Control Engineering Technician Grade A: Structures(BMS) at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to perform and manage technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance related to the Provincial road network.  

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate recognised National Diploma in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 6 years post qualification technical (Engineering) experience; Compulsory registration as an Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA); A Valid Driving license (code B).

Recommendation    

• Applicable Public Sector experience and exposure; Applicable experience in transport infrastructure, road construction and maintenance; Experience of surface and gravel roads or the asset management processes of these assets; Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and policies related to Provincial proclaimed roads; Exposure to provincial road systems for network level operational support.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage technical services; Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities; Manage administrative and related functions; Provide inputs into the budgeting process; Research and development; Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following:Road networks, traffic and accident data, paved and unpaved road systems, condition assessments, data collection and processing, bridges, major culverts and other road side assets.  Project Management; Research and Development; People skills and  management; Skills needed: Problem Solving; Customer Focus and responsiveness; Planning and organising; Communication (written and verbal) and technical report writing; Financial Management; Decision Making; Liaison with other government departments.

Remuneration    

• Grade A: R522 741 per annum (OSD)