Control Engineering Technologist (3 posts available) at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to provide and manage technical advisory services and support by applying engineering principles and techniques to address engineering challenges through research. These posts are based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification; A minimum of six years post qualification experience; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Technologist Or have submitted with ECSA for Professional registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist. (Proof of payment to be submitted with application and compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist will then be applicable within 6 months from date of appointment); A valid code B driving license.

Recommendation    

• Appropriate experience in one or more of the following engineering disciplines; Pavement, geometric or roads design; Public Sector experience/exposure; Applicable experience in transport infrastructure, road construction and/or maintenance experience of surface and gravel roads or the asset management processes of these assets;
• Exposure of financial, human resource, supply chain, contract, management; Thorough knowledge of all relevant legislation, regulations and policies related to Provincial proclaimed roads; Exposure to project management, budget and financial management.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage technological advisory services; Plan technological support to Engineers and associate professionals in the field; Monitoring and evaluation of technological designs; Evaluate and monitor existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; 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: Project management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Networking; Professional judgment; Skills needed: Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Change management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal); Computer skills; Planning and organising; People management.