Erratum Millwright: Water Section at Midvaal Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• National Diploma specific to vocation or recognized trade tested Millwright qualification (with N3)
• Basic Boiler making, Electrical & Fitting skills
• Driver’s License (PDP added advantage)
• Computer Literate (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• An honest, hardworking, and self-disciplined person
• Skills & Competencies associated with vocation:
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Empowerment
  • Adaptability
  • Mentorship skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Conflict & stress management skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Attention to detail
• Competency in the interpretation of layouts and drawings
• Competent in interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience related to electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and commissioning of services pipe networks, pumps, motors, valves, PRV (Pressure Reducing Valves) and auxiliaries, wiring of panels, programming of program logic controllers (PLCs), variable speed drives (VSDs) and pump/motor relays, construction or assembly of services pipe networks
• Municipal environment experience will be an added advantage

DUTIES

Installs and maintains all water and sewer pumps, panels, and motors within the jurisdiction area of the council supplied localities by:

• Checking, fault finding, root cause analysis, and preventative maintenance of equipment
• Cleaning, repairing parts of panels, pumps, and motors as well as the structure of pump stations and related work areas to ensure good maintenance and operation of the abovementioned structures
• Responsible for the general maintenance on municipal pumps and water services infrastructure to ensure safe and precise supply of water services to consumers/ratepayers/general public

Supervision and control over the assisting team’s daily productivity of the section related matters by:

• Delegation of work and assistance during maintenance of pumps and panels to ensure constant availability of water-related services to consumers/ratepayers/general public
• Maintaining discipline within assisting teams
• Managing and measuring daily activities and performance of assisting teams to ensure maximum productivity and high-quality standard of work (ensuring the minimization of downtime and optimal functioning of the section)

Responsible for safety of co-workers, vehicles, and equipment by:

• Immediately reporting any losses or injuries to the superintendent for safety efficiency precautions as stipulated by the safety acts
• Adhering to health and safety environment, quality, and housekeeping standards
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and procedures
• Perform any other related ad hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time