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This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): REGIONAL ROADS MANAGEMENT (OUDTSHOORN)

Department of Health

Reference number
DOI 95/2025 R2
Salary
Grade A: R914 517 - Grade C: R1 376 199 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript)
Centre
Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government.
Province
Western Cape
Closing date
28 August 2026
Circular
No 29 of 2026

Requirements

Civil Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSC(Eng)) or relevant qualification; Three years post-qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid code B or higher driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Land use planning, economics, relevant legislation, regulations, policies and acts; Road design and construction; Project management; Strategic capability and leadership; Professional judgement; Networking. Skills needed: Financial management; Written and verbal communication; Analytical; Computer-aided engineering applications; Research and development; Technical report writing; Problem solving.

Duties

Provide comment and recommendations on development applications affecting the proclaimed road network; Develop mechanisms and procedures to counteract illegal activity effecting the proclaimed road network; Identify road safety problems, develop and implement remedial measures; Coordinate and manage in-house road construction, reseal, regravel and specialised routine road maintenance activities conducted at the Regional Office and District Municipalities; Develop procedures and methods to improve on productivity and quality of inhouse projects; Manage acceptance and quality control procedures and compile design standard specifications for inhouse projects; Compile tender documentation and technical specifications for the acquisition of road building and maintenance material as well as other road services; Undertake other duties in support of the District Road Engineer; Extensive relevant experience and working knowledge of the following will be advantageous: Road-built environment; Management of road construction and maintenance projects; Road planning, design and financial management; Project management; Construction equipment and effective implementation thereof; Supply chain and procurement processes, Environmental legislation and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Mr X Smuts Tel No: (044) 272 6071

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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