Meter Reader at eThekwini Municipality

• Read electricity meter and entering data on handheld terminals or cards. 
• Disconnect and re-connect "safe" electricity suppliers. 
• Report suspended misappropriation of electricity. 
• Promote and maintain effective customer relations.
• Drive vehicles when required to read meters or perform "safe" re-connections and disconnections. 
• Complete daily log sheets to record vehicle movement.
• Wash and clean meter reading vehicle and resolve access problems.
• Identify and report on placing and sequencing of meter.
• Report on broken and missing meter room doors and locks.
• Access computer systems for information relevant to meter readings.
• Download vehicle monitoring information.

Competencies:

• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Planning and organising
• Problem Solving
• Use of Technology
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Learning orientation

Special Conditions:

• 40 hour- 5 day week.
• Protective Clothing as per the PPE Schedule.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically capable of carrying out the requirements of the post.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 1 Year relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

• 3 Years relevant experience.