Deputy Project Manager at Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate and NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering. Three (03) years of experience at supervisory level in Roads Maintenance environment. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
• Knowledge And Skills; Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team leadership. Creativity, Financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer skills, People management, Planning and organising. Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks. Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation. Treasury Regulations. 

DUTIES :

• Manage the roads regravelling of roads. Identify the areas that needs regravelling. Planning of work to be done. Coordinate and facilitate work. Facilitate the preparation of quarry site and stockpiling of gravel. Conduct assessment of the work. Manage construction of drainage structures. Identify the spot that needs drainage. Quantify the material needed. Identify all working area environment before the work is started. Conduct inspection (Installation of pipes, maintenance of existing pipes). Assess compliance to OHS legislation.
• Investigate and report accidents. Inform OHS unit about the potential danger. Consolidate the availability of equipment and ensure proper maintenance. Liaise with the Mechanical workshop on: Equipment/plant that are available. Breakdowns are reported. Plant/equipment are well maintained. Manage and utilise resources (human, financial, & physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. Report on the utilisation of equipments. Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of subordinates. Provide capacity development of subordinates. Enhance and maintain subordinates’ motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management. Provide job description to subordinates. Manage leave matters.