Engineering Technologist: (Production Level): Proclamation and Road Use, Ref No. DOI 43/2025 needed at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified Engineering Technologist to provide technical advise and support by applying engineering principles and techniques to address engineering challenges through research.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification; Three years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience; Compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technologist; A valid code B driving license.

Recommendation    

• Public Sector experience focusing on Roads; Applicable experience in transport infrastructure, roads planning and/or design; Experience with services within the road reserve; Experience in the evaluation of traffic impacts on transport infrastructure due to land use changes; Further studies or formal courses; Experience and a sound understanding of technical matters across various engineering design stages for multidiscipline projects.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide technological advisory services: Support Engineers, Technicians and associates in field, workshop and office activities; Promote safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures; Develop, maintain and manage current technologies; and Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying engineering principles. Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports; Provide inputs to the operational plan; and Develop, implement and maintain databases; Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures;Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise;and To liaise with relevant boards/councils on engineering-related matters.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Project management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Networking; Professional judgment; Skills needed: Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Change management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal); Computer skills; Planning and organising; People management. Problem solving and analysis.