Section Head:East (Utilities) at NECSA

Key Performance Areas  

Strategic Alignment

• Ensuring availability and the proper metering and recovery of the following Utilities:Steam
• Rand Water
• Compressed Air
• Demineralised Water
• Liquid Nitrogen; and
• Sewage Plant Steam.

Process Management

• Metering and Distribution systems:Ensure the proper functioning of all metering points;
• Maintaining a proper record system;
• Carry out building inspections where possible to identify any leaks that are unaccounted for and have it repaired; and
• Identify any abnormalities in consumption figures and investigate same.
• Drafting of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
• Drafting of annual water usage and water plan.

Operational Efficiency

• Assisting the operators to maintain the maximum efficiency and productivity of the following operations:Steam generation plant and distribution
• Demin generation plant and distribution
• Sewage plant
• Compressed air compressors and distribution
• Receiving and distribution of rand Water
• The issuing of Works Permits
• Arrange isolation for maintenance purposes with clients prior to isolation
• Isolation: Assist or where necessarily do it self
• Keeping record of all safety equipment and safety clothing issued to workers
• See that it is always in a safe and functional condition
• Keep a good relation between himself and operating personnel
• Ordering of material and chemicals
• Check and approve accounts before payment.
• Attend to the following general issues:Do client visits and ensure customer satisfaction and maintain good relationship with clients
• Conduct customer satisfaction surveys; and
•  Health and Safety Representative.
• Risk Management.

Cost Management

• Operate and utilise metering systems in most cost effective and productive manner.
• Ensure maximum recovery of all Utilities.
• Ensure cost effective utilisation of resources and optimise recoveries to ensure financial break even.

People Management

• Human Resources: Adhere to HR rules, i.e. working hours, sick leave, leave etc.
• Manage the overtime.
• Strive to always satisfy customers in service provision and communication with customers.
• Support and work according to QMS rules and utilise prescribed documents.
• Supervise interns.
• Ensure the implementation of Knowledge Retention Plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• National Diploma in Mechanical/Chemical/Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Must be willing to be on standby.
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• At least 7 years’ working experience in similar plants with at least years’ experience as Shift Foreman.

Closing date: 17 July 2026.