Control Engineering Technologist: Traffic Engineering Support And Safety

175/2025 R1 Department: Department Of Environmental Affairs And Development Planning (Western Cape) Centre: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government. Salary: Grade A: R958 776 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed). Reference: DOI DUTIES 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. ENQUIRIES Ms S Chow Tel No: (021) 483 2104 HOW TO APPLY Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co NOTE 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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 216 Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

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. 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; Behavioural competencies: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Conflict management, negotiation and Change Management skills.