WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS VACANCIES

 
REQUIREMENTS: Engineering Degree (B Eng/BSc Eng) or equivalent qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience required; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer on appointment or you must be registered within 6 months after date of appointment (proof of registration application must be submitted); A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Engineering design and analysis; Legal compliance; Computer-aided engineering applications; Basic legal background (Contract Management); Project Management; Strategic capability and leadership; Module equipment operating skills; Financial management skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; 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; Project Management; Act as Project Coordinator when required. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Hofmeyr at (021) 483 5713 
 
 
 
 
 
 
QUANTITY SURVEYOR (PRODUCTION LEVEL): QUANTITY SURVEYING SERVICES REF NO: TPW 2018-243 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY: Grade A: R585 366 - R630 597 per annum 
Grade B: R669 300 - R717 636 per annum 
Grade C: R758 241 - R893 175 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
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 licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Programme and Project Management; Quantity Survey legal and operational compliance; Quantity surveying operational communication; Process knowledge and skills; Maintenance of skills and knowledge; Mobile equipment operational skills; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Creating high performance culture; Technical consulting; Professional judgment; Strategic capability and leadership; Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Financial Management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy; People Management; Planning and organising; Conflict Management; Negotiation skills; Change Management; Ability to work in a team. 
 
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; Ensure adherence to the requirements of professional registration; 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 architectural 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 J Botha at (021) 483 5320 
 
 

 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Finance; A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience in Supply Chain Management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, policies and standards; PFMA; SCM regulations, practice notes, circulars, policy frameworks; Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and its associated regulations; The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Act, 38 of 2000; Departmental policies and procedures; Medium Term of Strategic Framework (government priorities); Western Cape Provincial Treasury Instructions; Western Cape Infrastructure Development Management System; Project Management; Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership techniques, production methods and coordination of people and resources; Strong analytical skills. 
 
DUTIES: Assist in the compilation of the procurement plan that clearly defines the preferential procurement goals, aligned to the strategic plan and budget, compliant with the applicable legislative requirements and taking cognisance of the needs assessment, the availability of funds and the market assessment and industry analysis; Execute the process for reviewing expenditures, setting and approving forecasting assumptions and or providing direction for developing demand forecasts across strategic sourcing and non-strategic sourcing items; Develop and implement a strategic sourcing strategy per strategic commodity; Identify/implement preference points system and appropriate goals per commodity in terms of preferential procurement policy objectives; Oversee, coordinate and advise on the process of drafting specifications/terms of reference and special conditions of contracts are in accordance with legislation; Human Resource Management; Motivate, train and guide staff within the component to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery; Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff to achieve agreed KRA’s that derive from the component’s plans. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms P Van Der Merwe at (021) 483 6915 
 
 
 
 
 
GISC TECHNOLOGIST (PRODUCTION LEVEL): ROAD GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM REF NO: TPW 2018-239 
SALARY: Grade A: R344 271 - R371 130 per annum 
Grade B: R391 854 - R371 130 per annum 
Grade C: R448 035 - R527 772 per annum (OSD as prescribed). 
CENTRE: Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year GISc Degree or related Bachelor Degree; A minimum of 3 years post qualification GISc Technologist experience; Compulsory registration with SAGC as a GISc Technologist; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Strong GIS skills with two or more GIS packages (e.g. ESRI); Analytical, Statistical and Mathematical skills; Project management; Programme and project management and Technical report writing; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Planning, organising and execution. 
 
DUTIES: Providing technical support relating to software and data usage to geographic information system (GISc) users; Develop Geographical Information Science (GISc) spatial information tools within organisation process; Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources; Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives; Research, investigate and advice on new GIS technologies; GIS Implementation; Financial Management; People Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Hofmeyr at (021) 483 5713 
 
 
 
 
 
QUALITY CONTROLLER: QUALITY CONTROL (EDEN) REF NO: TPW 2018-225 
SALARY: R299 709 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE: Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a Civil Engineering field or related with a minimum of 3-years applicable machinery and related road construction/maintenance experience; A valid code 10 driving licence and PDP. Recommendations: Extensive working experience with any of the following construction plant: Roads grader; Bulldozer; Duel axel tip truck, Water truck, Chip-spreader, Crane truck, Tyre wheel roller, Vibrating roller, Front-end loader, Road marking machine, Track excavator, Tractor and grid roller or Mechanical boom; Code EC driving licence; Experience in maintenance, reparation and building of gravel and surfaced roads. Competencies: Knowledge, skills and abilities of operating and maintaining construction machinery; Proven computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Planning skills; Supervision skills. 
 
DUTIES: Inspect and monitor work instructions, personnel and operator execution of functions, material and construction plant application, road construction and road maintenance methods; Execute skills analysis and profiling in determining training needs and/or gaps; Provide on the job/in-house training, presenting and facilitation; Ensure that construction and maintenance completed works complies to all prescribed requirements; Inspect and improve production at different road teams; Liaise with the Human Resource section regarding training and development, recruitment, leave management etc. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr J Prodehl at (044) 272 6071 
 
 

 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT: INTERNAL CONTROL REF NO: TPW 2018-237 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY: R299 709 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE: Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (or equivalent qualification) with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in an internal control environment; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Financial norms and standards (Public Financial Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions/directives); Internal Control tools and techniques; Risk Management frameworks; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Human Resource Management; Ensure that governance is implemented and maintained in all GMT components; Ensure that assurance services are performed and that the necessary document control procedures are effectively and efficiently applied; Fraud and Loss Management; Asset Verifications. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mrs K Proctor-Fourie at (021) 467 4792 
 
 
 
 
 
PROVISIONING CLERK: LOGISTICS REF NO: TPW 2018-232 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY: R163 563 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE: Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent) with a minimum of 6 months relevant experience. Recommendations: Thorough knowledge of WCSD, CSD and CIDB and I-tender; Knowledge of Client Support; Verification process of bidders company profile. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); CIDB, CSD and other supplier databases; Proven computer literacy in MS Excel; Administration skills; Planning and organising skills; Interpersonal skills; Basic numeracy skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: Utilise the Integrated Procurement Solution (IPS) for an effective bid/quotation process and the maintenance thereof in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and compliance with applicable legislative requirements; Utilise IPS, CIDB, Central Supplier Database (CSD) and Western Cape Supplier Database (WCSD) effectively for provisioning, verification and compliance with user and legislative requirements; Comply with departmental policies and procedures and applicable legislative requirements, including: Ordering, receiving and distribution of goods and tender documents, I-tender verification and CIDB verification; Oversee counter duties of those responsible for functions: Issue of tender documents, opening and closing of tenders, verifying of bidders status, overall administrative assistant, extension of validity period of tenders, and draft notifications to unsuccessful bidders. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr L Thomas at (021) 483 5337 
 
 
 
 
 
FINANCE ASSISTANT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO: TPW 2018-255 (X3 POSTS) 
SALARY: R163 563 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE: Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Accounting or Mathematics as a passed subject with a minimum of 6 months appropriate experience. Competencies: Communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy (MS Work, Ms Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook); Self-motivated; Problem solving skills; Basic numeracy; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 
 
DUTIES: Date capturing; Assist clients with enquiries; Maintain a payment process; Administration of the system to detect and prevent payments older than 30 days; Maintain registers inclusive of asset registers; Reconciliations of various reports. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms C Otto at (021) 483 6450