Job Description

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent Professional Technologists to perform all aspects of varied, innovative and complex engineering activities in the field of traffic engineering. You will be required to deliver, manage and advise on designs of roads and highways comprising the provincial road network. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.
Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification; A minimum of six years post qualification experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Technologist; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.
Recommendation

Experience in the following: Traffic studies, Traffic analysis software; Traffic signal design, Application of road traffic signs and markings in accordance with SARTSM; Road safety assessments; Undertaking of Speed Limit Reviews; Further studies in the field of Traffic Engineering. Proven management experience is desirable.
Key Performance Areas

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.
Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Project Management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and Development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Networking; Professional judgment; Process knowledge and skills; Maintenance skills and knowledge; Engineering design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Creating high performance culture; Technical consulting; Communication (written and verbal) skills; People Management, Planning and organizing; Engineering and professional judgment; Strategic capability and leadership; Behavioral competencies: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Conflict management, negotiation and Change Management skills.
Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 831 309- Grade A (OSD as prescribed).

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contribution.
Notes

Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied must re-apply.

Only applications submitted online at www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied must re-apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.

Western Cape Government