CIVIL TECHNICIAN: ROADS AND STORMWATER

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

VACANCY

NOTICE NO: 243/2024

Kouga Local Municipality is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following positions:

CIVIL TECHNICIAN: ROADS AND STORMWATER

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma Civil Engineering at NQF level 6;
• 3 years relevant experience in the construction and maintenance of road and stormwater infrastructure;
• Code B Driving License;
• Computer literate – Office Applications;
• Registration with ECSA or Candidate Engineering Technician with ECSA;
• Sound knowledge of Legislation, Industry Guidelines and Procedures applicable to Roads and Stormwater provision;
• Good communication skills;
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).

SALARY:          R334 243.60 – R433 851.91 Per Annum

TASK:               11

DUTIES:

• Monitoring progress in achieving the outcomes identified as priority in the Roads and Stormwater Plans, assessing compliance with respect to specific Acts/ Legislation/ Regulations and advising and/ or supporting the immediate supervisor with information on progress and/ or results of interventions;
• Performing quality control procedures on sealed and unsealed roads pre and post construction;
• Provide input on by-laws containing conditions for the provision of Roads and Stormwater Plans;
• Analyzing the status of Roads and Stormwater infrastructure, through internal and external assessment, including field reports and data collected through investigations; as well as complaint registers;
• Reporting updates and providing information and guidelines to appointed consultants on planned maintenance projects;
• Provide technical support to ensure that programmes are implemented according to specifications and personnel are adequately trained to utilize systems;
• Ensure that adequate standards are adhered to, maintenance projects are implemented as planned, accurate record keeping and cost control systems are made available to the division;
• Ensure that Technical Engineering information reflected is accurate to facilitate the monitoring of ongoing projects and planned future projects, as well as Maintenance Engineering;
• Drafting specifications for tender documents and reports and Evaluating Tenders and providing input into the evaluation of consultant’s proposals and formulating recommendations for consideration during the appraisal and appointment process and submitting Business Plans to the Supervisor for approval;
• Analyzing and evaluating adjudication reports received from Consultant’s and preparing recommendations on tenders for consideration;
• Executing procedural measures for monitoring, updating and maintaining cash flows and deliverables in accordance with programme objectives and outcomes;
• Verifying quantities on payment certificates referring to budget guidelines and submitting variation orders to direct supervisor for approval;
• Conducting a maintenance backlog assessment to determine the capital required to eradicate any backlog in maintenance.

BENEFITS:                                             As per standard conditions of service.

Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Tuesday, 17 December 2024 at 12:00.

For any enquiries contact Mr. B Faulkner: 042 2002 200.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

1. Canvassing of councillors.
2. Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.

MR. C DU PLESSIS                                                                               P. O. BOX 21

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                                                      JEFFREYS BAY

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