Senior Professional Officer (Due To The Revised JD Note The Changes To Ws 33/26)

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Overview This is for the position of Senior Professional Officer at The City of Cape Town. The role involves the effective implementation of Civil Engineering capital and operational projects, with a focus on planning, design, and project execution within Reticulation, particularly for Water & Sanitation infrastructure. The internal reference "Due To The Revised JD Note The Changes To Ws 33/26" indicates this is an updated role within the organisation. What you will do * Apply a substantial body of knowledge within the discipline by effective implementation of Civil Engineering capital and operational projects, including the Planning, Design and Project execution in Reticulation. * Investigate as-build drawings to undertake short- and long-term planning. * Engage with Master Planning unit to understand the development requirements. * Ensure that the City design standards and legislative requirements are maintained with the delivering of capital projects. * Works projects/work packages documentation using the latest SCM templates. * Project implementation and project management, by arranging project commencement and meeting with all stakeholders. * Manage site risks and make engineering decisions, as required. * Manage the Quality & Environmental Management Plans and compliance to specifications. * Facilitate development processes for external clients and internal departments. * Maintain effective communication, awareness and information sharing. * Manage financial administration of projects. * Ensure compliance with corporate directives and statutory requirements and enhance service delivery. Requirements (from the original advert) * B Tech / B Eng or BSC degree in Civil Engineering. * 5-8 years relevant experience in Water & Sanitation infrastructure engineering. * Registration as professional with ECSA as Pr Eng/ Pr Tech Eng. * Valid Driver’s Licence Code B. Who should apply An ideal candidate is a Civil Engineer holding a B Tech, B Eng, or BSC degree, with 5-8 years of relevant experience in Water & Sanitation infrastructure engineering. Professional registration with ECSA as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng is required, along with a valid Driver’s Licence Code B. Applicants should be adept at managing the entire lifecycle of Civil Engineering capital and operational projects, including planning, design, project execution, stakeholder engagement, risk management, financial administration, and ensuring adherence to city design standards and legislative requirements. Deadline 20.10.2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-professional-officer-due-to-the-revised-jd-note-the-changes-to-ws-33-26-city-of-cape-town Source: myjobmag

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