Control Water Control Officer at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 6 qualification majoring in water management/water quality/water distribution. Five (5) years’ experience as a water control officer in a water control-related function. Dam safety experience will serve as an added advantage

Duties

• Manage waste distribution operation: manage dam control office. Perform dam safety monitoring and inspections. Update maintenance logbooks. Development of operational roaster / schedule and manage the distribution of water users. Evaluate and enhance water supply efficiency and cost-effectiveness: evaluate the distribution of water supply to water users. Manage the water supply and abstraction and ensure regulatory compliance and investigate problems thereof and initiate remedial steps. Compile and manage the budget of the component regarding water supply function. Control and monitor the release and distribution of water.
• Keep records of water balances and meter readings for billing purposes. Collect and keep records of hydrological data. Inspect and report on maintenance of the infrastructure (dams and tunnels). Collect water meter readings and prepare reports. Apply health and safety regulations to the component. Co-ordinate dam safety activities, monitor environmental risk and enforce regulatory compliance. Management of human resources.