• Reference Number : REFS/021929
• Directorate : TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : 371 253.00 – R 556 080.00 per annum (plus benefits). The offer is based on recognition of experience after obtaining registration. ((Proof of recognized experience will be requested only to the shortlisted candidates)
• Enquiries : Mr F Masuku Tel No: 011 355 7195

Requirements :

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering/ Transport Engineering. Compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician with 3 years post qualification technical experience. Valid driver’s license. KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of Gauteng Infrastructure Act of 2001, SPLUMA, National Land Transport Act of 2009 and other relevant prescripts. Knowledge of geometric design and traffic engineering principles, land-use planning principles, transportation planning processes and the associated legal compliance requirements. Research and development knowledge. Technical report writing and computer aided design applications. SKILLS The analysis of survey drawings and transportation infrastructure design drawings. Data Management: ability to collect, analyse, and manage large transport planning and design datasets related to transportation infrastructure and land-use management. Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams, and coordinate with various stakeholders, professional consultants (town and regional planners, civil and transportation engineers, land surveyors, environmental planners, etc.), Provincial and National Departments, Planning and Transportation Agencies, all municipalities in the Gauteng Province, the general public. Communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Duties :

• Assess, evaluate and compile conditions in relation to and protecting the Gauteng Strategic Road Network (GSRN) in terms of Gauteng Transport Infrastructure Act (GTIA), 2001(Act No. 8 of 2001 as amended) and other related legislation and policies. The said development applications from include townships, professional consultants (town and regional planners, civil and transportation engineers, land surveyors, environmental planners, etc.), other Provincial departments and National Departments, agencies, all municipalities in the Gauteng Province and the general public include township establishments, removal of restrictive conditions in title deeds, rezonings, subdivisions, consent uses, consolidations and the evaluation of site development plans for building line encroachment applications. Conduct site investigations to assess the safety of proposed access positions to proposed land use change developments i.e. check for compliance to sight distances requirements required to finalise conditions and comments for land use change and development locations. Render consultation services and attend to enquiries in relation to the land use change and development applications affecting the Gauteng Strategic Road Network (GSRN). These inquiries include walk-ins without appointments, telephonically, email and virtual meetings. Assist in the management and supervision of staff in the sub-directorate, compile individual monthly technical reports and assist the administrative staff especially on the technical aspects of the work. Receive development applications (through the Departmental registry system) and assess if they are affected by the GSRN and the applicable provisions of the GTIA. Allocate development applications to the other technical teams within the Department, i.e. Design Service and Traffic Engineering. Issue written instructions to the administration team within the sub-directorate Development Facilitation to compile official responses, comments and conditions to the land use and development applications. Ensuring adherence to turn around times and quality assurance of written instructions to the administration teams.

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, FEMALES AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http:// jobs.gauteng.gov.za Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 0113557521/ 0113557252. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with the Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. NB: KINDLY NOTE THAT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE Z83 AND ALSO ATTACHED BOTH THE FULLY COMPLETED, INITIALED, AND SIGNED Z83 AND YOUR COMPREHENSIVE CV. FAILURE TO ATTACH THE Z83 AND COMPREHENSIVE CV WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING DISQUALIFIED.

Employer : Department of Roads and Transport

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 29-11-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.