JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: To co-ordinate and control the regular testing of raw material for asphalt production and the manufactured asphalt bituminous products

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):
• Demonstrate an understanding of asphalt and bituminous product mix design and knowledge regarding surfacing technology
• Carry out routine tests on raw materials for asphalt production
• Maintain records on an asphalt plant
• Co-ordinate, control and report on the testing of raw material
• Conduct routine plant tests
• Apply quality principles
• Apply productivity principles
• Identify, describe and use materials in Civil Engineering construction
• Apply health and safety to a work area

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Grade 12 with technical subjects
• N4 Certificate will be an added advantage
• Course in Asphalt and Bitumen Technology

EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum requirement: at least 6 years in a relevant technical position
• Desired requirement: Junior Foreman for 3 years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Action and goal orientated with ability to apply expertise and technology
• Strong planning, organizing and administrative skills
• Co-ordinate and control technical operations
• Computer literate

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Adhere to principles and values
• Apply good governance principles
• Deals effectively with change
• Produce and maintain effective business results
• Maintains effective relationships

CLOSING DATE: 11 July 2014