City of Cape Town
Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest city. It is the second-most populous city and plays a key role in national employment. As the legislative capital, it serves as the administrative and economic center of the Western Cape. It is also Africa’s third-largest economic hub. The City of Cape Town works to provide fast, effective services and communication to its people.
Senior Professional Officer
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: Bachelors
- Experience: 5 – 7 years
- Location: Western Cape
- City: Cape Town
- Job Field: Engineering / Technical
Requirements
- BTech, BSc, or BEng Degree in Civil Engineering
- At least 5 to 7 years of experience after graduation in project management, design, contract management, or construction of civil engineering and industrial building projects
- Experience in managing major projects worth over R75 million
- Candidate Engineering Technologist or Engineer (required), or Professional registration with ECSA as Pr Tech Eng or Pr Eng (preferred)
- Registration as Pr PM or Pr CPM is an advantage
- A valid Code B or EB driver’s licence
Key Performance Areas
- Manage projects for Urban Waste Management facilities effectively, from site selection to development and operations. This includes integrated waste management facilities, transfer stations, landfill sites, drop-off points, offices, and depots.
- Scope out projects, identify risks, and develop mitigation or contingency plans.
- Prepare infrastructure plans for the long-term Service Master Plan and the City’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP).
- Identify projects and estimate costs for the 3-year, 10-year, and 20-year capital budgets.
- Draft specifications and help select consultants through a competitive process.
Closing Date: 12 November 2025
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the City of Cape Town’s official careers portal.
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