Area Foreman: Construction and Specialised Maintenance Region 2 (Oudtshoorn), Ref no. DOI 123/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to maintain and protect the Provincial proclaimed road network in the Central Karoo and Garden Route DM areas.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid driving licence (Code C or higher)  with PDP.

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Construction, maintenance and reparations of roads; Operating of large construction machines; Civil construction activities.

Key Performance Areas    

• To inspect work done, supervise and train construction and specialised maintenance operators and supervisors; Operate and maintain machines and aids to be used for the road maintenance; Inspect roads away from location and compile defects list with other sections for planning purposes; Plan, procure and manage materials  usage; Plan and manage plant utilization with other sections of organization; Plan, organize, control and co-ordinate construction and specialised maintenance work as well as the administrative work attached to it; Ensure the safety of the working areas in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act; Discipline subordinates and apply proper Labour Relations actions when and if necessary; Be available and react to emergency situations; Must be willing to work away from home and sleep out.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Maintenance, reparation and construction of roads; Operating of construction machines; Supervision over a team of workers; Daily planning, organizing and coordinating of civil construction work and/or the maintenance thereof; Relevant further training; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Maintain good interpersonal relations; Ability to work under pressure; Good planning and problem-solving; Good time management.

Remuneration    

• R255 450 per annum (Salary Level 6) 

Note on remuneration:

• Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.