Supervisor: Maintenance (Re-advertisement) (Ref Nr 40/2026)

Qualifications/ Experience

• Grade 9 or equivalent technical qualification; 1-2 years relevant experience; Code C driving licence

Key Performance Areas

• Supervising and leads personnel; Maintenance of all water & sewerage reticulations; Install approved new water and sewer connections; Install water & sewer lines; Assist finance department with meter readings; Do administrative work; Do standby duties; Oversee removal of muck, cleaning of irrigation water storage dams, cutting of hedges, refuse removals and maintenance works. Operate digger loader and front-end loader

Competencies

• Understands potential impact of problems to own working environment; Deals with clearly defined problems that are task specific; Demonstrates logical problem solving approach and provides rationale proposed solutions; Determines root causes of problems and evaluates whether solutions address root causes; Involves the appropriate people, to resolve complex task related problems; Plan tasks on a daily basis according to a set schedule; Focuses on the short to medium tasks on a project basis; Identifies resource requirements for undertaking specific tasks; Understands how the business unit functions; Has basic understanding of the municipality, its priorities and goals; Aware of policies and procedures and works in strict accordance within those parameters; Aware of issues impacting service delivery; Understands the principles and theory underpinning the specific profession; Has the ability to identify task specific problems and analyze all factors that influence the solution; Able to fully develop the preferred solution to the problem through a process of synthesis, with the application of all information acquired during the problem investigation; Able to execute or implement tasks or projects, ensuring the efficient utilization of people, materials, machines, equipment to achieve the end result within the set parameters; Appears supportive of initiatives and co-operates willingly in execution of tasks and duties; Organises the team and develops a work plan; Effectively allocates own time to complete work; Co-ordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts; Able to use resources optimally; Take advantage of available resources to complete work efficiently; Able to prioritise tasks; Identifies more critical and less critical activities and tasks, adjust priorities when appropriate; Remains focused on task at hand; Check quality of work against pre-determined specifications; Ensures that established procedures for completing work tasks are followed; Initiates action to correct quality problems or notifies others of quality issues as appropriate; Displays knowledge of all related safety or security regulations; Is aware of co-workers safety in the workplace; Understands how to use and operate equipment; Demonstrates and / or explains safety equipment and / or procedures; Enforces safety and / or security procedures; Documents and / or monitor safety or security violations; Is aware of the working with dangerous materials; Understand basic operational requirements and is able to feed this into the budgeting process; Able to establish rapport and gets on with others; Communicates effectively; Acknowledge contributions of others; Demonstrate effective oral and written communication; Communicates effectively with colleagues and clients; Committed to excellence; Keeps commitments and promises in undertaking tasks and meeting deadlines; Shows enthusiasm to take on new projects; Is a self starter; Drive to meet deadlines and motivates others to do the same; Creates an action oriented culture that supports the work unit in achieving its goals; Accepts criticism about performance in stride, while maintaining work standards; Continues to attempt to improve despite setbacks or other constraints; Conducts self in accordance with organizational values; Takes responsibility for own actions; Admits own mistakes and weaknesses and seeks help from others where unable to deliver; Treat all employees with equal respect; Gives direction to teams in meeting objectives and deadlines; Defines roles and responsibilities for team members and clearly communicates expectations; Makes positive impact and comes across as confident and professional; Commands respect from peers and subordinates; Settles disputes as quickly and as effectively as possible; Shares knowledge and information with peers and subordinates; Communicates tasks and expectations and sets realistic standards; Anticipates mistakes and freely offers assistance without being overbearing; Understands subordinates limitations; Encourages on-the-job training and the acquisition of new skills; Shows initiative and confidence in dealing with others; Able to manage in a team working effectively as a team member; Shares information and collaborates easily with others; Creates strong morale / team spirit