Control Engineering Technologist: Design Support Services/ Traffic Engineering Support and Safety at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent Professional Technologists to perform all aspects of varied, innovative and complex engineering activities in the field of traffic engineering. You will be required to deliver, manage and advise on designs of roads and highways comprising the provincial road network. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification
• A minimum of six years post qualification experience required
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Technologist; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. 

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Geometric Design, Traffic studies, Traffic analysis software
• Traffic signal design, Application of road traffic signs and markings in accordance with SARTSM; Road safety assessments
• Undertaking of Speed Limit Reviews; Abnormal loads permit assessment/overload control; Further studies in the field of Traffic Engineering. Proven management experience is desirable.

Key Performance Areas    

• Engineering design and analysis effectiveness
• Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory
• Maintain engineering operational effectiveness: Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources
• Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources; Financial Management
• Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services
• People management
• Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organizational needs and requirements. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Project Management
• Technical design and analysis knowledge
• Research and Development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance
• Technical report writing
• Technical consulting; Networking; Professional judgment
• Process knowledge and skills; Maintenance skills and knowledge
• Mobile equipment operating skills; Engineering design and analysis knowledge
• Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications
• Creating high performance culture; Technical consulting
• Communication (written and verbal) skills
• People Management, Planning and organizing
• Engineering and professional judgment; Strategic capability and leadership
• Behavioral competencies: Problem solving and analysis
• Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Financial management
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Conflict management, negotiation and Change Management skills.