Professional Engineer (Production Level): Regional Roads Management (Oudtshoorn), Ref No. DOI 95/2025 R2

Remuneration

• Grade A: R 914 517 - Grade C: 1 376 199 per annum Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript

Job Purpose

• Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage, plan and coordinate the execution of road construction and maintenance activities. The successful incumbent will be required to assist the District Roads Engineer with the management and protection of the proclaimed provincial road network.

Minimum Requirements

• Civil Engineering Degree B Eng/ BSCEng or relevant qualification; Three years post-qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid code B or higher driving licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide comment and recommendations on development applications affecting the proclaimed road network; Develop mechanisms and procedures to counteract illegal activity effecting the proclaimed road network; Identify road safety problems, develop and implement remedial measures; Coordinate and manage in-house road construction, reseal, regravel and specialised routine road maintenance activities conducted at the Regional Office and District Municipalities; Develop procedures and methods to improve on productivity and quality of inhouse projects; Manage acceptance and quality control procedures and compile design standard specifications for inhouse projects; Compile tender documentation and technical specifications for the acquisition of road building and maintenance material as well as other road services; Undertake other duties in support of the District Road Engineer; Extensive relevant experience and working knowledge of the following will be advantageous: Road-built environment; Management of road construction and maintenance projects; Road planning, design and financial management; Project management; Construction equipment and effective implementation thereof; Supply chain and procurement processes, Environmental legislation and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Land use planning, economics, relevant legislation, regulations, policies and acts; Road design and construction; Project management; Strategic capability and leadership; Professional judgement; Networking. Skills needed: Financial management; Written and verbal communication; Analytical; Computer-aided engineering applications; Research and development; Technical report writing; Problem solving.