Professional Engineer (Production Level) - Grade A: Municipal Infrastructure, Ref no. LG 50/2023 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Engineer to perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng)) or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer Or have submitted with ECSA for Professional registration as a Professional Engineer. (Proof of payment to be submitted with application) and compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer will then be applicable within 6 months from appointment; A valid code B or higher driving licence.

Recommendation    
None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety; Human capital development; Office administration and budget planning; Research and development; Project Management of the MIG Programme; Investigate service delivery complaints; Answer Parliamentary questions; Participate in IGR platforms; Assist with implementation of JDMA implementation plan; Conduct Infrastructure and Service delivery assessments/Diagnostics; Update Municipal Infrastructure Status report; Monitoring and evaluation of municipal performance; Participate in DLG grant implementation and compliance with TPAs; Participate in other programmes such as water and energy resilience and infrastructure financing mechanisms.  

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Programme and project management; Engineering design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Professional judgment; Networking; The following skills: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication skills; Computer literacy; Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People management; Change management; Innovation; Strong leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills.