Control Engineering Technologist: Road Contract Services, Ref No. DOI 129/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably 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. 

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 EngineeringTechnologist
• A valid code B driving license.

Recommendation    

• None. 

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.

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R 921 900  – Grade A (OSD as prescribed).

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20