Supervisor Maintenance at Maphumulo Local Municipality

• SALARY (Task 09): R 261 441. 24-R339 347. 28 per annum

Basic qualifications and experience

• Matric Certificate, NQF level 4 Operators Certificate, Two (2) years' experience in Construction Processes/ roads / plant yard / technical services plus Two (2) years supervisory experience. Ability to communicate in both isiZulu and English languages. Valid C1 driver's license with PrDP.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required

• General understanding of local government.
• Knowledge of local government systems, procedures and processes.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Operating Regulations for Heavy Plant Roads
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Planning and report writing skills.
• Must be able to lead and supervise team of workers.

Key Performance Areas

• Monitoring and evaluation of progress with regards to repair, construction, and maintenance type of work including but not limited to construction of asphalt/ gravel roads.
• Ensure quality of blading, gravelling, and compaction as per engineering standards.
• Daily inspection of plant checklists, pre-start inspections and defect reporting.
• Transport maintenance team to their working stations/sites.
• Ensuring that a team of operators performs its tasks through adhering to health and safety standards.
• Prepare working plan for operators.
• Compile weekly report for activities undertaken by the team. Allocate daily tasks to the team.
• Control fuel consumption, abuse and diesel usage logbooks.
• Plans, prioritises and schedules roads project and maintenance work and ensure that the material, equipment and personnel to achieve outcomes of roads construction and maintenance are readily available.
• Report all incidents, accidents and near-misses. Ensure PPE compliance.
• Perform any other duties as the manager/ supervisor may request from time to time.