Professional Officer: Routine Road Maintenance (Bredasdorp) at Overberg District Municipality

Salary: T-14= R 533 124 – R 692 004 per annum plus the normal fringe benefits of a Local Authority. Essential Motor Scheme applicable to this position.

Requirements: 

• A relevant B. Tech Degree in Civil Engineering and registered as a Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA. 
• Computer literacy: MS Office. 
• Valid Code B Driver’s license. 3-5 Years Post Qualification experience in routine road maintenance and construction.

Other Requirements: 

• The incumbent must perform well-defined activities. 
• Applies a known body of knowledge. 
• Works independently and seeks advice as and when required. Supervises and coordinates teams. 
• Applicants must be literate in at least two of the three Official Languages of the Western Cape.

Responsibilities/ Duties: 

• The incumbent is responsible to coordinate and control the gravel and surfaced road routine maintenance operations within the Bredasdorp Overberg area. 
• Monitor and evaluate progress with regards to maintenance activities
• Ensure quality control is met during re-gravelling and concrete works. 
• Ensure that technical specifications and standards are maintained throughout projects. 
• Ensure completion of tasks in projected timeframe. 
• Prepare reports and be responsible for general administrative tasks related to work. 
• Be responsible for day-to-day logistical arrangements. 
• Enforce discipline and ensure that Health and Safety standards are met. 
• Evaluate subordinates. 
• Network and capacity building with other departments and public entities