● National Diploma in Civil Engineering ● 5 years’ experience.
● Proficiency in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape (read, write and speak) ● Code B driver’s license ● Excellent organizational and interpersonal and written communication skills; ● Computer literacy (MS Word applications) ● Good Communication Skills an ability to build positive relationships with peers ● Be able to work under pressure ● Required to work in all weather conditions ● Work outside normal working hours, on standby, during emergencies and planned overtime.
● Supervise, Coordinate and controls the operations of the roads maintenance section ● Coordinate tasks / activities associated with the implementation of procedure and monitoring and reporting on sequences ● Inspecting facilities and surroundings and arranging for defects and/or maintenance to be attended to ● Plans, prioritises and schedules transport roads and storm water project planning and maintenance works ● Coordinates and controls tasks / activities associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline ● Monitoring attendance / conduct and output and addressing deviations from agreed performance indicators through meetings / counselling and / or other approved methods designed to improve and motivate personnel ● Monitors and evaluate progress with regards to repairing , construction, and installation and maintenance works (e.g. construction of asphalt / gravel roads, installation of underground pipelines, kerb-laying, lines and signs etc. ● Performs specific administrative tasks / activities associated with updating and maintaining records / information related to the activities / operations at the Depot ● Report to various institutions/persons ● Interacts with various institutions/persons ● Comply to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993).
Information to Consider
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and competency assessment and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal record will be verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all Financial Interests.
General application forms are available in the application section. The application for this job is available at the bottom of this page. A comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be hand delivered/couriered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, 1 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay or posted to 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:
- Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
- 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.
- Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
- Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area
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 shortlist is compiled.