Professional Engineer (Production level): Road Investment Planning, Ref No. DOI 44/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infratructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the planning of the declared road network in terms of new infrastructure identification, needs assessment and economic evaluation.

Minimum Requirements    

• Civil Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSC(Eng)); A minimum of 3 years post-qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid code B or higher driving licence. 

Recommendation    

• Post-graduate qualification in Traffic Engineering, Transport Planning, Economics or Business; Experience in the following: Transport modelling; Coding and/or data management; Transport economics; Corridor management/Arterial management.

Key Performance Areas    

• Development and evaluation of project proposals with and without model assessment; Transport model management; Development and management of transport model standard operating procedures; Development and management of Road Investment Strategy; Development and management of Corridor Management Strategies; Management of consultants and internal projects; Liaison with various stakeholders in the transport infrastructure planning environment.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Transport modelling theory and software; Traffic analysis and assessment of traffic studies and proposals; Transport planning legislation and environment to include: National Land Transport Act (Act 5 of 2009); Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (Act 16 of 2013); Road infrastructure design with a particular focus on project identification and road planning; Project evaluation and assessment in terms of: Economic Assessment; Multi-Criteria Assessment; Corridor Management Strategies and Arterial Management Plans; Data Management; Skills needed: Preparation of written proposals and submissions; Written and verbal communication; Analytical; Evidence-based decision making; Self management to include planning and organising; Customer focus and responsiveness; Conflict management; Proven computer literacy; Innovation.