Control Engineering Technician, Materials Sourcing, Ref No. DOI 82/2024 R1 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to perform and manage technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance related to the Provincial road network.  

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate recognised National Diploma in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 6 years post qualification technical (Engineering) experience; Compulsory registration as an Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA); A valid code B (or higher) driving license. 

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage technical services; Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities; Manage administrative and related functions; Provide inputs into the budgeting process; Research and development; Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: TGravel wearing course material specifications and behaviour; Prospecting for gravel wearing course materials; Geology, Materials testing; Compilation of mine plans; Legal requirements for the establishment of gravel borrow pits (NEMA, LUPA, Road Ordinance); Land expropriation procedures; Borrow pit mining requirements; Materials Management Information System; Project Management; Research and Development; People skills and  management; Skills needed: Problem Solving; Customer Focus and responsiveness; Planning and organising; Communication (written and verbal) and technical report writing; Financial Management; Decision Making; Liaison with other government departments.