Tar***sai
Education
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2019 - 2020)
- Degree: Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
- Field of Study: Construction Management
- Description: Grade: Summa Cum Laude; Activities and societies: Golden Key International Honors Society
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2012 - 2016)
- Degree: National Diploma (ND)
- Field of Study: Civil Engineering
Skills:
Civil Engineering, Leadership
Work Experience:
Acting Control Engineering Technician at Western Cape Government
- Location: Hybrid
- Duration: Oct 2023 to Present
Production Engineering Technician at Western Cape Government
- Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Duration: Apr 2022 to Present
- Description: Department of Transport and Public Works Directorate: Road Planning: Proclamations and Road Use
I am responsible to assist with the management of the Proclamation and Road Location section pertaining to proclaimed Provincial roads. My key responsibilities are:
- Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
- Compile and submit reports as required.
- Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of databases.
- Provide GIS, mapping and information supply services.
Candidate Engineering Technician at Department of Water and Sanitation
- Location: Worcester Area, South Africa
- Duration: Apr 2017 to Mar 2022
- Description: Directorate: Infrastructure Build Operations and Maintenance: Southern Operations IBOM: SO
I was a Project Manager responsible for operations, maintenance and rehabilitation of bulk water infrastructure in the Western Cape region. My key responsibilities were:
- Yearly dam safety inspections
- Creating work schedules for maintenance
- Develop procedures and manuals for dams
- Complete maintenance & capital projects
- Budgeting and expenditure control
- Compile designs and specifications
- Manage OHS at workplace
- Monitor appointed contractors
- Liaise with external providers
- Technical proposal and completion reports
- Asset verification
Learner Intern at Department of Water and Sanitation
- Location: Pretoria Area, South Africa
- Duration: Jan 2015 to Dec 2015
- Description: Directorate: Learning Academy
I completed the DWS, Learner Internship program. It comprised of assessment based modules with a focus on presentation skills and report writing to prepare interns for the work place:
- Administration
- Computers
- Survey
- Drawings
- Construction
- Integrated Water Resource Management
- Hydrology
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
There is a gap of approximately 16 months between the 2015 Learner Internship and the 2017 role as Candidate Engineering Technician; the gap is short but explainable.
All roles fall within civil infrastructure (water, transport, road use) with related technical requirements, indicating strong industry consistency.
Recent years show multi-year tenure in both DoW (2017–2022) and Western Cape Government (2022–present), suggesting reliability and stability.
Professional registration as a civil engineering technician aligns well with the roles; US licensure differences may affect senior design roles but not technician-level responsibilities.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Senior Civil Engineering Technician – Road Proclamations & GIS Specialist96% fit
Direct alignment with road proclamations, GIS, and database management; suitable for senior technician or team-lead roles in US transportation agencies. Licensure and visa considerations apply.
Project Manager – Civil Infrastructure (Built Environment)93% fit
Five-plus years of project management in built environments with budgeting and contractor oversight; strong fit for PM roles in US infrastructure projects. US licensure may be needed.
Transportation Planner / Roadway Asset Manager90% fit
Experience in road use, proclamations, road planning, GIS and mapping translates well to transportation planning or asset management in US entities. Relocation and licensure considerations apply.
Water Infrastructure Project Manager / Asset Manager85% fit
Background managing bulk water infrastructure aligns with water utility project management; can be valuable in US utilities with appropriate credentialing.
Dam Safety & Asset Integrity Engineer82% fit
Dam safety inspections and asset verification support dam safety or asset integrity roles; may require US-specific licensure or credentials.
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