Professional Engineer (PRODUCTION Level): Regional Roads

Overview

Professional engineer needed for regional roads in the Western Cape to manage road safety, development applications and construction oversight.

Requirements

• Civil 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 code B or higher driving licence.
• 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.

Duties

• 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.

How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Enquiries: Mr X Smuts Tel No: (044) 272 6071

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 086 137 0214. 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. OTHER POSTS