Job Description

This role is responsible for supervising and coordinating civil maintenance activities on-site. The role ensures that projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. The incumbent will oversee workers, subcontractors, and materials while maintaining quality standards and safety regulations.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• N3 Certificate in Civil Engineering
• Fundamentals of Project Management certification (an added advantage)
• Minimum 3 years working experience in construction site supervision
• Experience with plant, facilities, and equipment maintenance in a Grain Silo (advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and safety regulations

KEY PERFORMACE AREAS

• Manage and oversee the internal civil team and contractors, ensuring efficient work execution. Assign tasks and monitor progress according to project schedules.
• Ensure effective communication with silo management and uphold quality control procedures.
• Manage and monitor contractors to ensure quality work, inspections, and sign-offs.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping and reporting on projects, manage contracts with external vendors, and ensure projects are executed within the approved budget.
• Adhere to safe working standards in accordance with the OHS Act.
• Execute work to prevent incidents that can cause damage to persons or property. Enforce and ensure compliance with safety standards at all silos in the work area.
• Conduct site inspections and resolve issues promptly to minimize safety incidents.
• Maintain daily site reports, attendance records, and progress updates.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and provide weekly feedback on projects.
• Report progress and problems to management, conform to AFGRI BBBEE status requirements, and ensure qualified, competent, and motivated staff.
• Oversee project timelines and budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and ensure all materials and resources are used efficiently.
• Address on-site issues and implement solutions promptly. Motivate and guide employees to maintain productivity and efficiency.
• Provide procedural and fair disciplinary actions to address deviations.
• Ensure a qualified, competent, and motivated workforce.
• Encourage continuous improvement and skill development within the team.
• Provide training and support to enhance team performance and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Excellent civil and general facility maintenance knowledge
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act
• Basic project management skills (an added advantage)
• Maintenance-specific administration and record keeping experience
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Rail and Safety Regulations
• Ability to read and understand building blueprints and technical drawings

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety cautious
• Good time management
• Self-starter
• Proactive
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Quality driven

CLOSING DATE: 25 March 2025Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions will be aligned to AFGRI's Employment Equity PolicyApplicants are informed that in order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information.A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes anotherxe2x80x99s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that personxe2x80x99s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website, https://www.agh.co.za/which HR Processing Notice we request you kindly download and read.

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