Job Openings at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A Senior/Grade 12 Certificate at NQF level 4. Five (5) years’ experience in water plant operations. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. Knowledge in controlling and managing the water distribution for all government waterworks within the area office jurisdiction. Understanding of policy implementation. Monitoring and evaluation principles. Computer literacy skills. Knowledge in managing human resources. Knowledge in OHS and public management. Knowledge of flood control. Understanding of government legislation. Knowledge of supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Must be a hard worker and able to work independently.

Duties

• Managing bulk water infrastructure operations (pump stations, dams and dam walls, pipelines and weirs, reservoirs, residential and office infrastructure). Maintenance of bulk water infrastructure operations (pump stations, dams and dam walls, pipelines and weirs, reservoirs, and residential and office infrastructure). Managing occupational health and safety and legal compliance. Managing of human resources.

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Requirements

• A Senior/Grade 12 Certificate at NQF level 4. Five (5) years’ experience in water plant operations. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. Knowledge in controlling and managing the water distribution for all government waterworks within the area office jurisdiction. Understanding of policy implementation. Monitoring and evaluation principles. Computer literacy skills. Knowledge in managing human resources. Knowledge in OHS and public management. Knowledge of flood control. Understanding of government legislation. Knowledge of supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Must be a hard worker and able to work independently.

Duties

• Managing bulk water infrastructure operations (pump stations, dams and dam walls, pipelines and weirs, reservoirs, residential and office infrastructure). Maintenance of bulk water infrastructure operations (pump stations, dams and dam walls, pipelines and weirs, reservoirs, and residential and office infrastructure). Managing occupational health and safety and legal compliance. Managing of human resources.

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Requirements

• A Senior/Grade 12 certificate. A National Diploma in Finance will serve as an added advantage. One (1) year's experience, preferably in a finance environment, will be an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage. Computer literacy. Knowledge of PFMA, SAP and BAS systems will serve as an added advantage. Treasury regulations and relevant public service legislation. Knowledge of financial payment system. Good interpersonal and organising skills and communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong sense of responsibility and ability to work independently and in a team.

Duties

• Receive invoice. Perform salary administration support services. Perform bookkeeping services. Capture and update expenditure in the component. Check the correctness of the substance and travel claims of officials and submit them to the manager for approval. Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component. Budget information capture accordingly. Distribution of salary advice to officials accordingly. Check and capture of payables on SAP.

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Requirements

• A senior/grade 12 certificate or equivalent. (1) to two (2) years' working experience in office administration will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage. Computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint. Basic knowledge and insight into office administration prescripts. Understanding of working procedures in terms of the working environment. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the public service. Interpersonal relations, flexibility and teamwork. Basic knowledge of problem-solving and analysis. People and diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Accountability and ethical conduct. Able to work under pressure. Willingness to travel outside working hours.

Duties

• Render general clerical support service: provide personnel administration and clerical support services within the scheme. Arrange and coordinate travelling and accommodation travelling submissions and requests and file them. Manage and distribute monthly telephone accounts of officials and send them to finance once received back. Daily switchboard-related duties include controlling all incoming and outgoing calls and ensuring calls reach their destination and taking messages. Coordinate and attend to the booking of the bookings of the departmental guesthouse and ensure that the guesthouse is clean before and after being used by the guests.
• Manage and inspect all office facilities, including telephones, printers, the kitchen, the boardroom and ablution facilities, and ensure that they are clean. Take minutes of meetings of the scheme, print and prepare the attendance register and agenda. Provide administration support to the Scheme Manager when required to do so. Ensure that all visitors sign the attendance register on a daily basis. Registry-related duties and ensure a neat and proper filing system for all outgoing and incoming posts on a weekly basis

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Requirements

• A senior/grade 12 certificate with mathematics/mathematics literacy. One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in dam safety will be an added advantage. Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel). The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work overtime when necessary. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS) will add to an added advantage

Duties

• The maintenance and monitoring of the measuring equipment. Collect water samples according to set standards and register the samples on the relevant data base. Capture hydrological data. Maintain data related to surface and ground water

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Requirements

• A relevant NQF 4. Three (3) years’ experience in water plant-related fields. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage. Computer literacy will be an added advantage. Water-related qualifications will be an advantage. Knowledge of ensuring the water distribution for all government waterworks within the area office jurisdiction. Knowledge of process flow for water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants. Basic policy implementation. Basic monitoring and evaluation principles. Basic knowledge in managing human resources. Knowledge in occupational health and safety, PMDS, and PFMA. Disciplinary knowledge in public administration. Basic experience in supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy. Experience in flood controlling. Understanding of government legislation. Willingness to travel.

Duties

• Operations of water supply for water users and operation of water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants. Operation of a computer pump management system. Ensure efficient supply of water in accordance with prescribed standards. Comparison of required quantities and qualities with actual deliveries. Report faults in the working environment. Operations of water control valves. Operations of water pumps. Ensure the protection of water plant installations. Efficient administration of the control room.

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Requirements

• An ABET Certificate. Zero (0) to one (1) year of experience in electrical maintenance. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage. Computer literacy will be an added advantage. Technical knowledge, routine inspection of equipment, and policy implementation. Planning and organising skills. Conflict management. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, PMDS and PFMA. Disciplinary knowledge in public administration.

Duties

• Electrical maintenance of bulk water infrastructure and construction equipment. Conduct general routine inspections. Perform routine maintenance tasks for bulk water supply. Do routine maintenance on the electrical equipment. Keep job cards up to date. Repair minor electrical equipment. Supervise subordinates on a regular basis. Report irregularities in accordance with scheme regulations.

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Requirements

• An ABET Certificate. Zero (0) to one year of experience in mechanical maintenance. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage. Computer literacy will be an added advantage. Technical knowledge, technical inspection of equipment, and policy implementation. Planning and organising skills. Conflict management. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, PMDS and PFMA. Disciplinary knowledge in public administration.

Duties

• Mechanical maintenance of bulk water infrastructure and construction equipment. Conduct general routine inspections. Perform routine maintenance tasks for bulk water supply. Do routine maintenance on the electrical equipment. Keep job cards up to date. Repair minor electrical equipment. Supervise subordinates on a regular basis. Report irregularities in accordance with scheme regulations.

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Requirements

• An ABET Certificate. Zero (0) to one (1) year's experience in civil maintenance. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge of legal compliance. Knowledge of technical analysis. Computer-aided applications. Knowledge of technical report writing. Team Leadership. Production, process knowledge and skills. Knowledge of problem-solving and analysis. Decision-making. Ability to work independently and in a team. Analytical and creative skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills. Computer skills. Project management. Planning, organising and execution. Technical report writing. Problem-solving and analysis, decision-making, team leadership, creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness. Sound interpersonal and leadership skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Planning, organising and people management. Willingness to travel throughout South Africa for the execution of some duties.

Duties

• General maintenance and repairs in bulk water infrastructures and construction environments. Basic repairs to damaged equipment. Refer equipment to other service providers for repairs. Conduct general routine inspection and general maintenance of grounds and equipment. Supervise cleaning of buildings and structures, including tunnels. Supervise subordinates on a regular basis. Keep water measurement structures and surroundings clean, and report defects and irregularities in accordance with scheme regulations. Ensure equipment and grounds are in good condition. Keep records and job cards of maintenance work.

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Requirements

• An NQF level 4. The disclosure of a valid Code EC / EC1 (or equivalent) unexpired driver’s licence with a valid PDP. Certified competency/operating certificate or relevant heavy plant/machinery. At least five (5) years’ experience in driving heavy motor vehicles and operating heavy equipment. Traffic and road safety regulations. Mechanical knowledge of heavy vehicles and machinery. OHS requirement, Knowledge of organisational policies, procedures, processes and organisational and government structures. Basic knowledge of technical services. Knowledge of government regulations, practice notes, circulars, and policy frameworks. Delegation authority. Knowledge of financial management and PFMA. Basic record keeping and reporting procedures.

Duties

• Responsible for conducting quality assurance of driver/operator systems. Operate specialised plant/equipment. Implement best practice of driver/operator systems. Responsible for daily roadworthy inspections. Responsible for ensuring that vehicles are serviced on time. Analyse logistics operations. Transportation of work teams and materials/equipment. Collection of goods at suppliers and department stores. Maintenance of the registering department and pickups. Function in accordance with applicable legislative requirements.
• Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicles/equipment and take steps to have them repaired. Routine maintenance of equipment. Routine inspection of visible defects around the exterior of the equipment and vehicles. Attend to special requests. Recording of daily trips, fuel and fluid levels. Periodic checks on vehicles' maintenance standards. Ensure that the place where equipment is kept is clean, avoiding fire hazards. Adherence to safety and procedures: ensure the safekeeping of equipment and vehicles. Assist with maintenance work at gauging stations. Assist with refurbishment and construction work at gauging stations. Assist the technical personnel with special tasks.

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Requirements

• An NQF level 4. The disclosure of a valid Code EC / EC1 (or equivalent) unexpired driver’s licence with a valid PDP. Certified competency/operating certificate or relevant heavy plant/machinery. At least five (5) years’ experience in driving heavy motor vehicles and operating heavy equipment. Traffic and road safety regulations. Mechanical knowledge of heavy vehicles and machinery. OHS requirement, Knowledge of organisational policies, procedures, processes and organisational and government structures. Basic knowledge of technical services. Knowledge of government regulations, practice notes, circulars, and policy frameworks. Delegation authority. Knowledge of financial management and PFMA. Basic record keeping and reporting procedures.

Duties

• Responsible for conducting quality assurance of driver/operator systems. Operate specialised plant/equipment. Implement best practice of driver/operator systems. Responsible for daily roadworthy inspections. Responsible for ensuring that vehicles are serviced on time. Analyse logistics operations. Transportation of work teams and materials/equipment. Collection of goods at suppliers and department stores. Maintenance of the registering department and pickups. Function in accordance with applicable legislative requirements.
• Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicles/equipment and take steps to have them repaired. Routine maintenance of equipment. Routine inspection of visible defects around the exterior of the equipment and vehicles. Attend to special requests. Recording of daily trips, fuel and fluid levels. Periodic checks on vehicles' maintenance standards. Ensure that the place where equipment is kept is clean, avoiding fire hazards. Adherence to safety and procedures: ensure the safekeeping of equipment and vehicles. Assist with maintenance work at gauging stations. Assist with refurbishment and construction work at gauging stations. Assist the technical personnel with special tasks.

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Requirements

• An NQF level 4. The disclosure of a valid Code EC / EC1 (or equivalent) unexpired driver’s licence with a valid PDP. Certified competency/operating certificate or relevant heavy plant/machinery. At least five (5) years’ experience in driving heavy motor vehicles and operating heavy equipment. Traffic and road safety regulations. Mechanical knowledge of heavy vehicles and machinery. OHS requirement, Knowledge of organisational policies, procedures, processes and organisational and government structures. Basic knowledge of technical services. Knowledge of government regulations, practice notes, circulars, and policy frameworks. Delegation authority. Knowledge of financial management and PFMA. Basic record keeping and reporting procedures.

Duties

• Responsible for conducting quality assurance of driver/operator systems. Operate specialised plant/equipment. Implement best practice of driver/operator systems. Responsible for daily roadworthy inspections. Responsible for ensuring that vehicles are serviced on time. Analyse logistics operations. Transportation of work teams and materials/equipment. Collection of goods at suppliers and department stores. Maintenance of the registering department and pickups. Function in accordance with applicable legislative requirements.
• Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicles/equipment and take steps to have them repaired. Routine maintenance of equipment. Routine inspection of visible defects around the exterior of the equipment and vehicles. Attend to special requests. Recording of daily trips, fuel and fluid levels. Periodic checks on vehicles' maintenance standards. Ensure that the place where equipment is kept is clean, avoiding fire hazards. Adherence to safety and procedures: ensure the safekeeping of equipment and vehicles. Assist with maintenance work at gauging stations. Assist with refurbishment and construction work at gauging stations. Assist the technical personnel with special tasks.

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Requirements

• Grade 10. One (1) to three (3) years’ experience in driver / messenger services. The disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver’s licence. Good written and verbal communications skills. Ability to work independently in a team, under supervision and under pressure. Basic knowledge of literacy (read and write). Willingness to travel and work irregular hours. Knowledge of OHS Act.

Duties

• The operation of light motor vehicles. General maintenance of light motor vehicles. The maintenance of vehicle logbooks. Storage of light motor vehicles. The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Collection and drop-off documents. Collect and drop off officials to and from various destinations. Inspections of vehicles, transport equipment. Deliver and collect official documents when requested. Take the vehicle for service/repairs. Keep record of oil, fuel receipt and other admin documents. Assist with loading and offloading of goods, and give support to schoolchildren to and from school. Drive and keep vehicles in good condition