Amenities: Buildings, Senior Supervisor (REF: COM 280) - Ceres

Closing Date: 22 August 2025
Salary: R 238 081.01 per annum (Post Level T8 of a Grade 4 Municipality)

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• A valid driver's license Code EB with PRDP.
• Computer Certificate (MS Office Applications)
• 2 -5 years relevant experience.
• Good supervision, human relations, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Sound mathematical and technical skills and stock taking of e.g., cutlery after functions
• Obtaining quotations with correct specifications for maintenance to be done
• Responsible spending of allocated budget, ability to calculate overtime and standby, asset management, and ability to give attention to detail.
• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work overtime and/or outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.
• High level of responsibility, ability to work under pressure, and ability to handle conflict.
• Fluent in 2 of the 3 languages spoken in the Western Cape, Afrikaans, English, or IsiXhosa.
• Please note: A performance agreement also applies to this position, whereby the employer reserves the right to institute a performance management program.

Duties:

• Give instructions for work as scheduled to be carried out by caretakers and cleaners, and supervise the execution thereof
• Indicate physically what is required by assisting with the maintenance activities
• Give clear and sound instructions on work sequences and required results.
• Enforce the use of protective equipment to guard against personal injury.
• Report work-related injuries and keep a record of all incidents in the workplace.
• Transport workers to and from work sites and perform safe driving skills.
• Issue clear instructions on the use of protective clothing and applying safety requirements during the execution of duties
• Conduct inspections to verify that all tools and equipment are in good condition. (e.g., buff machines, ladders, vacuum cleaners,
• Ensure that work sites are clean and safe to work in before commencing tasks
• Ensure that all tools and equipment loaded onto the vehicle are secured properly
• Liaise with the immediate superior with regard to the maintenance required on vehicles and equipment
• Undertake inspections to ensure that all maintenance activities have been carried out in an acceptable manner and according to standards; Ensure that the community is provided with an efficient service
• Ensure that maintenance operations are carried out according to schedule in all areas of responsibility
• Carry out a complete vehicle inspection before leaving the workplace
• Make sure the vehicle is fully functional and in a roadworthy condition
• Report any defects found on the vehicle to the immediate superior
• Ensure that machinery and equipment are clean, maintained, and in good working condition (buff machines, scrubbers, stoves, vacuum cleaners)
• Ensure that equipment and machinery are used according to safety regulations (buff machines, scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, scaffolding)
• Carry out vehicle inspections to ensure that the vehicle is in good, roadworthy condition
• Manage, supervise, and coordinate the work sequences of caretakers(halls), workers, and cleaners
• Responsible for providing a safe and healthy working environment.
• Coordinate the cleaning and maintenance duties according to cleaning schedules
• See to it that material is utilized economically and that wastage is minimized.