ROAD WORKER SUPERVISOR: ROUTINE MAINTENANCE REGION 2
Department of Infrastructure · western cape · Department of Infrastructure
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Reference
- DOI 132/2025 R1
- Salary band
- R 236 877
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Infrastructure Location: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government Salary: R201 093 - R236 877 per annum (Level 04) Requirements: Grade 10 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years semi- skilled manual experience; A valid (Code EC) driving licence with professional drivers permit (PDP). Competencies: Good understanding of the maintenance and repair of defects on roads and within road reserves; Conflict and diversity management; Experience in the operating of more than one large construction machine; Supervision of stuff; Civil construction activities; Skills in the following: Communication (verbal and written); Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Ability to work in a team; Self-motivated. Duties: Supervise the maintenance and building of roads; Inspect work, supervise and train workers; Handle and maintain machines and aids which are used for roads maintenance work and construction work; Plan and supervise maintenance and construction of roads, premises and building; Repair equipment in and to buildings, premises and roads; Undertake the safeguarding of work areas and construction machines in terms of the Health and Safety Act; Discipline subordinates and apply proper labour relations. Application instructions: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https:// westerncapegov.erecruit.co Enquiries: Mr M Stegmann Tel No: (044) 272 6071 Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department by applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/ managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please
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Requirements
- ✓Grade 10 (equivalent or higher qualification)
- ✓A minimum of 3 years semi- skilled manual experience
- ✓A valid (Code EC) driving licence with professional drivers permit (PDP)
- ✓Competencies: Good understanding of the maintenance and repair of defects on roads and within road reserves
- ✓Conflict and diversity management
- ✓Experience in the operating of more than one large construction machine
- ✓Supervision of stuff
- ✓Civil construction activities
- ✓Skills in the following: Communication (verbal and written)
- ✓Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Key responsibilities
- •Supervise the maintenance and building of roads
- •Inspect work, supervise and train workers
- •Handle and maintain machines and aids which are used for roads maintenance work and construction work
- •Plan and supervise maintenance and construction of roads, premises and building
- •Repair equipment in and to buildings, premises and roads
- •Undertake the safeguarding of work areas and construction machines in terms of the Health and Safety Act
- •Discipline subordinates and apply proper labour relations