Technical Assistant ● REF NO: UMO 49/25

City of Cape Town; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 245,000 - 283,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization seeks an Urban Mobility Roads Infrastructure and Management professional in South Africa. The role involves conducting inspections, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Candidates must have at least Grade 12 and two years of relevant experience in the field. A valid driver’s license is required. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in roads and storm water maintenance.
• Able to work outside normal hours in all weather conditions.
• A valid code B driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections for roads and storm water infrastructure.
• Coordinate roads infrastructure maintenance activities.
• Compile reports and cost estimates for completed projects.

Skills

Computer Literacy in Microsoft Office Suite

Engagement with external stakeholders

Inspection and record-keeping

Education

Grade 12

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Urban Mobility Roads Infrastructure and Management

Basic Salary: R245 549 PER ANNUM

Requirements:

• Grade 12

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a roads and storm water

maintenance, construction environment or related field

• Computer Literacy in Microsoft Office Suite

• Must be able and willing to work outside normal working hours in all weather conditions

• A valid code B driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas:

• Carry out inspections relating to or impacting on the provision

of Roads and Storm water Infrastructure

• Engaging with external stakeholders

• Assist in coordinating roads infrastructure maintenance

activities

• Assisting in wayleave, and carriageway crossing applications

and compiling work permits

• Filing relevant documents for easy retrieval

• Maintain the standards in the technical library

• Ensure Contractors comply with legislation and policy

• Record keeping and compiling reports onsite inspection outcomes

• Compiling cost estimates

• Compile snag list of projects when they are completed (for

as built purposes)

• Providing technical and administrative support to the relevant

role players within the department

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment.

Closing date: 03 August 2025

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.