● Grade 12 or equivalent technical qualification (NQF4) ● Trade Tested Artisan Diesel and / or Petrol ● 3-5 Years’ relevant experience.
● Valid Code C driver’s license. ● Computer Literate (MS Office applications) ● Exceptional Supervisory Skills ● Good analytic skills ● Good human relations, interpersonal and communication skills; ● Ability to give attention to detail ● High level of responsibility ● Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages in the Western Cape Province ● Be able to work outside normal working hours during emergencies, on standby and planned overtime. Ability to work independently.
● Coordinates, implements, facilitate and controls the work sequences associated with the maintenance of petrol/diesel driven Mechanical Plant, vehicles and equipment of the Municipal fleet ● Execute all related services of the municipality's fleet including of roadworthiness, vehicle inspections and initiate preventative maintenance on vehicles ● Comply to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993) ● Adhere to Supply Chain Management procedures ● Coordinate and control tasks/ activities associated with personnel performance, productivity and discipline ● Plans and prioritises predictive maintenance programs and projects.● Coordinate and attends to procedural administrative requirements, record keeping and reporting deadlines associated with the functionality● Keeping abreast of developments, emerging trends and latest technologies in the profession.
CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Problem Solving: The ability to gather information, analyse issues and deal with complexity and ambiguity. Shows long-term thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications. Is able to see the ‘Bigger Picture’.
- Planning & Organising: The ability to plan and organise the work unit using goal setting, objectives, targets, creating work schedules and work plans with associated resources and budgets, according to the municipality’s procedures in order to achieve the tasks, functions, results of the work unit.
- Otganisational Awareness: Drives equitable service delivery taking into account how political and service issues, program, policies and decisions impact public interest / concerns.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Discipline Specific Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
- People Management: Manages and encourages people, optimises their outputs and effectively manages relationships in order to achieve municipal goals.
- Task Management: Plans, manages, monitors and evaluates specific activities in order to deliver the desired outputs and outcomes.
- Work Place Safety: The ability to assess the needs of employees and linking that to the municipality’s policies on health, safety and wellness.
Budgeting: Maximises the municipalities’ business sense and displays a sound business understanding in applying the most effective management practices to achieve municipality and department financing goals and objectives.
PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION COMPETENCIES
- Interpersonal Relationships: The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the Municipality.
- Communication: The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others.
- Service Delivery Orientation: The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals.
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
- Action and Outcome Orientation: The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises. It manifests itself in one’s ability to stay focused on tasks, to be energetic, persistent and reliable.
- Resilience: The ability to respond constructively to pressure / stress situations and the ability to persist with goals despite obstacles and setbacks.
- Ethics and Accountability: The ability to innovate and challenge the status quo and the ability to cope with change driven by others.
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.