Technical Assistant: Team Lead Design: RSWD20588

Location City of Ekurhuleni Remuneration R 438,804.00 to R 601,956.00 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits) Assignment Type Permanent Job Purpose:

To provide technical and administrative support within Construction Section of the Roads and Transport Management department by assisting with the supervision, monitoring, coordination and reporting of municipal construction and maintenance projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• N6 Certificate in Civil Engineering (recognised FET institution)
• 1 year’s in a relevant environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Monitor stormwater, sidewalks, kerbing, paving and associated civil infrastructure works
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor contractor performance
• Monitor workmanship quality, progress against programme and compliance with approved drawings and specifications
• Identify construction defects, non-conforming work, risks and report these to the responsible official for corrective action
• Monitor compliance with environmental management requirements
• Ensure proper housekeeping on construction sites and assist that construction activities comply with occupational health and safety requirements
• Ensure that projects are completed in accordance with approved specifications, quality standards, safety requirements and budgets
• Support the preparation of project documentation, including progress reports, completion reports, snag lists and record information
• Respond to public complaints and queries related to construction activities and escalate matters where necessary

Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).

Enquiries: Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000

Note: The successful candidate who does not have the MFMA minimum competency requirements will be required to obtain them within 18 months of appointment, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.

Appointments will be made on a permanent basis to comply with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Amendment Act, 3 of 2022 and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.

Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally

Closing date: 2026/08/27

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