Candidate Engineer: Candidate Programme and Professional Development - 12 Month Contract (Oudtshoorn), Ref No. DOI 10/2026 at Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

Minimum Requirements    

• Engineering Degree (B Eng/BSC (Eng)) or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering; Registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer is compulsory upon appointment; A valid driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• 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; Training and development of technicians and technologists; 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; Mature candidate engineer; Completed ECSA Group A Outcomes; Experience: Preferably three to six years of post-qualification experience, preferably gained on civil infrastructure projects; and/or ECSA Degree of Responsibility: Preference may be given to candidates who have achieved a Degree of Responsibility (DoR) at level D or E while working on civil infrastructure projects.

Competencies    

• Technical: Project management; Engineering design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Networking. Generic: Decision making; Team work; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer skills; Planning and

organising; Problem solving and analysis.