Job Openings at Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to assist in design and execute the architect’s conceptual designs.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Technology in Architecture (B.Tech) or relevant qualification as recognised by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP); A minimum of three years post qualification Senior Architectural Technologist experience; Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Senior Architectural Technologist; A valid code B (or higher) driving license.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide technological advisory services: Support Architects and associates in site surveying, preparing measured drawings of existing buildings, collecting of practical information relating to the proposed project and prepare presentation drawings and models of the design; Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports; Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and experience in the following: Project management; Architectural planning; Research and development; Computer-aided architectural applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Networking; Professional judgement; Skills needed: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication; People management; Planning and organising; Change management; Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational; Proven computer literacy (MS Office).

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render technical design, production, operation and maintenance services. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Diesel Mechanic); A valid Code EC driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Design: Produce designs according to client specification and within limits of production capability; Production: Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specification and recognise standards; Maintenance: Inspect equipment and/or facilities for technical faults; Perform administrative related functions: Compile and submit reports; Maintain expertise: Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Competencies    

• Working knowledge of the following: Maintaining diesel vehicles including earthmoving machines; Technical analysis; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Team leadership; Problem solving and analysis; Skills needed: Decision making; Team work; Analytical; Creativity; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Planning and organising; Proven computer literacy; Conflict Management; Written and verbal communication skills.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render technical design, production, operation and maintenance services.

Minimum Requirements    

• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Fitter and Turner); A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Design: Produce designs according to client specification and within limits of production capability; Production: Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specification and recognise standards; Maintenance: Inspect equipment and/or facilities for technical faults; Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit reports; Maintain expertise: Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Competencies    

• Working knowledge of the following: Repair and maintenance of road construction plant and vehicles spare parts or similar; Technical analysis; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Team leadership; Problem solving and analysis; The following skills: Decision making; Team work; Analytical; Creativity; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Planning and organising; Proven computer literacy; Conflict Management; Written and verbal communication skills.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Mechanical Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification; Three years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineer; A valid driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects; Develop cost effective solutions according to standards; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Develop tender specifications; Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice; Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards; Human capital development: Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice; Supervise the engineering work and processes; Administer performance management and development; Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration; Monitor and control expenditure; Report on expenditure and service delivery; Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Programme and Project Management; Engineering design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Knowledge of public sector procurement; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Professional judgement; Networking; Generic: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial Management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organising; Conflict Management; Problem solving and analysis; People Management; Change Management; Innovation; Willingness to travel on a regular basis; Ability to work under pressure.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to ensure that inspectorate services are provided through the investigation of customer complaints, identification of new services, needs and requirements of new work and repairs and the management of the Inspectorate component in line with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards.

Minimum Requirements    

• A National Diploma (T/N/S stream) or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering; Or A N3 and a passed trade test in Electrical Engineering; Or Registration as an Engineering Technician: Electrical; A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage the process for the identification of needs, new services and requirements for minor new work and repairs to existing work by ensuring that customer complaints are investigated and follow-up; Facilitate, co-ordinate and control the implementation of new works, repair and renovation and maintenance; Ensure that the relevant project documentation for new and existing structures is compiled; Manage the activities of contractors and consultants; Gather and submit information in terms of the expanded public works programme; Supervise the performance and conduct of subordinates. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Procurement and documentation requirements of building/maintenance projects; Contract documentation and administration, act/regulations of Occupation Health & Safety (OHS-Act), National Building Regulations, SANS and relevant Build Environment legislation; Programme and project management, research and planning procedures; Financial management; Formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment. Skills needed: Advanced computer literacy (MS Office); Communication (written and verbal); Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Conflict management; Ability to work in a team.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to render an assurance service with regard to financial administration. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. 

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Compile/provide input to assurance services standard operating procedure and operational plan; Perform further investigations on provincial forensic services referrals and/or special requests for investigations; Post auditing of expenditure vouchers/claims and financial inspections; Perform inspections at municipalities; Maintain internal control processes.

Competencies    

• Extensive knowledge of the following: National, Provincial and Departmental policies, prescripts and practices; Programme/project management, research and planning procedures; Public Service reporting procedures; Financial Management; Line functions and Departmental structure. Skills in the following: Computer Literacy; Strong conceptual and formulation; Excellent communication; Strategic thinking; Conflict resolution; Analytical thinking; Team-building and strong inter-personal; Conceptual and formulation; Problem solving; Report writing and presentation.