Professional Civil Engineer (Production level): Road Use Management, Ref No. DOI 58/2025 R1

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 915,000 - 1,376,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government's Department of Infrastructure invites applications for a Professional Civil Engineer (Production level): Road Use Management. The role focuses on managing the operational use of the declared road network to ensure mobility, access, safety and compliance with standards in the Cape Town CBD.

A Civil Engineering degree (BEng/BSc(Eng)) and a minimum of three years post-qualification experience are required, along with compulsory ECSA registration and a valid Code B driving

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree (BEng/BSc(Eng)) or equivalent.
• Three years post-qualification engineering experience.
• Compulsory ECSA registration as Professional Engineer.
• Valid code B driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement systems to improve safety and efficiency.
• Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects.
• Develop cost-effective solutions compliant with standards.
• Evaluate manuals, drawings and procedures for new tech.
• Develop tender specifications and contract provisions.
• Ensure design and execution follow sound engineering principles.
• Approve works in accordance with norms and standards.
• Mentor technicians and engineers to share skills.
• Administer budgets and resource planning.
• Ensure procurement and personnel procedures compliance.
• Monitor expenditure and report on service delivery.
• Pursue R&D and CPD to stay current with tech.

Skills

Programme management

Engineering design

Analysis

Technical report writing

Professional judgement

Team leadership

Networking

Education

BEng/BSc(Eng)

ECSA registration

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Professional Civil Engineer (Production level): Road Use Management, Ref No. DOI 58/2025 R1

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/30

Reference Number WCG261020-7

Tracking Number DOI 58/2025 R1

Job Title Professional Civil Engineer (Production level): Road Use Management, Ref No. DOI 58/2025 R1

Department Department of Infrastructure

Salary level OSD

Enquiries Mr S Carstens at [e-mail] / 021 483 2203

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City CBD - Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Engineer to manage the operational use of the declared road network in terms of mobility, access, compliance with legislative doctrines and usage of road reserves.

Civil Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification; Three years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineer; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

• Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety
• Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects
• Develop cost effective solutions according to standards
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology
• Develop tender specifications
• Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice
• Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards
• Human capital development: Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice
• 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

Working Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of the following: Programme and project management; Engineering design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Technical report writing; Creating high-performance culture; Professional judgement; Networking.
• Skills in the following: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People Management; Change Management; Innovation.

Remuneration

Grade A: R 914 517 - R 975 582 per annum; Grade B: R 1 030 296 - R 1 109 925 per annum; Grade C: R 1 172 184 - R1 376 199 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.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

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.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.