Current Job Vacancies at Johannesburg Water

Job ID: 395642

PURPOSE
Reduce Unaccounted for Water, with the emphasis on commercial losses, by planning, coordinating, controlling, and managing commercial loss programs and projects such as the replacement and surveying of water meters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a commercial loss management strategy in line with the company’s strategic plan and balance score card.
• Identify new Management Information System developments and write the necessary system specification.
• Responsible for commercial loss risk management in JWater (ongoing).
• Manage projects for the on-site surveying of water meters, e.g.to determine non-domestic users in deemed areas; standby stand surveys, etc.
• Manage the analysis of surveyed data to ensure accurate billing related information (Data Cleansing) and accurate statistics for decision making.
• Identify, implement, and manage pro-active meter replacement programs.
• Ensure that the Management Information System (Data Cleansing Database) containing relevant data of properties surveyed is maintained by subordinates.
• Ensure that a proper backup system is implemented and maintained by the Database Administrator.
• Ensure that reported criminal irregularities (theft & misuse of water) are investigated and Compliance Notices issued to transgressors.
• Ensure that requests for legalisation are issued to and completed by the depots.
• Manage the full project cycle survey contracts, including capturing, issuing, analysing, and updating of data.
• Assist CAPEX to manage meter replacement (Commercial Loss’ Project) and meter fault contracts (JWater Project).
• Ensure that the quality of on-site work done by the contractor is according to JWater standards.
• Ensure that queries, which were escalated to the section, are investigated, resolved, or referred to the relevant stakeholders.
• Develop individual and team competence, e.g., PDP’s, training, and succession planning, manage workplace climate – communicate and ensure compliance to policies and procedures.
• Plan, develop and manage the Operating Expenditure Budget for Commercial Loss.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Essential qualifications and experience:

•  Business / Engineering / IT / Finance related Diploma or Degree (NQF 6 / 7)
•  8 years working experience of which 4 years must be at a management level, A minimum of 3 years data/systems analysis or business analysis, and 1-year meter billing related experience.
•  Code B drivers’ licence.

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PURPOSE

Carry out installation, field maintenance, repairs, commissioning on a combination of ± 500 Electromagnetic and mechanical bulk flow meters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure daily maintenance of accurate records in bulk meter technical section and installation of data.
• Check and capture bulk meter readings daily for electronic storage.
• Capture bulk meter details and maintenance data, daily.
• Check and capture bulk meter readings daily for electronic storage.
• Capture bulk meter details and maintenance data, daily. Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, calibrates and commission electronic and mechanical flow meters. Connects strategic bulk meters to telemetering system.
• Provides bulk metering technical support daily to Johannesburg Water Operations.
• Troubleshoots telemetry and process controller hardware and maintains a functional knowledge of the operation of the telemetering system software and hardware.
• Makes periodic preventative maintenance inspections of all Bulk water flow meters.
• Lays out, installs, and put into service new flow transmitters and the wiring and linking of output signals to related telemetering / Scada related equipment.
• Reads and interprets Instrumentation and Electrical wiring diagrams, daily.
• Make estimates of labour, materials and supplies as necessary for project work, as and when required.
• Performs in-situ flow verification. Provides technical assistance to Flow laboratory.
• Ensure efficient record keeping, makes verbal and written reports of work performed, daily.
• Supervise staff and contractor in accordance with organizational policies through proper work allocation, daily.
• Perform on the job training, as and when required.
• Ensure safety in the workplace is practiced daily in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Act.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Grade 12/N3 (NQF4) and Trade Test (Instrument Technician)
• 3 years electronic and mechanical metering experience including installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Valid Driver’s License

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PURPOSE

Effectively manage the system administration and development of the Johannesburg Water GIS department in order to ensure a stable technological environment, efficient utilisation of resources, controlled secure access to JW spatial data sets and development of GIS systems and websites. Manage the design, implementation, population, and maintenance of GIS application for cadastral, water and sewer data as required by JW service departments and advise and implement interfaces ensuring data availability between Alchemy, SAP and IMQS,

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and define objectives associated with data administration and development of GIS systems.
• Evaluate and comment on applicability of specific key performance indicators and measures against outcomes detailed in the Department’s business and strategic Plans.
• Monitor the adequacy of current training interventions supporting personnel developments and reporting on workplace impact post training and/or the need for changes to the plans.
• Implement HR policies and procedures to control/regulate workplace conflict and / or instituting corrective measures and consultation processes to address deviations from standards.
• Analyze trends, operating requirements and forward plans to establish funding for the period, assessing the accuracy of project estimations referring to specifications.
• Ensure accurate estimates are prepared in relation to requirements enabling the section to contribute positively towards meeting objectives and sustaining the quality and standards of service delivery, Guide the drafting, adjudicating and reporting processes with regards to tenders and verifying details, terms and conditions, specifications, etc. comply with laid down policies, regulations and procedures.
• Implement procedures to administer contracts and the processing of completion and payment invoice.
• Direct and control the administration of the Johannesburg Water GIS water and sewer infrastructure data and mapping environment Manage the implementation of standard operating procedures and policies for integrated and coordinated system development.
• Monitor project deliverables against milestones and critically examine interim reports with a view to identifying and addressing deviations from agreed scope of work.
• Prepare detailed reports outlining specific constraints and opportunities for changing key performance areas to sustain the quality of output.
• Liaise and communicate with the IT department and IT service providers to maintain a high level of compute and application efficiency within the department.
• Ensure a stable working environment, uninterrupted flow and optimum GIS system functionality and performance within Johannesburg Water.
• Organize the resolution of problematic and complex data discrepancies in spatial and attribute data by querying, analyzing and matching data to other data sets.
• Ensure optimum database performance and integrity, maximum availability of IMQS website, and secure controlled access to GIS systems and data.
• Report monthly statistics on the progress of projects and client services delivered for management reports, communicate with users on a regular basis to ensure good customer relations and knowledge of user needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

•  National Diploma in GIS/ National Diploma in IT System Development (NQF 6)
•  8 years in GIS systems/Databases/Software of which 3 must be in management. Knowledge of water and sewer infrastructure.

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PURPOSE

To provide administrative support to the Executive Managers and General Manager; Operations with day-to-day functions by receiving and handling information.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Priorities and categorize in tray of the office, daily, prepare correspondence daily for internal memos, general notices, reports, presentations, external letters, minutes, works requests, request for change forms, internal staff.
• Check the correctness and rectify all correspondence before sending them out, daily, attend to incoming calls, daily, take messages on behalf of the Executive Managers and General Manager:
• Operations, screen and re-direct the calls to the relevant personnel daily, make outgoing calls, contact relevant officials, both internally and externally, leave messages or obtain information on a daily basis.
• Update the Executive Managers and General Manager: Operations’ diary on a weekly basis to ensure that appointments are adhered to, book parking for the Executive Managers and General Manager: Operations when attending meetings outside the office, reconcile petty cash book on a monthly basis by ensuring that receipts are recorded accurately and effectively, as and when required.
• Draw cost center reports on a monthly basis for review by Executives, Divisional Managers and General Manager: Operations, Revise some of the reports according to the Executive’s / General Manager: Operations instructions, monthly, maintain archiving of completed files, as and when required.
• Organising logistics of the meetings, daily.
• Preparation of agenda, as and when required. Identify goods and services required, ongoing, procure goods and services via SAP, ongoing. Co-ordinate and administer of goods and services provided, ongoing.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Grade 12 (NQF4), and at least 6 months Secretarial Certificate or Diploma
• 3 years administrative or secretarial experience
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Computer literacy

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PURPOSE

• To procure annual services and materials on tender to meet operational requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct research on standards and specification pertinent to the subject and update the database records.
• Develop tender specifications in liaison with the user department and assist in preparing the tender document.
• Constantly review the current standards and specification and liaise with the suppliers and manufacturers and report on them.
• Conduct tender evaluations on tenders allocated in terms of JW’s policy and procedures.
• Conduct audits of resources and capabilities of the tendered in terms of their tender submissions.
• Follow up on references and conduct necessary site inspections.
• Prepare reports of recommendation to the bid committees.
• Carry out audits on existing contract to ensure compliance with contract conditions and requirements.
• Report any anomalies/non-compliance identified to Contracts Engineer and service provider. Monitor correction of identified anomalies/non-compliance.
• Conduct site visits on service-related contracts.
• Monitor progress and costs of framework contracts and report to the Contracts Engineer.
• Schedule meetings and assist in chairing them between service providers and JW to review progress, problems, and safety issues.
• Improve contract documents and filing. Report on Monthly expenditure of contracts.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience

• National Diploma Engineering
• 2 years’ experience in construction/contract management environment preferably in the water and sanitation field
• Valid driver’s license

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PURPOSE

Assist the Supervisor with the daily operation of all wastewater treatment works in all physical activities. To maintain good housekeeping and safe working environment and to ensure compliance with the water use licence conditions, National Water Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in cleaning tanks by manually using spades and rakes to remove debris into solid waste bins.
• Clean the weirs of tanks with brooms.
• Assist in removing weeds and debris from the centre boxes and walls of tanks.
• Assist in cleaning disinfection tanks by removing.
• Settled sludge physically.
• Assist in general operations and maintenance.
• Assist in routine operational requirements.
• Report malfunction of equipment.
• Clean up sludge spillages by sweeping with brooms and loading it into solid waste bins.
• Assist with general operations and maintenance.
• Assist in routine operational requirements.
• Remove dry sludge from sludge drying beds manually for mechanical removal.
• Routine cleaning of offices, toilets facilities and change rooms.
• Routine cleaning of pump stations and working areas.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Clear and clean work area after malfunctions and spillages.
• Assist in general physical work when needed to ensure Work’s compliance with legislation and standards.
• Assist from time to time in planned team process controller activities involving projects to rectify non-compliances.
• Promote safety by immediately rectifying unsafe working conditions or equipment and reporting this to Supervisor.
• Follow instructions by Supervisors regarding Disaster Management plan.
• Operate and carry out all work within the statutory requirements as laid out in the OHASA as per instructions from Supervisor.
• Wear and ensure proper use of PPE.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Grade 10 with Mathematics and Science or NTC 1 in Wastewater Treatment Practice or core unit standard from NQF 3 qualification in wastewater
                  OR
• Grade 11 with Mathematics or Science or NTC II in wastewater Treatment practice or NQF 3 in wastewater practice
                  OR
• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science (NQF 4)
• Registration as Trainee Process Controller
• 1-year general worker experience
• Knowledge of Basic Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace