Artisan (Roads and Stormwater)

About the role

eThekwini is recruiting an Artisan for roads and stormwater works in Durban. The role covers repairs and planned, predictive maintenance, including coordinating site requirements, controlling personnel and performing specialised tasks on road and stormwater drainage projects.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret and coordinate pre-work and site requirements for repairs and planned, predictive maintenance.
• Control personnel, performance, productivity and discipline.
• Execute trade-related tasks and monitor progress on road and stormwater construction, repair and maintenance.
• Provide activity information to stakeholders about the works.
• Operate heavy and/or specialised vehicles such as tip trucks, crane trucks and vectors during maintenance activities.
• Carry out administrative tasks to update and maintain records of activities and operations.

Required profile

• Trade-tested artisan in civil construction or equivalent.
• 3 years of relevant post-apprenticeship experience.
• Valid motor vehicle driving licence (Code C1) and Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• Valid certification of competency in operating truck-mounted cranes, or obtainable within 6 months of appointment.
• Basic first aid certification to be completed within 6 months of appointment.

Required skills

• Managing work, planning and organising.
• Workplace safety and discipline.
• Communication, accountability and ethical conduct.
• Learning and team orientation.

The role requires working in all weather conditions, working outside normal hours during emergencies and planned overtime, and being on standby duty.