Job Openings at Overberg Water Board

DUTIES:

• Routine and precautionary maintenance on networks
• “Pigging” and flushing of lines
• Service of pressure relief/reduction valves
• Repair of breaks and leaks
• Cleaning of reservoirs
• Intensive maintenance (air valves, taps, valves, pressure reduction/increase valves, etc.)
• Calculation and installation of flow limitations
• Perform volumetric tests on water meters
• Taking of water samples for physical, chemical, and bacteriological analysis
• Handling of problems
• Perform stock control
• Perform ‘orrificing’ to give the client the prescribed water allocation at a specific point
• Monitoring and controlling the water network
• Handle related queries from clients – when complaints are received, contact clients and solve problems, ensure that clients are satisfied, and refer to the Technical Manager: Operations
• Installing new connections
• Reading of clients’ meters
• Erection of new water connections
• Debushing of servitudes
• Perform welding
• Assistance with the maintenance of pumps and motors

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Code 08 Driver’s License
• 3 years’ relevant experience
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to work on standby

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The successful candidate will be required to perform the following functions but not limited to:

•  Compile bids/quotations in accordance with SCM policies and procedures and legislative framework. Administer contracts in accordance with SCM policies and contract management framework. Maintain the contract register and update the status of the contracts.
• Prepare necessary documentations and conduct briefing sessions for tenders and quotations. Process purchase requisitions from the end users within the stipulated timeframes.
• Create purchase orders for goods and services and also assist Accounts Payable to expediate the payment of invoices. File SCM documentations and ensure the security, accessibility, and easy retrieval of documents when they are required. Publish bid received and awarded on National Treasury E Tender Portal and OWB website.
• Advertise tender on National Treasury E Tender Portal, OWB website and CIDB(if applicable). Responsible for ensuring that closing of tender is compliant to SCM policy and applicable legislative requirement.
• Compile procurement report for request for quotations. Assist with request for information for external and internal audit.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree/B-Tech in: Finance/ Supply Chain /Logistics NQF 7 and
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in Procurement / Supply Chain Management in the public sector,
• Computer literacy and
• Driver’s license (Code B) is required

or

• Diploma: Finance/ Supply Chain /Logistics NQF 6 and
• 3 - 4 years’ experience in Procurement / Supply Chain Management in the public sector,
• Computer literacy and
• Driver’s license (Code B) is required