Senior Project Manager: Roads Infrastructure Maintenance at Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure

key Performance Areas

• Manage the regravelling of roads and construction of drainage structures: Plan and program roads regravelling and construction of drainage structures. Manage and coordinate the Identification, approval and the usage of the borrow pits. Manage and ensure the availability of resources (e.g. road regravelling material). Coordinate the execution of road regravelling activities. Monitor correct application and adherence to road regravelling and construction of drainage structure standards.
• Manage the district road maintenance operations: Manage the implementation of the road maintenance manual. Manage and control the utilization of heavy roads construction and maintenance plant and equipments. Manage adherence to Occupational Health and Safety by providing specifications for camp resources (sanitation resources etc.), protective clothing and equipments. Manage roads maintenance production and provide budget.
• Manage the provision of roads construction and maintenance inspection operations: Manage the process of conducting visual assessment on roads network and road works activities. Monitor the execution of roads construction and maintenance activities. Coordinate the implantation of roads projects.
• Manage the provision of mechanical services: Manage the acquisition and disposal of district plant and equipment. Manage the district repairs and scheduled maintenance of plant and equipment. Manage the mechanical maintenance systems. Manage roads maintenance plant and equipment. Manage the registration and renewal of licensing for plant and equipment.
• Manage the implementation of roads maintenance Expanded Public Works Programme: Manage the district Expanded Public Works Programme needs analysis and projects. Monitor and report on completion of small projects. Manage payment of NYS. Compile the district reports.
• Manage and utilize 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

Person Profile

• A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering.
• Five (05) years relevant experience in roads environment, three (03) years in Junior management position.
• Valid driver’s licence with the exception of applicants with disabilities