Operational Manager Water - REF: OPTIONMANG – JW383EX/2023 at Johannesburg Water

PURPOSE

• Organize and control all functions related to the management of water reticulation of the area in order to effectively manage the water infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage operational plans to co-ordinate and optimize the utilization of the area resources for all field work to be undertaken.
• Ensure that correct materials and resources are available for scheduled operations on a daily basis.
• Monitor and ensure the quality standard and productivity levels for all field work by doing site inspections and job assessment.
• Manage all maintenance and construction work under his/her control.
• Ensure and promote good communication with staff.
• Manage and monitor the effective utilization, development and motivation of personnel. Initiate, manage and report on staff training and development needs in consultation with the Depot Manager.
• Perform on the Job Training to subordinates.
• Ensure that the productivity levels and costs are kept within estimates and targets by managing and controlling standby, overtime leave and absenteeism.
• Manage and ensure that all operations are carried out within statutory requirements as laid down in the OHASA.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance to the safety procedures.
• Keep records of all safety related meetings and inspections.
• Liaise with contractors, other departments and utilities.
• Attend to claims against Johannesburg Water. Ensure that toolbox meetings are held regular by carrying out inspections.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Essential qualifications and experience:

• Grade 12/N3 in Built Environment + Plumbing trade test certificate or NQF level 4 Water / Sanitation Learnership.
• 5 years experience in operations and maintenance of water reticulation of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level.
• Valid Code EB Drivers Licence.