Control Engineering Technologist

Closing Date

2026/01/26

Reference Number

WCG

Tracking Number

DOI 175/2025

Job Title

Control Engineering Technologist: Traffic Engineering Support and Safety, Ref No. DOI 175/2025

Department

Department of Infrastructure

Salary level

OSD

Enquiries

Ms S Chow at

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification; A minimum of six years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist; 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. Experience in the following will be advantageous: Geometric Design; Traffic Engineering; Traffic capacity analysis software; Traffic signal design; Application of road traffic signs and markings in accordance with SARTSM; Road safety assessments; Speed limit reviews; Further studies in the field of Traffic Engineering; Proven management experience is desirable.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Project Management, Technical design and traffic analysis; 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 Grade A (OSD as prescribed).

Note on remuneration: 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 submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend the interview on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. 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.

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