Artisan Assistant (6 Posts) at City of Tshwane

Section:

• Water Distribution (3 posts); Waste Water (3 posts)

Application Requirements:

• Basic literacy.
• Relevant experience in a municipal water network maintenance environment (added advantage).
• Physical fitness and good health, with no back problems.
• Ability to perform physical work related to operation and maintenance activities for extended periods.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts and standby.

Personal Attributes/Competencies:

• Positive attitude.
• Good health.
• Good communication skills.
• Dependability and trustworthiness.
• Ability to understand and execute the supervisor’s instructions.
• No fear of heights.
• No serious physical disabilities.
• No back problems.

Primary Functions:

• Handle applicable equipment and tools in the execution of duties.
• Dig and backfill trenches, abiding by set safety rules, including placing shoring where necessary or prescribed.
• Unblock municipal and private sewer blockages using the correct sewer tools.
• Prepare safe working areas.
• Dig for connections and break concrete where construction work is needed.
• Fill and compact trenches.
• Load and offload material, equipment, etc., for specific tasks.
• Mix and place concrete.
• Handle building material.
• Clean and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Clean properties and work areas after completing tasks.
• Assume the responsibilities of the team supervisor in the absence of an artisan.