Road Work Superintendent - REF NO: DOT 145/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department: Transport

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate / National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 4; plus An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6 or higher) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management; plus A minimum of six (6) years’ experience in a road maintenance/construction environment; plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum code B).

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Job Knowledge.

• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal relation skills.
• Flexibility skills.
• Team-work skills.
• Accuracy.
• Aptitude of figures.
• Computer Literacy.
• Planning and organisation skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

DUTIES :

• Monitor the maintenance and repair of road surfaces on all surfaced roads such as resurfacing interval, culvert/bridge replacement, line painting, replacement of sign, grade and resurfaced gravel on loose top roads.
• Develop maintenance schedules for assets (roads, plant, equipment, etc).
• Plan and prepare a weekly/monthly site programme.
• Manage contracted services, project management and final inspection for capital projects.
• Provide technical advice on claims against the Department.
• Monitor and check the quality of work done by contractors/maintenance teams.
• Manage staff.