Inspector on-Site Service - REF: ONSPECTO – JW381EX/2023 at Johannesburg Water

PURPOSE

• Monitor and supervise the activities of onsite contractors to ensure effective service delivery in informal sectors with regard to the supply and maintenance of water tankers and chemical toilets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and supervise on a daily basis the supply and maintenance of water tankers and chemical toilets by Contractors.
• Compile lists of broken chemical toilets and forward to contractors for repair.
• Compile lists of broken taps/ burst pipes and report it to the Depot for action.
• Replace taps on holding tanks as and when required.
• Advise the onsite sanitation Co-Ordinator on needs with regard to the placement of water tankers and chemical toilets as well as on service delivery related problems.
• Check on general hygiene with regard to mobile and stationary water tankers by daily tank inspections- Submit urgent reports for quick action to ensure good quality water to the community.
• Resolve queries directly with contractors relating to service delivery as far as possible before escalating to the Onsite Co-ordinate the removal and replacement of stationary tanks in consultation with the Onsite Co-Ordinator.
• Take water meter readings on the JW filler points.
• Assist the regions with the supply of water to formal areas during emergency shutdowns.
• Ensure that contractor vehicles comply with JW standards as set out in the contract.
• Advise on the contractor vehicles conditions. Monitor the dump sites for sewer vacuum tankers.
• Operate according to policies and procedures. Ensure and promote good communications in the work place.
• Perform on job training to subordinates.
• Represent JW at meetings set up by the Onsite Co-Ordinator with communities, community leaders and Councillors.
• Check the condition of contractor vehicles on a daily basis. Ensure that the activities of contractors are carried out within statutory requirements by conducting onsite inspections.
• Ensure all operations are carried out within statutory requirements as laid down in the OHASA.
• Promote safety in the Depot by investigating incidents, attend safety committee meetings and advise on and rectify unsafe working conditions.
• Reconcile invoices from contractors with trip sheets on a monthly basis and forward to onsite Co-Ordinator.
• Compile daily worksheets and forward to the Onsite Co-Ordinator. Authorize contractor service sheets on a daily basis and forward to the Onsite Co-Ordinator.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

•  Grade 12 or N3 (NQF 4).
•  2 years’ experience either gained in a water or sewer environment
•  Code EB driver’s license.