Job Requirements
An appropriate Civil Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification; Six years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineer; A valid code B driving license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Traffic analysis and assessment of traffic studies and proposals; Transport planning legislation and environment to include: National Land Transport Act (Act 5 of 2009); Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (Act 16 of 2013); Road Access Management Guideline and Arterial Management principles. Skills needed: Manage and Preparation of written proposals and submissions; Written and verbal communication; Analytical; Evidence-based decision making; Self- management to include planning and organizing of self, sub-ordinates and projects; Customer focus and responsiveness; Conflict management; Problem analysis and solution development; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); People management; Change management; Willingness to travel on a regular basis; and Ability to work under pressure. 276
Duties
Development and maintenance of road use management strategies; Management of the impact of spatial planning on the declared road network; Evaluation of development proposals affecting the road network; Development of Arterial Management Plans; and Liaison with various stakeholders in the transport infrastructure planning environment; Manage and ensure that a thorough evaluation of planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and codes of practice; Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards; Human capital development: Ensure training and development of production engineers, technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and codes of practice; Manage and 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.
What is the Salary
Grade A: R1 266 450 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (OSD as prescribed).
Location
Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government
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
Apply Before:
26 January 2026
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