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Professional Engineer (Production Level) : Construction and Maintenance Contracts (Region 1), Ref No. DOI 131 / 2025

Professional Engineer (Production Level) : Construction and Maintenance Contracts (Region 1), Ref No. DOI 131 / 2025

Western Cape GovernmentCape Town, ZA
4 days ago
Job description

Job title : Professional Engineer (Production Level) : Construction and Maintenance Contracts (Region 1), Ref No. DOI 131 / 2025

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 20, 2025

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Job Purpose

  • Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Professional Engineer to administer construction contracts related to road infrastructure from the tender documentation phase through to the implementation and finalisation of the execution phase.
  • Minimum Requirements

  • Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSC (Eng)) or relevant qualification
  • A minimum of 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

  • Provide technical input into tender and contract documentation and ensure through evaluation that specifications are based on sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice
  • Develop cost effective construction solutions according to standards
  • Evaluate existing technical manuals,standard drawings and procedures; Input into the development of tender specifications; Approval of engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards
  • Ensure training and development of candidate engineers to promote skills / knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice
  • Administer performance management and development
  • Manage resources
  • Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and contract administration
  • Monitor, control and report on expenditure and service delivery
  • Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures
  • Liaise with other Directorates, regional offices and local authorities regarding contracts
  • Human capital development including training of technical staff; Office administration and budget planning; Provide inputs for standardisation of plans and project procedure manual; Monitor, control and report on expenditure and service delivery
  • Input towards improvement of standard documentation and administrative procedures; Provide assistance to contractors and consultants to ensure adherence to regulations, procedures and standards; Liaise with relevant bodies / councils on engineering matters; Keep abreast of new technological changes.
  • Competencies

    Working knowledge of the following :

  • Road infrastructure maintenance and construction; Engineering design and analysis knowledge; Proven computer literacy (MS Office) as well as computer aided engineering applications; Programme and Project Management;Contract administration; Tender conditions and evaluation;Conditions of contract (GCC 2015); Standard Specifications(Colto); Compilation of contract documentation; Contract law and Contract adjudication; Willingness to travel away from headquarters on a regular basis.
  • Skills needed :

  • Technical report writing;Sound engineering and professional judgement; Problem solving and analysis; Decision making, Team work, Creativity;Communication (written and verbal) and People Management.
  • Remuneration

  • Grade A : R 879 342 - R 938 061 per annum
  • Grade B : R 990 669 - R 1 067 235 per annum
  • Grade C : R 1 127 100 - R 1 323 267 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript)
  • Closing Date

  • 2025 / 10 / 20
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