Job Description

The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure has a career opportunity for an Engineer to perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering design related to the improvement and maintenance of the provincial road network.
Minimum RequirementsEngineering 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 Civil Engineer; A valid code B or higher driving license.
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; 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; Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
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; Skills needed: Financial management; Written and verbal communication; Analytical; Computer-aided engineering applications; Research and development; Technical report writing; Problem solving.
RemunerationGrade A: R 833 499 - R 889 158 per annum; Grade B: R 939 024 - R 1 011 597 per annum; Grade C: R 1 068 342 - R 1 254 282 per annum (OSD as prescribed).Note on remuneration: Cost-toemployer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th
cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or cofunded in terms of the applicable
prescripts or collective agreements.
NotesNote: Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Western Cape Government