Professional Engineer (Production Level): Regional Roads Management Ref No. DOI 9

Professional Engineer (Production Level):
Regional Roads Management (Oudtshoorn), . DOI 95/2025 R2

Details

Closing Date 2026/09/07

Reference Number WCG
260727-7

Tracking Number DOI 95/2025 R2

Job Title Professional Engineer (Production Level):
Regional Roads Management (Oudtshoorn), . DOI 95/2025 R2

Department Department of Infrastructure

Salary level OSD

Enquiries Mr X Smuts at

Job Type Permanent

Location
- Country South Africa

Location
- Province Western Cape

Location
- Town / City Oudtshoorn

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.

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• 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.

• Land use planning, economics, relevant legislation, regulations, policies and acts
• Road design and construction
• Project management
• Strategic capability and leadership
• Professional judgement
• Networking

• Financial management
• Written and verbal communication
• Analytical
• Computer-aided engineering applications
• Research and development
• Technical report writing
• Problem solving

Grade A: R 914 517 - Grade C:  per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript)

Note on remuneration:
Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.