Job Purpose
The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to manage and supervise road worker maintenance teams whilst performing road maintenance on Proclaimed Road Network in the West Coast Area. This post is based in Malmesbury.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 10 (or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid (Code EC) driving licence with professional drivers permit (PDP).
Recommendation
Experience in the following: Civil construction activities; Operating large construction machines; Management and supervision of staff; Administrative related experience.
Key Performance Areas
Plan, supervise and undertake road maintenance activities; Determine material quantities for road maintenance activities; Define road defects and undertake corrective measures; Safeguard work areas in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act; Train subordinates.
Competencies
Good understanding of the maintenance and repair of defect on roads and within road reserves; Conflict and diversity management; Skills needed: Communication (verbal and written); Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Ability to work in a team; Self-motivated.
Remuneration
R 171 537 per annum (Salary Level 4)
Note on remuneration: Employees’ service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medicalassistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes
Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will be accepted.
Kindly note that this is areadvertisement, applicants whopreviously applied must re-apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments /proficiency test. Nominated Candidate/s will be subjected to a medical fitness test as prescribed by the Construction Regulations, as contained in the OHS Act, 85/1993. Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preferences.
The selection process will be guidedby the EE targets of the employing department.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly notet hat technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.