Job Description

URBAN MOBILITY ROADS INFRASTRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT
PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN
BASIC SALARY: R588 221 PER ANNUM REF NO: UMO 60/25
Requirements:

• A National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Registered as a Pr Technician with ECSA
• Five (5) to eight (8) years' relevant post registration experience in the maintenance, rehabilitation, construction, design and management of roads and related infrastructure, especially storm water in the urban, preferably metropolitan, municipal environment
• MS Office proficiency
• Valid driver's licence.

Key performance areas:

• Compile schedules of candidate projects for the maintenance and rehabilitation of roads and related infrastructure
• Implement and manage projects for the maintenance and rehabilitation of roads and related infrastructure
• Design, implement and manage projects for the provision of new and upgrading of existing roads and related infrastructure
• Provide roads and stormwater input and guidance into new developments
• Assist with the management, coordination and facilitation of all land-use and development applications
• Facilitate the issuing of wayleaves and permits to service authorities and contractors
• Train and mentor technicians, technical assistants and students.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.
By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment.
Closing date: 31 October 2025

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Skills Required