WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS

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REQUIREMENTS : NTC 3 Certificate (or equivalent vocational certificate) ; A minimum of 3 years’ practical work experience in Mechanical, Panel beating or similar fleet management environment; A valid code EC driving licence with PrDP to ensure stand-by duties will be performed. Recommendations: National/Advanced Certificate as a Qualified Motor Mechanic/Panel Beater; Experience in Government Motor Transport or other agencies fleet agencies. Competencies Working knowledge of the following: Government and/or other motor transport fleet agencies; RMI/SAMBRA (or equivalent) grading systems; Sound technical knowledge with regard to the repair, maintenance, panel beating and spray painting of vehicles; Knowledge of BBB-EE Act, Fleet Management Systems, Office Administration and Client Liaison Management; Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Strong technical acumen; Excellent planning and organisational skills; Ability to conduct technical research and report writing. 
 
DUTIES : Compare quotes to tow and/or recover vehicles, service, maintain and repair vehicles (mechanical and/or accident) and approve/decline said requests; Review vehicles technical history, and recommend/decline quotes for approval; Negotiate warranty claims, repetitive work, fleet discounts on parts and labour with vehicle related suppliers for quality control purposes and to verify repair work; Monitor and investigate vehicles failing to meet GMT quality assurance standards, find solutions and recommend corrective actions; Monitor Government Motor Transport work distribution to vehicle related suppliers; Inspect vehicles where the quote for repairs exceed the value of the vehicle, or the vehicle reached their economic life cycle, and recommend the use of parts or withdrawal from service. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Fourie at Tel No: (021) 467 4747 
 
 
 
 
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY OFFICER: PROGRAMME/PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY HEALTH REF NO: TPW 2019-235 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3 -year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years' experience in the built environment; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations (Act 85 of 1993); Building construction activities; Contract administration; Legislation pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Disease Act, Environment Conservation Act; Western Cape Maintenance Framework; Communication skills (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy with MS Office Package (Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint).
 
DUTIES : Managing of contract administration support; Managing health and safety plans for maintenance and capital projects; Ensure that all contractors executing construction works on projects are in accordance with approved H&S plan; Creating an environment which will enhance and contribute to safe working conditions and service delivery; Review and validate fee claims of appointed health and safety agents; Consultation with contractor and safety officers on project sites regarding ways to improve service delivery; Remain up to date with all applicable prescripts/policies and procedures; Inspect contractor’s equipment of sites and Health and Safety file; Ensure that sufficient demarcations and warning signs are provided in areas where lifting operations are being done on sites; Prepare health and safety specifications for construction works; Render technical services, inspection of sites, compile reports, promote safety and prepare budgets; Monitor compliance of the OHS Act; Appoint health and safety agents; Ensure the services of appointed Health and Safety Agents are correctly executed. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr L Binkowski at Tel No: (021) 483 3237