verbal and written communication skills; People management skills; Proven computer literacy skills; Strategic capability and leadership skills; Sound Engineering and professional judgement; Technical report writing skills. 
 
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; Perform administrative and related functions: Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required; Compile and submit reports as required; Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/ literate studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Hendrickse at Tel No: (021) 483 3107 
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: HEAVY EQUIPMENT - CENTRAL MECHANICAL WORKSHOP(BELLVILLE) REF NO: TPW 200/2019 R1 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 certificate or equivalent; A minimum of 6 years relevant experience; A valid code EC driving license with a professional drivers permit (PDP) is required. Recommendation: Relevant experience in operating a Forklift/ Overhead Cranes/Truck Mounted Cranes. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Loading, offloading and transporting (normal and abnormal) of Road Construction Plant and Equipment such as Graders, Loaders, Rollers, Sweepers, Trucks, Vans, Busses; Written and verbal communication skills; Mechanical work to assist Artisans in the workshop; Draw up reports; Good interpersonal relations; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Good planning and problem solving skills. 
 
DUTIES : Responsible for the transporting, loading and securing the Road Construction Plant and Equipment in the correct way as prescribed, on the Trailer; Supervise Trade Worker Aid; Maintain occupational health and safety standards; Responsible to see that the services are done on time and check for leakages/ wear and tear; Testing of all Road Construction Plant on the test ground; Emergency assistants at all times (local and at the Field Offices). 
 
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