About the Role
The Department of Transport in Limpopo is actively seeking two dedicated and skilled individuals to join their team as Inspectors for Maintenance Operations. This vital role is based in both Capricorn and Waterberg, where you will play an essential part in ensuring the safety and quality of road maintenance across the province. As an Inspector, your work will significantly impact local communities by promoting better infrastructure and facilitating safer travel for residents and visitors alike.
Your responsibilities in this role will not only focus on inspecting maintenance works but also on providing expert guidance and recommendations to teams on the ground. This position is crucial for ensuring that road work meets established standards, directly contributing to the overall quality of public service in South Africa. By joining the Department of Transport, you will be part of a team that strives to enhance the transport infrastructure in Limpopo, supporting economic growth and community well-being.
About the Department
The Department of Transport is committed to developing and maintaining an efficient, safe, and sustainable transport system for all South Africans. With a mission to improve transportation services and infrastructure, the department plays a crucial role in ensuring mobility and accessibility throughout the province. Working in this department means being part of a larger effort to enhance the quality of life for citizens by providing reliable transportation options.
The Department of Transport emphasizes the importance of teamwork and community engagement. Employees are empowered to make a difference in people’s lives by ensuring that roadways are safe and well-maintained, reflecting the department’s commitment to public service.
What You’ll Do
- Inspect road maintenance works to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
- Write detailed reports on the quality of work performed.
- Identify gaps in compliance and provide actionable advice to maintenance teams.
- Provide expertise in roads maintenance and guide teams on best practices.
- Conduct skills audits to identify training needs and facilitate in-house training.
- Monitor progress on capital projects through regular inspections and meetings.
- Liaise with communities and the Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) regarding road maintenance quality.
- Attend joint meetings with stakeholders to address road maintenance queries.
What You’ll Need
- A Trade Diploma and Grade 12 qualification.
- A minimum of three years’ experience in road work maintenance.
- A valid driver’s license (excluding applicants with disabilities).
- Knowledge of Public Service Acts, regulations, and frameworks relevant to the role.
- Familiarity with machinery, occupational safety, and artisan-related activities.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and team leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and computer skills, with a focus on financial management and planning.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Trade Diploma.Grade 12.
Three (3) years road work maintenance experience.
Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
Skills & Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks.
Knowledge of Artisan related activities.
Knowledge of machinery and occupational safety act.
Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making.
Team leadership.
Creativity.
Financial management.
Customer focus and responsiveness.
Communication.
Computer skills.
People management.
Planning and organising.
Conflict management.
Job Duties
Inspect roads maintenance works to monitor compliance with standards/specifications: Check and monitor compliance with standards and specifications.Write reports on quality of the work.
Identify gaps and give advice accordingly.
Provide expert advice to workers.
Recommend actions to be taken.
Provide roads maintenance expertise to maintenance teams: Provide work guidance.
Identify training needs.
Conduct skills audit.
Facilitate training.
Conduct in-house training.
Monitor progress on capital projects: Conduct inspection of capital projects.
Attend capital projects meetings.
Provide reports.
Liaise with communities and RAL on the quality of roads maintenance: Attend joint meetings with RAL and communities on the status of the quality of the roads.
Attend road maintenance queries.
Provide written reports.
