Handyman (Disconnection / Reconnection) at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• To perform technical and administrative related functions pertaining to the restriction andreconnection of water supply to customers.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Ensures that all restriction orders printed by the Credit Control Department to manage the
• Water Debt are attended to.
• Ensures that all customers who have settled their debts after disconnection are reconnected.
• Ensures that when customers were terminating their accounts, a final reading was obtained.
• Undertakes the investigation of meter readings and location of meters.
• Facilitates the installation and management of flow limiters.
• Checks on the technical state of meters in question and advises the customer accordingly.
• Provides reports to the Supervisor so that feedback can be given to the customer or interdepartment.
• Identifies illegal connections or contraventions to the Bylaws and takes appropriate action

Essential Requirements    

• Appropriate level of secondary education.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 12 Months relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• Certificate in Plumbing.
• 18 Months relevant experience