44016208 - Foreman (Mechanical)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

FOREMAN (MECHANICAL)

REF NO: 44016208

RECREATION AND PARKS DIRECTORATE

PARKS LEISURE AND CEMETERIES DIVISION

Basic Salary

Grade: 11

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Plans and controls the repairs and maintenance of vehicles, small plant, machinery and agriculture / horticulture equipment.

• Oversees the functions of a spares and materials store.

• Administers, supervises and trains allocated staff. 

• Performs line function administration and financial controls. 

• Communicates, liaises and interacts with communities, internal and external stakeholders. 

• Ensures the health and safety of staff and the general public.

• Maintains an up-to-date working knowledge in the field of motor mechanics

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Competencies:

• Managing Work 

• Planning & Organising 

• Problem Solving 

• Workplace Safety 

• Discipline Specific Skills 

• Interpersonal Relationships 

• Communication •Service Delivery Orientation 

• Accountability & Ethical Conduct

• Resilience

• Direction setting 

• Coaching & Mentoring

Essential Requirements:

• Trade Tested Artisan in Petrol and or Diesel or Earth Moving Equipment. 

• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC). 

• Valid Professional drivers Permit (PrDP). 

• 4 years relevant post apprenticeship experience. 

• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

• 5 years relevant post apprenticeship experience.

Special Conditions:

May be required to work overtime/irregular hours. May be required to act in the capacity of surrounding posts. All posts of Workshop Superintendent/Foreman within the department are interchangeable.

Physical Requirements:

Required to perform all normal duties and functions of the post.