Chief Technician: Engineering

Closing Date: 03 January 2022
Salary: TASK T13 (R358 068,00 per annum)

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma/ NQF Level 6 in Civil Engineering.
• 3 Years’ experience in road maintenance or road construction.
• Proficiency in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/Xhosa).
• Valid code B drivers license.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Power Point (MS Office) computer package.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of Civil Designer, AllyCad and MS Projects.
• Professional Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as PrTechni
• Specific experience in the construction of concrete structures

The successful candidate shall be responsible for functions in road maintenance and concrete structures, including:

• Cconstruction and general maintenance: Surveying, design, estimating, setting-out, supervision at roads and structures.
• Oversee maintenance works and systems, including upgrades, regravel, reseal, pavement systems, road sign inventory.
• Processing of Planning applications: Assist with road closures, land use, proclamations & wayleaves.
• Compilation of tender specifications.
• Report writing.
• Quality control for road construction and maintenance projects, incl. implementation of national legislation and the Department of Transport & Public Works’ standards applicable to Roads and Stormwater maintenance
• Liaison with public.