Government EntityWestern Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
    LocationCape Town, Western Cape
    Reference NumberHO146/2026
    SalaryGrade A: R 914 517 - R 975 582 per annum, Grade B: R 1 030 296 - R 1 109 925 per annum, Grade C: R 1 172 184 - R 1 376 199 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
    Centre / LocationDirectorate: Infrastructure Planning Head Office, Cape Town
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    Reference No: HO146/2026

    Employment Type: Permanent

    Enquiries: Ms T Crawford, email: [email protected]

    Remuneration

    Grade A: R 914 517 - R 975 582 per annum, Grade B: R 1 030 296 - R 1 109 925 per annum, Grade C: R 1 172 184 - R 1 376 199 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

    Registration with a professional council

    Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.

    Minimum educational qualification

    An appropriate 4-year degree in Civil Engineering (B Eng/BSc.Eng) and three years post Qualification engineering experience required.

    Duties (key result areas/outputs)

    Development, interpretation and customisation of functional and technical norms and standards. Investigate proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms and undertake feasibility studies. Compile briefing documentation and specifications. Investigate civil and/or structural engineering installations, undertake design work and implement corrective measures, where necessary. Oversee implementation (design and construction) and commissioning of civil and/or structural engineering installations. Assist in site investigations and preparation of User Asset Management Plans Research/literature studies to keep up with new technologies and procedures including interaction with professional Councils/Boards.

    Inherent requirements of the job

    Valid (Code B/EB) driver's licence. Willingness to travel within the Western Cape, and occasionally, nationally.

    Experience

    Grade A: At least 3 years appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the relevant qualification e.g. BSc (Eng.). Grade B: At least 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as a Professional Engineer. Grade C: At least 26 years appropriate/recognisable after registration as a Professional Engineer.

    Competencies (knowledge/skills)

    Computer literacy (MS Office). Appropriate experience in and understanding the design and construction of complex buildings and associated civil and/or structural infrastructure. Proven experience with feasibility studies in terms of life cycle costing of civil and/or structural engineering elements, green building technologies, technical specifications and commissioning principles for both Capital and Maintenance projects. Understand how to interpret existing and develop new Functional and Technical Norms and Standards. Knowledge of risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies. Experience in the preparation of reports, submissions and presentations in English and sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills.

    Requirements

    Inherent requirements of the jobValid (Code B/EB) driver's licence. Willingness to travel within the Western Cape, and occasionally, nationally. ExperienceGrade A: At least 3 years appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the relevant qualification e.g. BSc (Eng.). Grade B: At least 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as a Professional Engineer. Grade C: At least 26 years appropriate/recognisable after registration as a Professional Engineer.

    Duties

    Development, interpretation and customisation of functional and technical norms and standards. Investigate proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms and undertake feasibility studies. Compile briefing documentation and specifications. Investigate civil and/or structural engineering installations, undertake design work and implement corrective measures, where necessary. Oversee implementation (design and construction) and commissioning of civil and/or structural engineering installations. Assist in site investigations and preparation of User Asset Management Plans Research/literature studies to keep up with new technologies and procedures including interaction with professional Councils/Boards.

    Source / Circular Reference

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