Superintendent: De Doorns at Breede Valley Municipality

Job Purpose:

• Co-ordinates and manage the operations of the Public Works Section (De Doorns) including Solid Waste Management, Roads and Storm water, maintenance of Parks and Open Spaces, Cemeteries and Buildings through the application of laid down procedures.

Duties:

• Communicating with the immediate superior and establishing technical details/specifications and requirements for specific projects and related maintenance works  Coordinating and controlling the construction, repair and maintenance of roads and storm water networks, Removal of Solid Waste and Area Cleaning, Parks and Cemeteries, Public Toilets and Building Maintenance  Monitoring the execution of work sequences and priorities against laid down timeframes. Inspecting landfill site operations and ensure the correction of deviations  Communicating work sequences from work orders/plans to maintenance personnel on site  Establish repair requirements after inspection of buildings and facilities 
• Monitoring/reviewing capital and operating expenditure of the Section and implementing various checks and balances with a view to identifying, investigating and notifying the immediate superior/line manager of variances and outcomes. Monitoring attendance and addressing deviations from agreed performance indicators through meetings/counselling and/or other approved methods designed to improve and motivate personnel  Checking and validating information/documentation (works orders, requisitions, time and attendance schedules, etc.) pertaining to specific operational activities against field reports, work orders and other instructional based documentation prior to approving and submitting for further processing  Liaise with the internal and external stakeholders.  Evaluating the operating functionality and condition of vehicles, plant and equipment and the status and movement trends with respect to stock items  Evaluating and correcting deviations or non-compliance with safety and standard operating procedures and/or investigating, establishing and reporting causes of accidents and/or incidents.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent technical qualification, and Computer Literacy: MS Office.  3 - 5 years’ relevant experience required.
• Other Requirements: Code B Driver`s Licence. Proficiency in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape.
• Preferred Requirements: Relevant National Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Functional Competencies: Discipline Specific Skills, People Management, Task Management, Work Place Safety, Budgeting. 
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation. 
• Personal Competencies: Action and outcome orientation, Resilience, Ethics and Accountability.
• Management/Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact and Influence, Coaching and Mentoring, Team Orientation.