Current Vacancies at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• BSc Eng Civil / B Eng Civil or any other Engineering degree including BTech in Civil with Postgraduate coursework in wastewater process and design
• 5 years relevant experience in Project Management/design of Wastewater Treatment works
• At least 3 years experience in transacting on SAP Project Systems
• Required to work in all weather conditions
• Detailed knowledge of wastewater treatment design principles and implementation
• Knowledge of relevant I applicable local authority legislation, regulations and policies
• Detailed knowledge of capital works budgeting and cost control
• A valid EB driver's licence

Key Performance Areas

• Preparation of reports to the Head: Projects and Implementation with recommendations on costs etc. as well as preparing engineering designs specifications and drawings as well as the management of multi-disciplinary projects which would include investigations, scoping, feasibility studies, designs, project management, contract administration, construction supervision, commissioning and hand-over of major I minor future infrastructure, upgrades of present infrastructure and operational driven technical projects
• Designing the infrastructure, checking the tender drawings, compiling specifications, evaluating the tenders and liaising with Quantity Surveyors
• Provide engineering guidance and supervise, allocate jobs, train and mentor Engineers-in-training and Project Administrators
• Ensure correct and efficient contract administration as well as written communication with internal and external parties and the safekeeping thereof
• Prepare capital and operating impact within a planned project and manage and control expenditure against approved budget allocations
• Disseminate functional, planning project implementation and operational information

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Requirements

• A relevant B Degree or BTech
• Up to 8 years’ relevant experience with 5 years relevant supervisory experience
• Knowledge of local government legislation, MFMA and Supply Chain Management policies and procedures
• Proven report writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• A valid Code B driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Manages and coordinates the key performance areas and result indicators associated with the provision of an effective strategic function with regard to the development and implementation of the directorate's HR, housing strategic and business plans
• Oversee, coordinates and manages all process relating to the Directorate's performance regarding its strategic objectives and business plans by: ensuring that the Directorate Achieves its set targets and objectives
• Manage and implements of procedures and systems associate with controlling document flow, quality systems and service delivery improvement programme
• Manage, coordinate and report on all structural, position and operational changes
• Coordinating submissions of DOI’s and Private Work Applications
• Coordinating and handling of ER matters i.e. providing support and advice on grievances, disciplinary cases, initiation
• Coordinating establishment of OHS committees including coordination of IOD’s
• Drive, oversee, coordinate, develop and implement the Directorate's Staffing and Workplace Skills Plan including the implementation of additional training interventions and ensuring the compliance of procedural requirements associated with training and development of staff
• Oversee and manage the entire recruitment and selection function for the directorate
• Manage and coordinate business improvement projects within the directorate.

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Requirements

• Grade 10 or equivalent technical qualifications
• 3-5 years’ working experience
• 2 year supervisory experience
• Waste Management Experience advantageous
• Computer Literacy – MS Office & SAP advantageous
• Code EB Driving License
• Availability to work outside normal working hours when required

Key Performance Areas

• Supervises and controls the operations functionality and the workforce
• Ensure that all collected litter/refuse have been removed to disposal facilities
• Monitor the performance of contractors
• Allocate daily duties to Senior & Supervisor Drivers and workforce
• Keep superiors and subordinated informed of operational progress
• Carry out investigation of allegations and complaints
• Ensure that safety guidelines in terms of staff and equipment are met
• Manage and address staff performance and training
• Relevant administration – reports, attendance, statistical information vehicle usage records, service orders, etc.

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Requirements

• Relevant B degree (commerce, legal, contract management, engineering or other relevant to operations/directorate business area).
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a Contract Management and contract administration.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft applications.
• Proficiency in MS office applications.

Special conditions:

• Expected to work irregular hours to meet branch requirements, in different geographic locations

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee, coordinate and control implementation of systems, procedures and controls related to the monitoring of activities and progress of Directorate: Energy’s internal project managers and contract managers as it pertains to the contract life cycle.
• Oversee, coordinate and implement directorate contract management activities and administration support as well as apply a body of specialist knowledge and expertise to enable adherence to the Contract Management Framework and other relevant policies and procedures of the City of Cape Town.
• Maintain a record of the directorate’s tenders and contracts as it relates to internal project managers, contract managers and other related stakeholders and ensure correspondence is conveyed to energy directorate staff.
• Interact with stakeholders to control and coordinate the  procurement process to ensure service delivery.
• Oversee contract administration within the directorate by controlling, coordinating, implementing and maintaining document and records management to ensure adherence to policy, legislation and procedures.
• Assist with the standardisation of contract management processes to improve the contract maturity of the directorate.
• Provide contract management advice and support as well as conduct contract reviews.

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Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Project management, Engineering or technical field
• At least eight (8) years’ relevant experience in managing large, complex projects of a technical nature, including IT infrastructure, telecoms and project management
• Experience in implementing automated fare collection systems, intelligent transport systems or similar technologies is advantageous.

Key Performance Areas

• Lead the Automated Fare Collection and Advanced Passenger Transport Management System implementation, operations and maintenance in support of MyCiti services.
• Lead the infrastructure technical specification process in line with business requirements
• Review system design against specifications and test and commission systems that are implemented
• Manage operations and maintenance in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Implement improvement initiatives to enhance the MyCiTi service offering
• Plan and direct the activities of team leads and specialists
• Project management and contract management
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Ensure compliance as it relates to all current legislation, policies,standard operating procedures and processes as relevant to Public Transport Systems.
• Identify and implement solutions for cost savings and loss prevention
• Provide comment on the applicable public transport tariff where required and managing the implementation of the annual public transport tariff adjustment
• Provide financial management, control and monitoring of the capital and operating budgets
• Management of staff and ensuring the team is motivated and productive

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Requirements

• A BSc Eng or B Eng in Civil Engineering and Professional registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA
• A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience including functional experience
• In-depth knowledge of design, analysis and review of multidisciplinary infrastructure and building projects, coordination, value engineering, technical report writing, technical staff management, construction supervision and quality assurance knowledge, skills and experience are essential
• Good working knowledge of building and design codes and the application of the various forms of contract are required
• Proficiency is required in a number of software packages
• valid Code B driver’s licence.is advisable

Key Performance Areas

• To provide expert technical advisory services in the role of a Principal Civil Engineer.
• Key skills required are knowledge of structural design, analysis and review of commercial, industrial, civil and educational  developments and bridge

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Requirements

• A relevant qualification (BTech or first degree), preferably in computer science, web development, information systems or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Key Performance Areas

• Front end development: To design, write, and iterate data visualisation code from prototype to production-ready by using open source frontend technologies to bring data concepts to life
• Data Integration Design: To develop fit-for-purpose, resilient, scalable, and future-proof data services to meet user needs which include the design and development of programmatic functionalities (APIs)
• Testing: To plan, design, manage, execute, and report, tests relevant to user facing data products, using appropriate tools and techniques, working within testing regulations
• Maintain and Support: To ensure the data product is functioning optimally, i.e. debug detected errors, and troubleshoot issues
• Monitoring: To monitor the progress and success of data products by automatic monitoring
• Project Collaboration: To collaborate with technical and non- technical colleagues
• Research, Analysis and Innovation: To conduct research in various areas for the purpose of innovation, and with the intent of constantly, proactively improving the data products

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Requirements

• A BSc degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ appropriate professional, technical and managerial experience to manage and co-ordinate professional staff and consultants within the Pavement Materials and Rehabilitation Section.

Key Performance Areas

• Responsible for all road rehabilitation and reconstruction projects
• Develop road materials specifications and rehabilitation/reconstruction strategies for the City’s road network
• Conduct research and formulate appropriate pavement and materials standards, policies and strategies
• Formulate and manage an integrated rehabilitation and reconstruction programme, operational/capital budget and tenders to facilitate the management of the City’s road network
• Provide technical input on Engineering designs and support districts with evaluation of design submissions
• Civil Engineering project management experience.
• Manage staff