Circular 26 of 2026 · Post 26/234
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): ROAD INVESTMENT PLANNING
Western Cape Department of Infrastructure
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 26 of 2026
- Circular Post
- 26/234
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Infrastructure
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
The closing date was 17 August 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 history
Previous application instructions are retained below for reference.
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 44/2025 R1
- 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: Transport modelling theory and software;
- Traffic analysis and assessment of traffic studies and proposals;
- Transport planning legislation and environment to include: National Land Transport Act (Act 5 of 2009);
- Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (Act 16 of 2013);
- Road infrastructure design with a particular focus on project identification and road planning;
- Project evaluation and assessment in terms of: Economic Assessment;
- Multi-Criteria Assessment;
- Corridor Management Strategies and Arterial Management Plans;
- Data Management;
- Skills needed: Preparation of written proposals and submissions;
- Written and verbal communication;
- Analytical;
- Evidence-based decision making;
- Self-management to include planning and organising;
- Customer focus and responsiveness;
- Conflict management;
- Proven computer literacy;
- Innovation.
Duties
- Development and evaluation of project proposals with and without model assessment;
- Transport model management;
- Development and management of transport model standard operating procedures;
- Development and management of Road Investment Strategy;
- Development and management of Corridor Management Strategies;
- Management of consultants and internal projects;
- Liaison with various stakeholders in the transport infrastructure planning environment.
Enquiries
Ms M Barker at (076) 716 0984 or Melissa.Barker@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATION INFORMATION — VACANCY CLOSED
Applications for this vacancy closed on 17 August 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Previous application instructions — for reference
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
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. Expired vacancies are kept for reference only. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.
Original Text
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: Transport
modelling theory and software; Traffic analysis and assessment of traffic studies and proposals; Transport planning legislation and environment to
include: National Land Transport Act (Act 5 of 2009); Spatial Planning and Land
Use Management Act (Act 16 of 2013); Road infrastructure design with a particular focus on project identification and road planning; Project evaluation
and assessment in terms of: Economic Assessment; Multi-Criteria
Assessment; Corridor Management Strategies and Arterial Management
Plans; Data Management; Skills needed: Preparation of written proposals and submissions; Written and verbal communication; Analytical; Evidence-based
decision making; Self-management to include planning and organising;
Customer focus and responsiveness; Conflict management; Proven computer literacy; Innovation.
DUTIES : Development and evaluation of project proposals with and without model assessment; Transport model management; Development and management
of transport model standard operating procedures; Development and management of Road Investment Strategy; Development and management of
Corridor Management Strategies; Management of consultants and internal projects; Liaison with various stakeholders in the transport infrastructure
planning environment.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Barker at (076) 716 0984 or Melissa.Barker@westerncape.gov.za