Professional Engineer (Production Level): Road Programme Development, Ref no. DOI 54/2023 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, 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    

• B Eng/BSc in all Engineering fields will be considered with relevant work experience;
• Exposure of asset management principles, technical methods, financials, systems and techniques;
• Experience in the implementation of strategies and policies related to the management of road infrastructure; Exposure of human resource-, supply chain-, contract-, management;
• Experience in financial motivation or project preparation for funding requirements;
• Advance experience in the use of Microsoft Office, Asset Management systems, GIS and other software / databases programs HDM4, dTIMS, IQMS;
• Willingness to travel when required; Further studies or courses.

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.

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; C
• hange management; Innovation;
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Ability to perform data interpretation and analysis to assist with road asset planning and management;
• Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders;
• Ability to identify asset condition and formulate and implement an improvement plan for asset service delivery.