Jobs at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary

Rand Water is looking for candidate to assist in Receiving and issuing of inventory items, capturing of allappropiate document accurately and effectively ( on System or manually). Ensure correct cost allocation of allinventory issues, adhoc duties and reports

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Inventory / Warehouse experience( Minimum of 2 years experience )
• Computer literacy : Microsoft Office ( Excel, Word and Outlook)– SAP ERP
• K53 Driver's license
• Be able to operate and overhead crane and a forklift ( Competency certificate is required ( Active or expired))

Primary Duties

• Issuing and receiving of inventory items
• Stacking and organising of items
• Stock talking ( Periodic, Ad - hoc, as and when required )
• Sound stores administrative skills
• Software system SAP and Manual Systems
• Deliveing exceptional services for improved customer satisfaction
• Good Coomunication skills
• Meticulous in all activities ( issuing/receiving/stock takes )
• Daily reporting
• Enforcing in store security and compliance to OSH Act/ Rand Water SHEQ systems and regulations
• Quality inspection of inventory items

Knowledge

• Safety and safe working procedures
• Computerized material ( SAP) handling enviroment.

Skills

• Figure/numerical orientation
• Sound Administation skills
• Sound interpersonal relationship

Attitude

• Honesty and integrity.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer focused.

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Job Advert Summary

• Rand water is looking for a candidate to assist in administering of assets at Transport section and also liasong with customers.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Computer Literacy( Ms word, Excel, Access, Maximo and SAP
• Code 08 Driver's licemce
• 6 years experience in  working in stores and Finance/ Control/ Fleet Management Environment

Primary Duties

• Liase with APA and maintenance reports from maximo
• Liase with insurance on stolen assets to be replace
• Asset verification
• Asset transfers( Optimization)
• Assest procedures and standardArrange and coordinate all tool and plant training
• Liase with customers
• Data capturing
• Administration support

Knowledge

• Computer literacy( Word, Excel and Access
• Maximo system
• SAP
• Skills
• Communication skills
• Typing skills

Attitude

• Customer services orientation
• Perfomance driven
• High motivation

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Job Advert Summary

• Reporting to the Consultant Pipeline Design Engineer the role of the incumbent is to design large diameter steel pipelines to augment, repair or renovate the organization’s vast distribution network. The incumbent shall work as part of the Pipeline Design Team to execute the pipeline engineering design function.

Minimum Requirements

• Formal Civil Engineering B Eng. Degree or Equivalent,
• Professional Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa
• 6-8 years applicable post graduate experience with a minimum of four experience in the
• design of large diameter steel bulk water pipelines and related structures, three years
• construction experience
• Liaison and effective communication with other departments and stakeholders in the industry

Primary Duties

• Develop planning briefs or pre-project investigation reports into project scope of work.
• In conjunction with the survey, GIS section assist in the route section of the pipelines
•  Undertake hydraulic design for pumping and gravity pipelines including suction and delivery
• headers
• Detailed longitudinal section drawings
• Perform the pipeline selection of materials for the steel grade, lining and coating system, the
• cathodic protection system and the backfilling material.
• Structural pipeline design:- analyze the pipe to soil system: design loads, deflections, pipe
• buckling
• Design of all pipe specials ( bends, miters, t pieces, wrapper plates)
• Design of pipeline structures: valve chambers (air, isolating, reflux, scour),
• Compilation of contract document made up design criteria, design reports , specifications,
• bills of quantities, drawings and relevant standards
• Direct, manage and develop junior engineers within the Pipeline Engineering Design Team in
• the Design Office, including the reviewing of team outputs for technical accuracy, adequacy,
• and compliance with set pipeline or civil design standards and organizational procedures
• Manage the interface with other engineering design disciplines (mechanical, civil, electrical,
• process, architectural and automation), consultants, asset engineers/managers, project
• teams, and contractors to accomplish completely integrated pipeline designs
• Conduct/participate in scoping meetings, detailed design reviews, hazard and operability
• studies and present scopes / designs to the Design Review Committee / site personnel
• Review and improve pipeline design standards and procedures conjunction with the Pipeline
• Asset Management Section

Knowledge

• Pipeline engineering
• Knowledge of the applicable design standards e.g AWWA, SANS,PD 5000
• Ability to interpret geotechnical recommendations into designs
• Design of pipeline structures such as air valve chambers, etc

Skills

• Strong leadership skills
• Good communication skills
•  Problem solving
• Conflict management
• Report writing skills
• Punctuality and accuracy in the execution of projects

Attitude

• Conceptual thinking
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Quality orientated
• Deadline orientated
• Customer focused
• Self-motivated
• Proactive

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Job Advert Summary

• The overall responsibility of the successful candidate will be to perform basic Laboratory analyses and sample preparation for the Inorganic Laboratory within the Chemistry Section.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF 9: MSc or M. Tech in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry
• Professional membership e.g SACNASP
• Four years analytical and research experience focusing on Analytical Chemistry with focus on developing methods on Analytical instruments - ICPOES, ICPMS, IC, FIA & discrete analysers in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
• Evidence of presentation of scientific publications and/ reports.
• Evidence of having published research findings in scientific journals. The minimum requirement is one publications of a detailed scientific study where the applicant is the primary author.
• Code 08 driver’s licence

Primary Duties

• Undertaking of scientific based investigations to introduce new technologies and methods, including evaluation of existing technologies and methods for their optimum application.
• Conduct exercises to validate methods according to ISO 17025 requirements.
• Strategically manage the acquisition of new instruments and the maintenance of existing instruments.
• To assimilate data and information for committee meetings, presentations and the writing of scientific publications.
• Initiate, manage and perform multi-disciplinary research projects and disseminate scientific based information to customers and the scientific community with the overarching objective of contributing to the protecting human health.
• Assist with the general maintenance of equipment related to Inorganic chemistry methods according to ISO 17025 requirements
• Train staff members on the execution of instruments (i.e. ICPOES, ICPMS, IC, FIA, autotitrators and Discrete analysers) in accordance to developed SOPs.
• Contribute to the organization of the laboratory to achieve compliance with ISO 17025 and relevant safety requirements.

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of the application of spectrometric, calorimetric and potentiometric techniques.
• Knowledgeable in water Chemistry including emerging chemical contaminants in water.  
• Working knowledge of SANS 241 and other water quality guidelines
• Working knowledge and application of ISO 17025 as  required in test laboratories.

Skills

• Skilled in the application of research methodology and multi-disciplinary research project planning and management
• Skilled in the application of Analytical methodologies
• Ability to assess analytical data and information applying statistical methodology and water quality standards to protect human health.

Attitude

• Self-motivated quality and output driven person who can handle pressure.
• Ability to interact with staff and customers.
• Team worker but can work     independently.
• Conscientious and pays attention to detail.
• Willingness to work after hours, weekends and public holidays.

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Job Advert Summary
The overall responsibility of the successful candidate is to manage laboratories in the production of water quality data within the disciplines of biology and chemistry.  The respective laboratories analyse water samples to produce water quality data in accordance with ISO 17025, whilst remaining compliant to ISO 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001.  The timeous and reliable production of the water quality data underpins the water quality assurance program at Rand Water.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF 9 - MSc in Biological Science and/or equivalent in Chemical Science
• NQF 7 – Management diploma or equivalent
• Desired Education – (NQF 10) PhD in Biological Science and / or equivalent in Chemical Science, with substantial experience in the Water Industry and a deep understanding of water issues and water quality analysis in an accredited laboratory. Local and International experience in the water industry
• Exposure in the commercialization of a laboratory services is a must
• Desired Education – (NQF 8) MBA in Business Administration or equivalent
• Professional registration within the Scientific and/or allied fraternities
• Thorough understanding of the analytical laboratory production environment
• Sound track record of report compilation in science and/or business
• Ten years’ laboratory experience, with at least seven years’ experience in laboratory management (human, financial, and infrastructure resources
• Ten years’ experience in the application of laboratory and environmental quality assurance (QA), good laboratory practice (GLP) and management systems including laboratory safety practices.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in laboratory strategy planning, business development, streamlining laboratory production lines, and positioning of the laboratory in the relevant market

Primary Duties

• To manage the laboratory’s performance in meeting all required deliverables whilst maintaining its various certifications and its accreditation status
• Laboratories to consistently meet or exceed all requirements of the Blue Drop Water legislation
• To govern all stakeholder relationships in an inclusive manner in considering the interests and expectations of stakeholders while ensuring the best interest of the laboratory
• To develop strategic plans for the laboratory in ensuring sustained accredited laboratories which consistently produce the required biological and chemical data
• Compilation of effective business plans to support the efficient implementation of strategic plans
• To ensure the sustainability of laboratory operations using an integrated business approach with focus on economic, social and environmental aspects of business
• To maintain a low-risk laboratory operation by implementation of a regulatory compliance risk profile in mitigation against regulatory risks, reputational risks, financial risks, as well as all other associated risks within the laboratory environment.
• Plan and prioritize scheduled work activities, audits and asset management
• To provide all required field services with respect to sample taking for Rand Water in support of its water quality monitoring programme.
• Ensure effective participation of key laboratory staff in national, regional and international stakeholder groups to position the laboratory as an industry leader while protecting the best interests of Rand Water laboratories

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of PFMA, King codes, OSHA, LRA, and laboratory accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of the Blue Drop, Green Drop and SANS 241 water quality requirements
• Sound knowledge and application of national and international trends in water quality, testing and quality assurance of water throughout the water cycle.
• Knowledge of environmental health and health aspects of biological and chemical variables
• Sound understanding of quality infrastructure institutions and their inter-relationships 

Skills

• Proficient at report compilation (business and science).
• Skilled at the development of strategic laboratory business plans
• Effective verbal and communication skills at the executive level
• Skilled at budget planning and asset management (human capital and laboratory instrumentation and equipment)
• Ability to manage a young multi-cultural workforce within a unionised environment
• Skilled in knowledge application of water analytical methodologies and instrumental techniques within the disciplines of biology and chemistry
• Ability to manage and maintain the laboratory infrastructure environment (air exchange systems, electrical supply, etc.)
• Equipped to manage expansion of the laboratories to enable multiple faculties which are profitable

Attitude

• Conscientious & energetic leader with a passionate commitment to laboratory operations.
• Adopts positive approaches with the fraternity at the scientific and management level
• Sets management example with a firm approach, yet keenly assists colleagues, while respecting all in the workplace
• Demonstrates strong work ethic with goal driven approaches
• Consistently steering laboratory productivity to new heights in respect of quality and turn-around times
• Driving scientific excellence within all aspects of laboratory operations
• Goal setting on commercial ventures and expansion for revenue generation

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Job Advert Summary

• Rand Water is currently looking for an IPA Auditor to Initiating pro-active probity, integrity and assurance audits / investigations into processes, procedures and practices within the organization in order to establish compliance to policies and procedures. Initiating Pro-Active audits into identified white collar crime risk areas within the Rand Water Group.
• Providing specialist white collar crime risk management input to the multi- disciplined team that detects criminal activity that is likely to result in serious loss to the organisation.

Minimum Requirements
Essential qualifications are:

• A qualification in Forensic Auditing, Accounting, Legal or Auditing. (B-Tech Forensic, Relevant Audit, accounting or Legal qualifications) or other relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in Forensic, Compliance/Audit.
• Certified Fraud Examiner
• A minimum of 8 years practical experience in investigating fraud and other white collar crimes in corporate environment.
• Extensive experience (at least five years practical) in presenting and prosecuting forensic findings in internal disciplinary hearings and external CCMA and other labour cases.
• Extensive experience in compiling forensic / audit findings in a standard suitable for use at disciplinary hearings, criminal and civil proceedings.
• Associated to relevant association or professional body (i.e.: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, International Association of Financial Crime Investigators.

Desirable qualifications (added advantage) are:

• Understanding of a GREC Based Audit Approach
• Knowledge of ACFE / ICFP / Compliance Standards
• Knowledge of PFMA, Companies Act and Corporate Governance.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, GAAP and the VAT Act.
• Experience in using IPA related software (using ACL, IDEA, Encase, BarnOwl or any another tool).
• Principles of Project Management
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Background Knowledge of ISO standards on Integrated GREC Auditing

Primary Duties

• Working as part of the Integrity and Probity Assurance team:
• Initiating pro-active integrity, probity and assurance audits / investigations into processes, procedures and practices within the organization in order to establish compliance to policies and procedures.
• Conduct integrity, probity and assurance awareness session in all divisions in Rand Water.
• Conducting investigations into identified transgressions within Rand Water, its subsidiaries, benefit funds and medical aid, resulting in prosecution of offenders in disciplinary hearings, civil and criminal cases
• Initiating Pro-Active audits into identified white collar crime risk areas within the Rand Water Group. Providing specialist white collar crime risk management input to the multi- disciplined team that detects criminal activity that is likely to result in serious loss to the organisation.

Knowledge

• Fully computer literate with specialist knowledge of financial systems, forensic and accounting data mining and detection systems.
• Extensive knowledge of the Laws of Criminal Procedure and Evidence and relevant Labour Legislation.
• Thorough working knowledge of Information Management Systems and procedures.
• Extensive specialist knowledge of white collar and other corporate crimes.
• Extensive knowledge of all applicable legislation such as the Corruption Act, Proceeds of Crime, Money Laundering, Public Entities legislation and Basic conditions of employment act.
• Extensive management experience in compiling, presenting and managing internal divisional budgets (Compilation and control) Corporate Security and Crime Risk experience at management level.
• IPA related management experience
• Sound knowledge of Internal controls, Risk Management Framework, Governance Framework, Legislative framework and GREC frameworks
• Business acumen
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional attitude
• A valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License (Code 08)

Skills

• Excellent report writing skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Good communication (Verbal and Written) skills
• Accuracy