About the Role
The Department of Transport and Public Works is seeking a Control Engineering Technologist Grade A to join their team in Bellville, Western Cape. This role is vital for ensuring that engineering projects and services are delivered efficiently and effectively, promoting public safety and enhancing the infrastructure that supports our communities. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers and technologists, contributing to both technical services and project development. By managing technical operations, the role plays an essential part in advancing public service delivery across the region.
Working in Bellville offers a unique opportunity to engage with local communities and make a tangible impact on the public sector. The role involves a diverse range of responsibilities, from managing technical services to evaluating and integrating new technologies. Your expertise will not only support engineering objectives but will also ensure compliance with safety regulations, ultimately enhancing the safety and quality of life for all South Africans.
About the Department
The Department of Transport and Public Works is dedicated to developing and maintaining the province’s transport infrastructure and public works. Its mission is to provide safe, efficient, and sustainable transport systems, while also ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering community development. By working within this dynamic department, you’ll be part of a team committed to enhancing the quality of life for citizens through innovative engineering and public service initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Manage technical services and support in collaboration with engineers and technologists.
- Promote safety in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate existing technical manuals and procedures to incorporate new technology.
- Ensure quality assurance of technical designs and make relevant recommendations.
- Contribute to the budgeting process and compile necessary reports.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of technical databases.
- Supervise and manage technical personnel and assets.
- Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated with new technologies.
- Conduct research and literature studies on engineering technology.
- Liaise with relevant bodies on engineering-related matters.
What You’ll Need
- A Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (BTech) or a relevant qualification.
- Six years of post-qualification engineering technologist experience.
- Compulsory registration as a professional engineering technologist with ECSA.
- Valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Strong knowledge of project management principles.
- Proficiency in technical design and analysis.
- Familiarity with research development and engineering applications.
- Excellent technical report writing and consulting skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
A Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (BTech) or relevant qualification.Six (6) years post qualification engineering technologist experience required.
Compulsory registration with Engineering council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineering technologist.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's license.
Understanding of programme and project management.
Technical design and analysis knowledge.
Understanding research development.
Computer-aided engineering applications.
Knowledge of legal compliance.
Technical report writing and consulting.
Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making, creativity and teamwork.
Understanding of people financial management.
Customer focus and responsiveness.
Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
Computer Skills.
Planning and organizing.
Management.
Job Duties
Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists and associates in the field, workshop and technical office activities.Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
Provide input into the budgeting process.
Compile and submit reports as required.
Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan.
Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of databases.
Manage, supervise and control technical related personnel and assets.
Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
Research/ Literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise.
To liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.
