PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
As a Civil Maintenance Foreman, you will oversee and coordinate the maintenance and repair of civil structures, including roads, bridges, and buildings. Your responsibilities will include managing a team of maintenance workers, scheduling maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating with vendors and contractors.
Responsibilities:
Maintenance Planning and Execution
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of civil maintenance technicians, providing guidance, training, and support as needed.
- Develop and implement maintenance schedules for civil structures to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
- Implement preventive maintenance programs to extend the lifespan of machinery and equipment, reduce breakdowns, and minimise repair costs.
Quality Assurance and Control
- Conduct regular inspections of civil infrastructure to identify maintenance needs and prioritise repairs.
- Diagnose mechanical problems, develop solutions, and oversee repairs to restore equipment to optimal working condition.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols, promoting a culture of safety awareness among team members.
- Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment manuals, and maintenance logs.
Budget Management and Cost Control
- Accurately forecast maintenance costs based on historical data, upcoming projects, and potential emergencies.
- Allocate budget resources effectively to cover regular maintenance, repairs, and unexpected expenses.
- Estimate costs for maintenance activities, including labor, materials, equipment, and outsourced services.
- Perform cost-benefit analyses to justify expenditures and identify the most cost-effective solutions for maintenance issues.
- Regularly monitor and track maintenance expenses against the budget, identifying variances and taking corrective actions as necessary.
Team Leadership and Supervision
- Analyse regular staff establishment reports, identify risks and ensure that corrective measures/relevant management actions are implemented.
- Fill vacant posts in line with Senwes policies and procedures.
- Take action where necessary to materialise EE objectives.
- Arrange for induction of all new personnel to familiarise them with Senwes and the section’s activities.
Performance Management
- Contract performance before D-date:
- Set clear performance standards.
- Communicate expected outcomes.
- Observe and monitor performance and evaluate performance quarterly.
- Give constructive feedback and provide guidance to personnel.
Requirements
- N6 in Civil Engineering. Candidates with a relevant management certificate will receive preference.
- 3+ years of experience in civil construction, experience in supervisory roles will receive preference
We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference.
Kindly note that a consumer credit record will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances.
Should you meet the above requirements and be of the opinion that you can make a contribution to the company, kindly register and apply on our Career Page.
Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Closing date 24/08/2025