Job Opportunities at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    

The purpose of this role is to scour sedimentation tanks by means of bridges thus ensuring the efficient removal of sludge.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 
• NQF level 4/ N3 Water and Waste water treatment plant 
• Two years water purification experience 
• Computer literate 
• Class IV Process Controller Classification 
• A valid driver’s licence and the ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 test. 
• Physically fit and strong

Primary Duties    

• Operation of Desludging bridges according to schedule.
• Transfer of bridges to next system
• Reporting of defects on bridges to Sludge Supervisor
• Assistance with fault finding and repairs on bridges
• Cleaning of bridge platform and cabin on a daily basis
• Taking of samples and testing for sludge density on operational bridges and make adjustment accordingly.
• Reporting of injuries and incidents to the Sludge Supervisor

Knowledge    

• Knowledge of the water purification process
• Knowledge of safety and safe working procedures

Skills    

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills (verbal & written)
• Good housekeeping skills

Attitude    

• Accurate and systematic approach
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Safety conscious

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Job Advert Summary    

Reporting to the Electrical Foreman the successful candidate will be responsible for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of plant equipment in order to ensure availability of an efficient plant and continuous water supply to customers.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 or equivalent coupled with a recognized trade test as an Electrician.
• 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in an electrical maintenance environment. Medium voltage and low voltage experience in operating/maintaining medium voltage equipment and associated control systems are essential.
• A valid Code B Driver‘s license and the ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 test.
• Ability to pass the ORHVS certificate.
• A valid Wireman’s license will serve as an added advantage.

Primary Duties    

• Carry out planned maintenance, daily, weekly and annual maintenance tasks. Investigate and repair all breakdowns, by ensuring plant availability, reliability as well as ensuring safety of people and equipment.
• Perform standby duties as and when required. Give input and execute plant improvements and modifications.
• On the job training to be provided to new staff, assistants and apprentices. Assisting and manage contractors for all work done example isolations, tests, coordination of tasks etc.
• Coordination of projects by planning and executing internal projects and upgrades, provide inputs where required, perform plant inspections and assist with the drawing up of scope of works. Assist with the commissioning of new and upgraded plants.
• Maintenance Planning System by monitoring and analyses of section performance as well as participate in formal RCM and RCA’s.
• Complete all scheduled job cards, defects, time sheet permits and log books within time in accordance with Rand Water procedures.
• Faultfinding on all electrical circuits, tracing and locating faulty cables. Perform general electrical work and responsible for housekeeping.

Knowledge    

• AC drives & soft starters
• Setting & repair of actuators
• Schematic drawings
• Cable testing & jointing
• Battery chargers & UPS
• Conveyor belt systems
• Power factor correction units
• ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001

Skills    

• OHS Act
• PLC/SCADA
• Basic computer
• Permit system
• Problem solving
• Accuracy
• Good communication

Attitude    

• Deadline orientated
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Safety conscious
• Attention to detail
• Customer service
• Performance

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Job Advert Summary    

Reporting to the Electrical Foreman the successful candidate will provide back-up and support to the Electrician in order to assist in maintaining electrical installation so that no problems are experienced.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12.
• One year experience in an Electrical workshop environment.
• The successful completion of a basic electricity and basic safety course will serve as an added advantage.

Primary Duties    

• Transporting electrical equipment and tools, by carrying or pushing trollies with tools or equipment to work sites
• Assisting Artisan with general cable work by tracing and locating faulty cables, visually or using various testers, installing of new cables etc. Digging of trenches to install cables using spades and pick-axes.
• Identifying, handing over of hand tools, power tools and testing equipment.
• General cleaning and lubricating tools using safety solvents. Good general housekeeping
• Relieving in the Electrical workshop store room as and when from time to time.
• Knowledge    
• Basic hand tools
• ISO 9001, ISO 18001 and ISO45001
• Safety regulations

Skills    

• Ability to communicate well (both verbally and in writing)

Attitude    

• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Safety conscious
• Enthusiastic
• Performance driven

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Job Advert Summary    

Reporting to the Electrical Foreman the successful candidate will be responsible for supervision, control and organizing of the Maintenance Electrical Section staff under his/her control in order to ensure availability of an efficient plant and continuous water supply to customers.

Minimum Requirements    

• N3/Grade 12 certificate or equivalent coupled with a recognized trade test as an Electrician.
• 5 years working experience in an electrical workshop environment of which 2 years must be in a supervisory capacity.
• A valid Code 08 Driver ‘s license and the ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 test.
• Experience in Industrial Relations.
• Computer Literate.

Primary Duties    

The critical functions will include:

• Meeting machinery availability demands by ensuring plant availability and reliability at the most cost effective manner.
• Maintenance of electrical plant.
• Supervision of staff including contractors working on site
• Maintaining good labour relations.
• Budgeting & budget control.
• Management & maintenance of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality management systems.

Knowledge    

• HT, LT, HV and LV
• AC and DC drives
• Schematic drawings
• ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001
• MS Office
• Safety procedures

Skills    

• Proven ability to find faults and maintain systems
• Problem solving
• Control, motivate and supervision of staff
• Good communication skills (Written and verbal)
• Conflict resolution

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Job Advert Summary    

Reporting to the Project Support Manager in the Project Controls Department, the incumbent will be responsible for undertaking and overseeing all project scheduling activities (estimating times and sequencing of project activities) on assigned systems’ projects to optimise the guidance of projects through their life cycle by using appropriate techniques

Minimum Requirements    

• Applicants must be in possession of a formal qualification (Diploma, B-Tech, B- Degree)
• Project Management Qualification (Diploma or Degree).
• 5 year experience in Project Management with a proven track record in project scheduling, project management skills (best project management practices) in terms of managing matrix structures, multi-disciplinary projects
• Computer Literate – SAP Project System, MS Office, MS Project
• Sound knowledge of Project Scheduling using Enterprise Project Management tools
• Proven management, communication and leadership skills, strong influencing skills, conflict resolution skills and ability to achieve objectives without having direct responsibility.
• Scheduling Professional (PMI- SP) will be an advantage.

Primary Duties    

• Develop baseline and master schedules.
• Interpret the scope of work to ensure logical sequencing and linkages.
• Execution of planning and scheduling activities associated with capital projects within an integrated project environment.
• Monitor actual progress, compare to baseline and report progress against schedule.
• Verify that the progress updates are accurate representations of the work accomplished.
• Follow policies, standards, and guidelines for effective project scheduling.
• Review and update procedures and systems for effective project scheduling.
• Analyse schedules for potential problems or delays.
• Review and critique contractors’ schedules.
• Interface the project plans for all other disciplines within a multi-discipline project.
• Influencing and developing project management Earned Value Management.
• Recommend action plans to keep projects on track in terms of timelines and linkages.
• Attend required meetings and site meetings.
• Skills and knowledge transfer assistance.
• Ensure proper archiving for scheduling future similar projects.

Knowledge    

• Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM)
• Principles of Earned Value Management
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2000
• Knowledge of the OHSACT
• Pertinent legislation in water industry
• Knowledge of CIDB regulation

Skills    

• Advanced Technical Presentation
• Analytical thinking
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Balanced Emotional Intelligence
• Effective decision making

Attitude    

• Attention to detail
• Customer service orientation
• Performance driven
• Deadline orientated
• Own initiative, self-starter
• Professionalism
• Honesty and integrity

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Job Advert Summary    

Reporting to the Project Support Manager in the Project Controls Department, the incumbent will be responsible for undertaking and overseeing all project scheduling activities (estimating times and sequencing of project activities) on assigned systems’ projects to optimise the guidance of projects through their life cycle by using appropriate techniques

Minimum Requirements    

• Applicants must be in possession of a formal qualification (Diploma, B-Tech, B- Degree)
• Project Management Qualification (Diploma or Degree).
• 5 year experience in Project Management with a proven track record in project scheduling, project management skills (best project management practices) in terms of managing matrix structures, multi-disciplinary projects
• Computer Literate – SAP Project System, MS Office, MS Project
• Sound knowledge of Project Scheduling using Enterprise Project Management tools
• Proven management, communication and leadership skills, strong influencing skills, conflict resolution skills and ability to achieve objectives without having direct responsibility.
• Scheduling Professional (PMI- SP) will be an advantage.

Primary Duties    

• Develop baseline and master schedules.
• Interpret the scope of work to ensure logical sequencing and linkages.
• Execution of planning and scheduling activities associated with capital projects within an integrated project environment.
• Monitor actual progress, compare to baseline and report progress against schedule.
• Verify that the progress updates are accurate representations of the work accomplished.
• Follow policies, standards, and guidelines for effective project scheduling.
• Review and update procedures and systems for effective project scheduling.
• Analyse schedules for potential problems or delays.
• Review and critique contractors’ schedules.
• Interface the project plans for all other disciplines within a multi-discipline project.
• Influencing and developing project management Earned Value Management.
• Recommend action plans to keep projects on track in terms of timelines and linkages.
• Attend required meetings and site meetings.
• Skills and knowledge transfer assistance.
• Ensure proper archiving for scheduling future similar projects.

Knowledge    

• Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM)
• Principles of Earned Value Management
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2000
• Knowledge of the OHSACT
• Pertinent legislation in water industry
• Knowledge of CIDB regulation

Skills    

• Advanced Technical Presentation
• Analytical thinking
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Balanced Emotional Intelligence
• Effective decision making

Attitude    

• Attention to detail
• Customer service orientation
• Performance driven
• Deadline orientated
• Own initiative, self-starter
• Professionalism
• Honesty and integrity

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Job Advert Summary    

Reporting to the GIS Manager, the GIS Technician will provide Corporate Geographical Information System consulting and oversight for GIS projects. The GIS Technician is responsible for data management and capturing and providing supportive mapping data and analysis on request.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum of a National Diploma in GIS, Geography, Engineering, or a closely related field
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and / or experience
• Professional Registration with SAGC as a GISc Technician/In Training
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in GIS technical field

Primary Duties    

• Duties include reading and interpreting source documents, such as civil engineering plans and plot maps and entering required data into the GIS system.
• Capturing new and editing existing graphical and tabular data.
• Performing geographical analysis.
• Interfaces directly with clients to determine their needs.
• Spatial data management and analysis.
• Provide GIS services.
• Digitize information and create, maintain, update and views GIS data.
• Undertakes and executes GIS projects that is allocated.
• Updates and maintains spatial asset register.
• Knowledge of GIS standards.
• Apply GIS software functions.
• Cartographic and mapping principles.
• Geographical projections and conversions.
• Spatial data analysis.

Knowledge    

• South African Cadastral System (LO/WG).
• Geographical Projections and conversions.
• GIS (ESRI & ArcMap) and CAD software.
• Land Survey Act 8 of 1997.
• Legislative skills – SDI Act, Promotion to Access to Information Act, Copyright Act, SA Geographical names Council Act.
• Global Positioning Systems (theoretical & practical).
• GIS capabilities and technologies.
• Principles of database structure and design.
• Cartographic and Mapping Principles.

Skills    

• Spatial awareness and analytical skills.
• Customer service.
• Planning and organizing.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-management.
• Conceptual thought and well-developed analytical and coordinating skills.
• Problem solving.
• Project management. Networking skills.
• Spatial reasoning, analysis, and interpretation.

Attitude    

• Quality orientated.
• Team player.
• Attention to detail.
• Accuracy.
• Customer service orientated and service excellence.
• Deadline orientated.
• Professionalism.
• Highly motivated and innovative.
• Diligent and performance driven.
• Problem solving.
• Results driven.