Professional Engineer (Production Level): Regional Roads Management (2 Posts Available in Oudtshoorn), Ref no. DOI 95/2025 R1 at Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

Job Purpose    

• Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to manage, plan and coordinate the execution of road construction and maintenance activities. The successful incumbent will be required to assist the District Roads Engineer with the management and protection of the proclaimed provincial road network. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Civil 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; A valid code B driving licence.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide comment and recommendations on development applications affecting the proclaimed road network; Develop mechanisms and procedures to counteract illegal activity effecting the proclaimed road network; Identify road safety problems, develop and implement remedial measures;
• Coordinate and manage in-house road construction, reseal, regravel and specialised routine road maintenance activities conducted at the Regional Office and District Municipalities;
• Develop procedures and methods to improve on productivity and quality of inhouse projects;
• Manage acceptance and quality control procedures and compile design standard specifications for inhouse projects; Compile tender documentation and technical specifications for the acquisition of road building and maintenance material as well as other road services;
• Undertake other duties in support of the District Road Engineer; Extensive relevant experience and working knowledge of the following will be advantageous:
• Road-built environment;
• Management of road construction and maintenance projects; Road planning, design and financial management; Project management; Construction equipment and effective implementation thereof; Supply chain and procurement processes, Environmental legislation and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Land use planning, economics, relevant legislation, regulations, policies and acts; Road design and construction; Project management; Strategic capability and leadership; Professional judgement; Networking. Skills needed: Financial management; Written and verbal communication; Analytical; Computer-aided engineering applications; Research and development; Technical report writing; Problem solving.

Remuneration    
Grade A: R 879 342 - R 938 061 per annum; Grade B: R 990 669 - R 1 067 235 per annum; Grade C: R 1 127 100 - R 1 323 267 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript)