Western Cape Government Engineering / Technical Jobs in Cape Town
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The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Professional Engineer to perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications;
You will be required to deliver, oversee and assist in quality assurance of inception and designs of roads and highways comprising the provincial road network in the field of Traffic Engineering. This post is based in Cape Town.
DUTIES:
- Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety;
- Plan and manage engineering projects;
- 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;
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- Office administration and budget planning;
- Manage resources, prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation;
- Research and development;
- Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures;
- Project Management;
- Act as Project Coordinator when required.
Requirement
- An appropriate 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;
- A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
Recommendation:
Further studies in the field of Traffic Engineering;
Experience in the following:
- Traffic studies, Traffic analysis software;
- Road safety assessments/road audits;
- Undertaking of Speed Limit Reviews;
- Design/use/application of road signs and road markings in accordance with the provisions of SARSTSM, including accommodation of traffic applications;
- Abnormal loads permit assessment/overload control;
- Policy development and implementation.
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Competencies:
Knowledge of the following:
- Engineering design and analysis;
- Legal compliance;
- Computer-aided engineering applications;
- Basic legal background (Contract Management);
- Project Management;
- Strategic capability and leadership;
- Customer focus and responsiveness;
Skills:
- Analytical;
- Module equipment operating;
- Financial management;
- Communication (written and verbal) skills and proven computer literacy.
ENQUIRIES: Dr H Wolff at Tel No: (021) 483 2222
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SALARY:
Grade A: R728 829 - R777 771 per annum
Grade B: R821 775 - R885 303 per annum
Grade C: R939 621 - R1 106 814 per annum (OSD as prescribed), based on recognisable prior experience)
CENTRE: Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government
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