PMU Technician at Beaufort West Municipality

SALARY: T10: R24 267.64 pm  R291 211.72 – R378 013.50 per annum

JOB PURPOSE:

• To assist the Manager PMU/Capital Projects & GIS in the planning, design, procurement, implementation and handover phases of all capital and planned maintenance projects related to civil engineering infrastructure. This is to ensure that a satisfactory standard of work is achieved through existing practiced civil engineering standards and guidelines.

Requirements:

• A relevant National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Computer literacy: MS Office, EB Driver’s License

Skills Required:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Civil Designer or similar engineering design software.
• Basic knowledge of ArcView or other GIS software.
• Good planning, organisational and time-management skills.
• Project management and coordination skills.
• Technical drawing, design and interpretation of engineering plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of civil engineering construction and infrastructure maintenance processes.
• Understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, cost control and quality management.
• Knowledge of tender documentation, procurement processes and contract administration.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Accuracy, concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Good interpersonal, teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Experience:

• 3 -5 years’ relevant experience.

Competency Requirements of the Post: Level 2
Core Professional Competencies:

• Planning, Organizational Awareness and Attention to Details.
• Functional: Design, Project Management, Construction and Operations and Maintenance.
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation
• Personal Competencies: Action and outcome orientation, Resilience, Cognitive ability, Change readiness, Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Management/ Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring.

KEY DUTIES:

• Main functions: Assist the Manager with the planning, design, procurement, construction and handover phases of all capital and planned maintenance projects related to civil engineering infrastructure.
• Project functions: Assist with planning, design and implementation of all capital and planned maintenance projects related to civil engineering infrastructure.
• Programme/Time Management: Assist the manager to formulate, coordinate, manage and administer the planning and implementation programme of all capital and planned maintenance projects related to civil engineering infrastructure.
• Financial Management: Assist the manager to formulate, coordinate, manage and administer the cost of planning, designing, procuring and implementation of all capital and planned maintenance projects related to civil engineering infrastructure.
• Quality Management: Assist the manager to formulate, coordinate, manage and administer the quality Input and output requirements of all capital and planned maintenance projects related to civil engineering infrastructure.
• Procurement Management: Assist the manager to formulate, coordinate, manage and administer the implementation of procurement processes and documentation required for all capital and planned maintenance projects related to civil engineering infrastructure.
• Construction Management: Assist the manager to coordinate, manage and administer the construction of all capital and planned maintenance projects related to civil engineering infrastructure.
• Risk Management: Assist the manager to formulate, coordinate, manage and administer risk mitigation strategies of all capital and planned maintenance projects related to civil engineering infrastructure
• Communication Management: Assist the manager to formulate, coordinate, manager and administer an effective project communication strategy for all capital and planned maintenance projects related to civil engineering infrastructure
• Administrative Functions: Assist the manager to perform administrative tasks/activities associated with the updating and maintaining of records/ information of workin-progress and completed works.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST

• The physical attributes required for the performance of tasks associated with specific key performance areas in this post necessitates that the incumbent be physically fit and able bodied

Deadline:6th November,2026