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

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

• 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.

Recommendation

Extensive relevant experience and working knowledge of the following:

• 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.

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.

Closing Date: 2025/08/18