Breede Valley Municipality is a local municipality established in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act 117 of 1998, with its registered office and principal place of business at cnr Baring- and High Street, Worcester, Western Cape Province
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Interacting with the immediate superior to establish and confirm priorities and schedules as well as vehicle and staff allocations. Give input into monthly operational plans and maintenance schedules. Coordinate and oversee the scheduled maintenance and repair plan. Evaluating and correcting deviations or non-compliance with safety and standard operating procedures and/or investigating, establishing and reporting causes of accidents and/or incidents.
Responsible for work carried out according to relevant legislation, regulations, internal systems and procedures to ensure effective pump station operation and limit sewage spills. Inspect Wastewater Pump Stations and make process changes accordingly.Ensure effective and efficient pump station control by doing constant fault finding and trouble shooting. Monitoring and control the application of lime or other related chemicals.
Utilize all telemetry and Scada systems to enhance treatment processes. Providing input on the operational needs of the section to support budget planning. Coordinating processes and practices associated with the verification of invoices for completed works submitted by service providers. Provide input into relevant specifications regarding Wastewater Pump Stations quotations and formal quotations.
Monitoring attendance and addressing deviations from agreed performance indicators through meetings/counselling and/or other approved methods designed to improve and motivate personnel. Leading and guiding staff in the Section to ensure that they meet their career objectives and the Directorate’s objectives in line with Council’s requirements and resource constraints.
Ensure that the relevant information (quantitative/ qualitative) and/ details of activities is recorded Liaise with the internal and external stakeholders visiting pump stations or handle complaints. Ensure effective communication with all relevant stakeholders to support Municipality objectives. Ensure a well-maintained designated vehicle and the accurate capturing of kilometres in accordance with the laid down Procedures, Policies and guidelines. Ensure a safe and healthy workspace for all employees.
Minimum Requirements:
NQF 4 in Water & Wastewater Treatment (or equivalent)
4 years relevant experience
Valid Code C1 + PrDP Drivers licence
Computer literacy (MS Office applications)
Proficient in at least Two (2) of the three (3) official languages in the Western Cape
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