Area Foreman

Closing Date- 2024/10/21- Reference Number- WCG240913-3- Tracking Number- DOI 145/2024- Job Title- Area Foreman: Routine Maintenance Region-1 (Paarl), Ref no. DOI 145/2024- Department- Department of Infrastructure- Salary level- 6- Enquiries- Mr H Uys at (021) 863 2020- Job Type- Permanent- Location - Country- South Africa- Location - Province- Western Cape- Location - Town / City- Paarl- Job PurposeThe Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to maintain repair and protect the Proclaimed Provincial Road Network within the designated area comprising Region 1.
- Minimum RequirementsGrade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid driving licence (Code C or higher) with PDP.
- RecommendationExperience in the following: civil construction activities; Operating minor and large construction machines; Management and Supervision of staff and Administrative related experience.
- Key Performance AreasManagement of various Road Worker related Teams; Leading the execution of road construction/road maintenance operations; Assist in the undertaking of operational planning for the Proclaimed; Road Network; Manage, plan and Inspect road maintenance activities; Qualify and quantify material quantities for road maintenance activities; Define road defects during daily/weekly inspections and undertake corrective measures; Perform all administrative support functions pertaining to the Road; Worker related Teams; Safeguard work areas in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act; Handle emergency situations; Ensure that deadlines are met; train Supervisor and Subordinates in work methods.
- Competencies**Knowledge of the following**: Maintenance and repair of defects on roads and within road reserves according to the work methods; Operating of construction related machines; Supervision over a team of workers; Daily planning, organizing and coordinating of civil construction work and/or the maintenance thereof; Relevant further training.

**Skills needed**:Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Maintain good interpersonal relations; Ability to work under pressure; Good planning and problem-solving; Good time management.
- Remuneration**R255 450 per annum (Salary Level 6)**

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
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