Specialist: Transport Infrastructure Development

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VACANCY CIRCULAR 146/2025 City of Johannesburg

DEPARTMENT: Transport
BRANCH: Infrastructure
DESIGNATION: Specialist: Transport Infrastructure Development
REMUNERATION: R35 043.67 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
LOCATION: Old Mutual Building, 75 Helen Joseph Street, JHB 2000

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/NQF level 4 plus;
• A relevant BEng or BSc (Eng) Engineering degree and eligibility for registration as Pr Eng
  (NQF level 7);
• 5 – 8 Years of relevant experience;
• Valid driver’s license.

Primary Function:
To provide specialist technical expertise in the planning, design, implementation, and
monitoring of core transport infrastructure projects. Ensure that infrastructure
initiatives are aligned with the City’s strategic transport objectives and comply with
engineering standards, regulatory frameworks and sustainability principles.

Key Performance Areas:

• Execute the project planning process to inform the Subsection operational planning process;
• Translate planning outcome into detailed engineering solutions;
• Execute process optimisation and efficiency-related procedures for continuous improvement
  of infrastructure development projects;
• Provide technical advisory and support services;
• Ensure effective project management of all infrastructure development-related projects;
• Ensure effective project monitoring and control;
• Execute specific procedures to ensure effective governance and risk management for
  infrastructure development;
• Execute activities to ensure effective stakeholder relations communication;
• Perform specific administrative and reporting tasks associated with the infrastructure
  development projects;

Leading Competencies:

• Computer literacy – Microsoft Application;
• Infrastructure design; engineering analysis and project documentation;
• Planning, scheduling, resource coordination and risk management;
• Ability to interpret technical data, assess feasibility and propose solutions;
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical reporting and stakeholder
  engagement;
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across departments;
• Proactive identification and resolution of technical and operational challenges;

Core Competencies:

• In-depth understanding of transport infrastructure systems, including roads, bridges and
  public transport facilities;
• Familiarity with municipal planning framework, integrated transport plans (ITPs) and
  spatial development strategies;
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (e.g. Municipal Systems Act, SANRAL
  guidelines, SANS code);
• Awareness of environmental safety and sustainability considerations in infrastructure
  development;
• Personnel management.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The
City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National
legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these
requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups, including
those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved
Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race,
gender and disability.”

CANDIDATES WHO APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION IN CIRCULAR
128/2025 DO NOT NEED TO APPLY AGAIN

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by
using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1KhGrdz7ARHGqZBX2GJz7qgew554

APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Estelle Buys
Tel No: 011 021 8710

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, 08 DECEMBER 2025

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is
received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application
was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of
Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of
your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and
related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg,
you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:

• Credit Record,
• CV validation and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and Identity validation.

We wish you all the best with your applications