Are you a skilled artisan with a passion for building and maintaining essential infrastructure? The Engineering Unit in Durban’s Roads Rehabilitation and Asphalt Paving Branch is looking for an experienced Roadmaker to join their team on a permanent basis.
This role not only offers a stable career but also the chance to impact the region’s road networks, ensuring safer and better-constructed roads for all residents.
Roadmaker Position Details:
- Job Title: Roadmaker
- Job Grade: T09
- Division: Asphalt Paving
- Department: Roads Provision
- Branch: Roads Rehabilitation
- Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Reporting To: Superintendent (Asphalt Paving)
- Application Closing Date: 8 November 2024
- Reference Number: ETH241018-6
- Job Number: 36001292
Purpose of the Job
The Roadmaker position plays a pivotal role in the construction and rehabilitation of roads. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating, controlling, and executing specialized tasks related to road construction, repair, trench reinstatements, and access hardening. This includes everything from setting up and managing the work in progress to ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards. The Roadmaker will contribute to creating and maintaining durable, high-quality roads for the local community.
Key Responsibilities
As a Roadmaker, the successful candidate will be involved in:
- Road Construction and Rehabilitation: Managing tasks associated with constructing new roads, repairing existing ones, and conducting trench reinstatements. The role includes supervising complete paving and milling operations, ensuring each step aligns with project requirements.
- Operations Management: Overseeing large-scale road works and planning necessary activities. This involves coordinating plant, machinery, and material usage for optimal project outcomes.
- Traffic Management: Setting up traffic deviations on work sites to ensure smooth and safe flow in compliance with the Department of Transport Road Traffic Act.
- Safety Compliance: Ensuring all operations adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, protecting team members and the public.
- Adherence to Standards: Working from detailed plans and ensuring all work is completed in accordance with specified quality standards.
Essential Competencies
To excel in this role, candidates must demonstrate:
- Workplace Safety: An understanding of workplace safety requirements, ensuring every job site meets safety standards.
- Planning and Organising: Strong organisational skills to manage resources effectively and ensure project timelines are met.
- Customer Focus: A commitment to customer service, with a focus on meeting the community’s needs.
- Accountability and Ethical Conduct: A commitment to ethical standards and accountability for one’s work.
- Resilience and Problem-Solving: The ability to tackle challenges head-on, finding solutions to ensure project continuity and success.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Applicants for this role must meet the following requirements:
- Trade Qualification: A Trade Tested Artisan certification as a Bricklayer is essential.
- Driver’s License: A valid EC1 driver’s license, along with a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP), is required for this position.
- Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant experience is essential, though candidates with three years of experience will be preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
The Roadmaker position offers an attractive annual salary range between R276,454.32 and R358,839.60. Additionally, the successful candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Housing Subsidy: Support towards housing expenses.
- Medical Aid: Access to a medical aid scheme.
- Pension Fund: Contribution towards a retirement plan.
- 13th Cheque: An annual bonus.
- Annual Leave: Paid leave entitlement.
This role provides a secure and rewarding opportunity, with the added advantage of being part of a team focused on improving public infrastructure.
Application Process
Interested and qualified individuals should apply by the 8th of November 2024. For more information or inquiries, potential applicants can contact the HR team through the following:
- Contact Person: HCSystems / HrEngRecruit
- Contact Numbers: 031 322 6050 / 031 311 7749
This is an excellent opportunity for skilled artisans to join a committed team in Durban’s Engineering Unit, making a difference in the community while growing professionally.
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The Roadmaker position with Durban’s Engineering Unit offers a meaningful career path for skilled artisans passionate about contributing to South Africa’s infrastructure. This role is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to play an essential part in building and maintaining roads that support daily life and economic activity in KwaZulu-Natal.
