Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/310
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): REGIONAL ROADS MANAGEMENT (OUDTSHOORN)
Western Cape Department of Infrastructure
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 24
- Circular Post
- 29/310
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Infrastructure
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 7 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 7 September 2026.
Application and salary information
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)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government.
- Reference information
- DOI 95/2025 R2
- Salary information
- Grade A: R914 517 – Grade C: R1 376 199 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript)
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
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.
Enquiries
Mr X Smuts Tel No: (044) 272 6071
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
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
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.
- 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. OTHER POSTS
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
MANAGEMENT (OUDTSHOORN) REF NO: 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.
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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr X Smuts Tel No: (044) 272 6071