Deputy Director: Waste Water Collection at City of Tshwane

Job Purpose

• To conduct the operational management of the depot, including controlling information management systems, maintaining good industrial relations, adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993) and ensuring the availability of human, material and fleet resources – all with the aim of ensuring the effective functioning of the municipal waste water collection system

Application Requirements:

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Civil Engineering and/or a water and sanitation-related qualification
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional
• Technologist at the Engineering Council of South Africa will be an added advantage
• At least eight years’ relevant experience in waste water collection
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal Attributes/ Competencies:

• Integrity; reliability; honesty; communication skills; negotiation skills; decision-making skills; ability to work under pressure; ability to set an example and draw up guidelines for acceptable personnel behaviour and conduct; ability to build a positive team spirit and promote good human relations and a positive image of the subsection

Primary Fuctions :

• Manage operations and maintenance, including contact with the general public and handling and following up on enquiries and complaints with accompanying investigations, reporting back and possible issuing of notices (all of which forms an integral part of this position)
• Manage the operation and maintenance of waste water collection infrastructure in order to ensure effective and efficient service delivery
• Oversee the removal of sewer blockages
• Oversee repair work to existing gravity sewer pipe infrastructure
• Oversee the maintenance of existing structural assets related to infrastructure
• Oversee the execution of preventative maintenance on waste water collection infrastructure
• Ensure and manage the execution of operational contracts
• Manage the operation of on-site sanitation systems
• Manage logistical, personnel and administrative operations
• Manage waste water collection networks
• Manage customer care operations related to waste water collection
• Delegate responsibility to personnel, together with acceptable methods of accountability
• Set up an effective personnel structure for the depot, with adjustments as and when necessary
• Compile merit reports of direct subordinates after deliberation with the manager
• Be involved with in-service training of personnel

Closing Date: 02.09.2025