Western Cape Jobs Available – Engineering Technologist

Job Description:

The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and registered Engineering Technologist to support departmental construction and maintenance teams by establishing construction and maintenance standards, work methods, improvements to quality, efficiency and effectiveness of operations and support for maintenance management systems. This post is based in Paarl at the Office of the District Roads Engineer (DRE).

Job Responsibilities:

Development, maintenance and improvement of quality control and methods manuals for in-house maintenance and construction work; Develop construction and maintenance methods guidelines and update annually; Training and production monitoring and improvement of in-house maintenance and construction work; Provide on the job/in-house training, presenting and facilitation; Research, technical report writing and data analysis; Assist with researching, investigating, developing and implementation of new technologies in the roads construction and maintenance environments, such as trail/test sections for different materials types and equipment

Job Requirements:

Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation and specifications; Computer-aided engineering applications; Research and development; Project management; Road construction and maintenance methods industry best practice; Technical design and analysis of road infrastructure; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication skills, proven computer literacy (MS Office), strategic capability, leadership, technical report writing skills

Qualification & Experience:

Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification at an accredited institution that allows for registration with ECSA; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist; A minimum of 3-years post qualification Engineering technologist experience in road maintenance and construction; A valid driving licence (Code B)

Job Details:

Company: Western Cape Government

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Paarl, Western Cape, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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