NOTICE 14 OF 2020 SENIOR FOREMAN: ROADS CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE

Closing Date: 31 March 2020
Salary: R 263 030.81 – R 341 439.61 (T11) + MUNICIPAL BENEFITS

DIRECTORATE:               ENGINEERING SERVICES

DIVISION:                           ROADS, TRANSPORTAND STORM-WATER SERVICES

SUB-SECTION:                  ROAD CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE

BASIC SALARY:     R 263 030.81 – R 341 439.61 (T11) + MUNICIPAL BENEFITS

REF NO.:                             Notice 14 of 2020

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: ●An appropriate tertiary qualification in the Civil Engineering or equivalent NQF 6 ● 3 years’ relevant experience in roads construction and maintenance.  

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:  ● Computer literate ● Valid code C1 driver’s license with a valid PrDP. ● Good human relations, interpersonal and communication skills ● Ability to give attention to detail ● High level of responsibility● Ability to work under pressure ● Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape (read, write and speak) ● Required to work outside normal office hours, during emergencies and planned overtime.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Co-ordinate and control tasks/ activities  associated with technical and operational outcomes of minor roads construction and maintenance ● Assessing the acceptability of procedures, systems and controls associated with vehicle, plant, equipment and material availability and utilisation ● Controls tasks  associated with personnel performance, productivity and discipline of the human capital of the Sub Section ●Conducting routine inspections of the road network maintenance requirements and reports defects/ structural failures  ● Participate in operational discussions/ meetings ● Plans and  prioritises predictive maintenance programs and projects.  ●Respond to urgent/ unscheduled work requests ● Comply to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993) ●Adhere to Supply Chain Management procedures ●Coordinate and attends to procedural administrative requirements, record keeping and reporting deadlines associated with the functionality ● Keep abreast of developments, emerging trends and latest technologies in the profession.

Work related enquiries can be directed to Superintendent: Roads & Storm-water: Mr. C Adams; cadams@plett.gov.za r on tell: 044 501 3000.

For general enquiries contact Mr J Williams or Ms L Clark on telephone no:  044 501 3418.

Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and evaluation process and be aware that previous employers and references may be contacted and their qualifications, credit record may be verified and they will be subjected to a police security clearance.

Application forms are available on the Bitou website (www.bitou.gov.za). A detailed CV of no more than five pages plus original certified copies of qualifications must be attached to the application form and must be posted /hand delivered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay; 6600.

Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Please take note:

1. ONLY hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
2. No late applications will be considered.  Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
3. Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
4. Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area.

ADV LMR NGOQO

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                               CLOSING DATE: 31 MARCH 2020 @ 14:00 pm

If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a short list is compiled.