Fresh Openings at Johannesburg Water

PURPOSE

Uninterrupted and cost-efficient provision of goods and services by means of supply in terms of requests for quotations as per the Supply Chain Management Policy, standard operating procedures, and legal framework.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance to supply chain policy, MMFA, PPPFA and procedure provisions and other relevant Regulations. Ensure that subordinates are thoroughly conversant with the Policy requirements. Participate in workforce planning and ensure function is suitably staffed to meet strategic functional objectives.
• Supervise and monitor daily activities of staff and ensure that all MRP and requisitions workflows are processed timeously. Conduct regular staff meetings Implement and manage performance management process. Participate in recruitment and selection of candidates in consultation with Human Resources.
• Manage the Labour Relations matters as per the Company’s HR policies and procedures. Monitor the supplier compliance by identifying poorly performing suppliers and inform the supplier and accreditation section and Non- Tender Manager.
• Ensure that subordinates and End Users use the suppliers that are listed on the Central Supplier Database.  Ensure that the appointed supplier’s compliance status is in order. Attend meetings with suppliers to address non- compliance issues. Encourage End Users to report non-performing suppliers.
• Attend scheduled workshops with suppliers to promote customer-supplier relationship and compliance to Johannesburg Water requirements.
• Ensure that Purchase orders are executed within the stipulated days upon receipt of released requisitions with proper documentation.
• Review requisitions received on the officer’s workflow, processed and unprocessed requisitions (per department and in total). Monitor purchase orders generated and unfulfilled orders per department.
• Ensure that there is timeous replenishment of inventory as and when required for various depots to avoid material stock outs.
• Oversee expedition of purchase orders. Monitor MRP system for each Purchasing Officer.
• Review and approve Purchase orders as per delegated amount
• Ensure that buyers provide continuous feedback to the suppliers on awarded Purchase Orders.
• Monitor repetitive purchases and report to Non-Tender Manager.
• Liaise with user departments and provide advises and assistance on Supply Chain Management policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular meetings with clients to promote communication and ongoing collaboration as directed by the Non-Tender Manager.
• Ensure quality, costs and service standards are maintained
• Adhere to Departmental Service level Agreement and turnaround time.
• Compile, consolidate and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly and ad hoc reports to the Non-Tender Manager.
• Provide information to the manager for incorporation in monthly, quarterly reports for Exco and board.
• Ensure all documentation are filed. Adhere to company’s record management policy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Diploma in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Finance (NQF 6).
• 4 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management environment with specific experience in Purchasing Practices.
• 1 year experience at supervisory level
• SAP knowledge in Material Management
• Conversant with Supply Chain Regulations
• Valid Driver’s licence

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PURPOSE

• Assist the Artisan with repairs, maintenance and installation of all Electrical Plant and equipment at Wastewater Works to achieve the highest effective plant and equipment availability with full regards to the safety of employees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan which tools are going to be used for which jobs under guidance of the Artisan. 
• Assist with the effective and productive planning of the section by participating at Green Arears meeting and providing information regarding preventative maintenance.
• Carry out standby duties, planned and unplanned overtime as and when required.
• Report all faults to Assistant Artisan/ Management to prevent unnecessary overtime/ downtime.
• Implement, monitor and adhere to safety requirements in terms of OHSA and SANS in all Bulk Wastewater Treatment Plants, installations and facilities.
• Carry out equipment inspection on daily use and report any defects immediately.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Grade 10 with Mathematics and Science
• 2 years’ experience in performing routine preventative maintenance of all electrical, electronic installations.
• Knowledge of Basic Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace.

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PURPOSE

To be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all electrical plant and equipment at wastewater works to achieve the highest plant and equipment availability with full regard for the safety of employees. To perform standby or after hour duties as and when required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out implemented standards, policies under the direction of the Operational and Electrical Manager.
• Liaise with process and mechanical staff to ensure maximum plant availability to ensure compliance with wastewater effluent quality permit, as well as raw sewage spills target.
• Ensure and promote workplace safety in terms of OHASA, SANS and any other applicable codes of practice.
• Effectively manage, develop, and motivate subordinates towards the achievement of the section’s strategies and objectives.
• Carry out the scheduling, installation, maintenance, and repair of all electrical equipment, including motors and associated control equipment including actuators and MV equipment situated at the Electro- Mechanical section.
• Keep abreast of, and where possible, implement new technology to ensure continuous, reliable, and safe supply of services and availability of plant.
• Monitor and implement safety requirements of all Electrical Installations, facilities, and staff in compliance with OHAS act including safety notices at all electrical installations, firefighting equipment and lifting equipment at the works.
• Carry out standby duties and after-hours duties as required and report and record all faults that occurred after hours to assist management with reducing future un-necessary overtime.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Grade 10 or N1 Electrical (NQF 2) + electrical trade test certificate.3 years’ experience on motors and motor controllers such as soft starters, Direct online and Star Delta starters. Basic experience on PLC’S and VSD’S. Experience on ultrasonic level controllers and actuatorsCode EB Valid Driver’s License

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PURPOSE

Manage all control projects. Responsible for the successful delivery of the Capital Investment Program on time and within budget, including overseeing the planning, organisation, implementation and monitoring or a series of projects, where the day-to-day management is carried out by the Project Engineers under his / her guidance. Ensuring that the project purpose, scope, objectives, constraints and risks are fully understood and documented and complied with.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare the departmental contributions to the JWater 3-year Strategic Plan and the Annual Business Plans.
• Develop and review long term operational plans for the department, Review the structure for the section and make recommendations for possible improvements.
• Ensure the development and implementation of systems, policies, and procedures for the department. 
• Control departmental expenditure by ensuring spending is appropriate and necessary for achievement of objectives.
• Attend regular meetings with department heads to brief on JWater policies and performance progress, Approve the training needs of the department after the performance appraisal.
• Ensure that the project purpose, scope, objectives, constraints, and risks are fully understood and documented and complied with direct the preparation of the plant for organising, executing, and controlling field construction activities, ensure that all practices conform to the necessary legal requirements such as Health and Safety, Environmental legislation and other requirements as governed through Act.
• Maintain performance control of adherence to contract warranty and guarantee, ensure proper close-out of projects by monitoring the process quality, checking that all issues are covered.
• Manage and monitor the Project Engineers to ensure quality control Assist in resolution of differences or problems between departments or groups on assigned projects.
• Ensure that proper auditing, monitoring, and controlling in all areas of functional responsibilities by checking and approving all payments of certificates and fees.
• In conjunction with Project Engineers, determine the risks associated with projects and setting up of contingency plans, to manage it, assess risk on projects, i.e., political risks, social risks, financial risks, etc. before any project commences.
• Facilitate the appointment process for consultants by: Monitoring the progress of the appointment letters, setting up standard appointment letters.
• Prepare the call for proposals (Technical and financial proposals) before inviting proposals and adjudicating the proposals for appointment.
• Bid Special meetings.
• Arrange approval from BEC, submit to Adjudication Committee (Executives). Tender documents. Latest tender, FIDEC forms (for Mechanical, contracts, etc). Also, Financial Management Act specifics, CID (Construction Industry Development Board regulations). BWW projects (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrument, etc.)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• BSc (Civil) or BTech (Civil) degree (NQF 7).
• Registered Pr. Eng or Pr. Tech (Eng.)
• 8 years’ experience in Civil Engineering of which 3 years is project management experience and 2 years managerial experience.

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PURPOSE

Check accuracy and submission of documented data, capturing of data from call in/walk-in customers, asset costing, work orders and other Johannesburg Water management documentation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately capture the first phase of the core data that comes through the SAP system (plant maintenance) and route /assign works order to responsible foreman / operations manager.
• Rectify data errors on the SAP PM system to enable depots to complete the transaction and to improve quality
•  Assist with walk-in and call-in customers to create Work Orders
• Assist artisan when foreman is not available to assign work orders.
• Keep depot staff (Ops Manager/Foreman) informed on data – related matters.
• Highlight captured errors to depot staff (Ops Manager/Foreman) and assists them to rectify errors. Interact with relevant departments on water/sewer related data.
• Filing of correspondence daily.
• Relieve the switchboard/Receptionist as and when required.
• Assist the IMIS Administrator as and when required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Grade 12 or N3 (NQF 4)
• 3 years’ experience in Data capturing.
• Experience in SAP.

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PURPOSE

• To provide administrative support to the Senior Manager: Metering and Revenue.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Filing of correspondence daily. Creating new files.
• Compile and consolidate monthly, quarterly reports, as and when required.
• Ensure that reports are submitted one week before the date of submission by Informing / reminding the relevant managers.
• Replenish stationery as and when required.
• Reconcile petty cash book on a weekly basis by ensuring that receipts are recorded accurately and effectively, as, and when required.
• Ensure that the monthly Cost Centre (CC) reports are obtained from Finance and submitted to Managers.
• Ensure that petty cash float is kept at maximum level.
• Make national and international travel arrangements as and when required – including travel documentation, car hire, conference bookings, immunizations, and foreign currency. Coordinate office functions/meetings as and when required by the Senior Manager: Operations Support Unit.
• Book venues for meetings/presentations on a regular basis. Arrange equipment’s [laptop, proxima etc] for meetings or presentations as and when required.
• Book parking for visitors and the Senior Manager:
• Operations Support Unit when attending meetings outside the office.
• Schedule appointments and meetings – diarize these for the Senior Manager daily.
• Answer incoming calls, take messages screen, and channel the calls to the relevant personnel daily.
• Attend to queries and complaints received from customers, councillors, public and internal staff where possible or divert calls to relevant officials.
• Take minutes and type minutes within 72 hours of the meeting.
• Maintain a level of confidentiality on all correspondence.
• Capture and process invoices on SAP, as and when required.
• Obtain a monthly telephone summary from IT for the department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Grade 12 (NQF 4).
• 6 months secretarial certificate.
• 2 years’ experience in secretarial environment.
• Experience in Microsoft Office packages.

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PURPOSE

To provide a cost effective analytical and scientific advisory service to all Johannesburg Water Departments, approved outside organisations and to manage the development of relevant methodology as new analyses are required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan activities in the laboratory including the development of analytical methods and the procurement of equipment to enhance productivity and to improve the quality of results, Plan staff development using company PDP on an annual basis and training schedule for interns, Plan future direction of the Lab based on customer need and analytical developments.
• Utilise each staff member in such a way that his/her capabilities are developed, ensure that staffs are adequately trained and motivated to carry out assigned tasks, Manage the performance management system, Coordinate, and manage the daily laboratory activities, Manage QA system in all laboratory areas, including SOP reviews and development, on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure that all relevant data is processed in such a way that the data is readily accessible when required, utilising the necessary computer equipment.
• Daily, provide analytical service to City of Johannesburg’s Environmental Quality Management Department by analyzing and reporting on surface water quality, ccoordinate the implementation of corrective actions for all the non-conformances identified during internal and external audits, Liaise with the Innovation and Technology Department regarding new developments in the Water Industry, ccomply with company procurement policy and financial regulations, Draw up technical specifications for tender purposes when required, make recommendations on new chemicals and or equipment.
• Liaise with external bodies such as the SABS, CSIR and tertiary education institutions on analytical techniques and methodologies and inter-laboratory calibration exercises, provide advice to other Departments and Communities in cases where specialist knowledge is required.
• Keep abreast of legislative requirements pertaining to product quality such as Wastewater and reticulated water legislation, standards such as SANS 241 and Acts such as SACNASP, the Water Act and the Accreditation Act.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry /Applied Chemistry or BTech Analytical Chemistry (NQF 7).
• 6 years chemical analysis experience in a laboratory in water or environmental analysis of which 1 year must be management / supervisory experience. Working knowledge of ISO 17025.
• Code B drivers’ licence.
• Be eligible to become a Technical Signatory within 18 months.

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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 (ongoing), Identify new Management Information System developments and write the necessary system specification (as and when), 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. (ongoing)
• Manage the analysis of surveyed data to ensure accurate billing related information (Data Cleansing) and accurate statistics for decision making (ongoing), Identify, implement, and manage pro-active meter replacement programs (at least once per annum).
• Ensure that the Management Information System (Data Cleansing Database) containing relevant data of properties surveyed is maintained by subordinates (ongoing), Ensure that a proper backup system is implemented and maintained by the Database Administrator (not part of IT Department’s responsibility) (ongoing).
• Ensure that reported criminal irregularities (theft & misuse of water) are investigated and Compliance Notices issued to transgressors (ongoing), Ensure that requests for legalisation are issued to and completed by the depots (ongoing).
• Manage the full project cycle survey contracts, including capturing, issuing, analysing, and updating of data (as and when), Assist CAPEX to manage meter replacement (Commercial Loss’ Project) and meter fault contracts (JWater Project) (as and when), Ensure that the quality of on-site work done by the contractor is according to JWater standards (as and when).
• Ensure that queries, which were escalated to the section, are investigated, resolved, or referred to the relevant stakeholders (as and when).
• 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

To provide upkeep and maintenance service in and around the Training & Development Centre at Ffennell Depot.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform basic DIY Electrical work, perform basic Plumbing work, paint surfaces, clean gutters, replace tiles, replace and replace window mechanisms, daily sweeping of grounds around the Training Centre, managing the garden by removing weeds, cutting of grass, making of beds, pruning trees, trimming edges, watering the garden, pick papers and other debris around Training Center, treat soil with fertilizer twice a year, keep and update inventory register of the tools of trade at all times, maintain appropriate housekeeping in storerooms and filling rooms.
• Inspect and report on an ad-hoc basis the completion of maintenance and repair work done by contractors to the supervisor.
• Ensure that health and safety measures are observed, ensure that all safety incidents, accidents and near misses are reported immediately to the OHS Representatives and direct supervisor in the stipulated time frames.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Grade 12
• At least one-year experience in facilities maintenance & repairs (Handyman)

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PURPOSE

Manage and ensure the operations on repairs and maintenance to mechanical plant and equipment and instrumentation located at Johannesburg Water’s Treatment Works in accordance with General Machinery Regulations section 2.1 and 2.7 (OHASA) and SANS codes of practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and ensure the scheduling, installation, repair and maintenance of all mechanical plant and equipment located at the various Wastewater Treatment Works in compliance to OHASA and SANS codes of practice.
• Inspect and ensure that all outsourced mechanical repairs are adhered to in terms of the relevant quality standards.
• Conduct investigations into mechanical operating methods and upon approval from Mechanical Manager, manage the implementation of such upgrades or modifications to enhance current systems. Revise and update Mechanical drawings.
• Manage and Control staff in terms of HR Policies. Identify job specific training and development needs in line with JW skills development plan.
• This will be done in consultation with the Mechanical Manager. Carry out responsibilities as outlined in the relevant Safety appointments (Disaster management reps and Safety committee reps).
• Manage, monitor, and enforce safety requirements in the workplace by carrying out risk assessments and on job assessments.
• Informs Mechanical Manager with the annual capital (CAPEX) and operating budgets (OPEX) estimates.
• Keep updated records of expenditure per mechanical plant/equipment and inform Mechanical Manager of high expenditure equipment. Control expenditure by ensuring spending is appropriate and necessary for achievement of objectives.
• Liaise with contractors on an adhoc basis to ensure that all outsourced work is completed within agreed timeframes. Liaise with suppliers regarding delivery of spares.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• N6 plus Mechanical Trade Certificate.
• 5 years in repairs and maintenance of mechanical equipment of which 2 must be at supervisory level.
• Knowledge of Basic Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace.
• License Code EB.
• Specific Occupational Medical Fitness.