Latest Job Opportunities at City of Tshwane

Application Requirements:

• Basic literacy.
• Relevant experience in a municipal water network maintenance environment will be an added advantage.
• Physical fitness and health, with no back problems.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts and standby.

Personal Attributes/Competencies:

• Positive attitude.
• Good health.
• Good communication skills.
• Dependability and trustworthiness.
• Ability to understand and execute the supervisor’s instructions.
• No fear of heights.
• No serious physical disabilities.
• No back problems.

Primary Functions:

• Handle applicable equipment and tools in the execution of duties.
• Dig and backfill trenches, ensuring adherence to set safety rules, including placing shoring where necessary or prescribed.
• Unblock municipal and private sewer blockages using the correct sewer tools.
• Prepare safe working areas.
• Dig for connections and break concrete where construction work is required.
• Fill and compact trenches.
• Load and offload material, equipment, etc., for specific tasks.
• Mix and place concrete.
• Handle building material.
• Clean and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Clean properties and work areas after completing tasks.
• Assume the responsibilities of the team supervisor in the absence of an artisan.

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Application Requirements:

• An appropriate trade certificate as a Plumber (Red Seal).
• At least two years of relevant experience in a municipal water network maintenance environment.
• A valid Code C1 driving license with a valid PrDP.
• Physical fitness and good health.
• Ability to perform physical work related to operation and maintenance activities for extended periods.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime and standby when required.

Personal Attributes/Competencies:

• Good communication skills.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at high altitudes, and below ground level in trenches.
• Ability to manage an extreme workload and deliver work within the required time frame.
• Effective planning skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision and assistance.

Primary Functions:

• Repair water leaks, including locating services and pipelines.
• Conduct maintenance on water meters.
• Upgrade the water network.
• Excavate identified areas using workers or mechanical equipment.
• Repair located leaks, backfill trenches to set standards, and clean the site.
• Perform general administrative tasks, including the completion of timesheets.

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Section:

• Water Distribution (3 posts); Waste Water (3 posts)

Application Requirements:

• Basic literacy.
• Relevant experience in a municipal water network maintenance environment (added advantage).
• Physical fitness and good health, with no back problems.
• Ability to perform physical work related to operation and maintenance activities for extended periods.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts and standby.

Personal Attributes/Competencies:

• Positive attitude.
• Good health.
• Good communication skills.
• Dependability and trustworthiness.
• Ability to understand and execute the supervisor’s instructions.
• No fear of heights.
• No serious physical disabilities.
• No back problems.

Primary Functions:

• Handle applicable equipment and tools in the execution of duties.
• Dig and backfill trenches, abiding by set safety rules, including placing shoring where necessary or prescribed.
• Unblock municipal and private sewer blockages using the correct sewer tools.
• Prepare safe working areas.
• Dig for connections and break concrete where construction work is needed.
• Fill and compact trenches.
• Load and offload material, equipment, etc., for specific tasks.
• Mix and place concrete.
• Handle building material.
• Clean and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Clean properties and work areas after completing tasks.
• Assume the responsibilities of the team supervisor in the absence of an artisan.

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Section:

• Energy and Electricity

Location:

• Prince’s Park (2 posts);
• Atteridgeville/Fortsig (2 posts)

Application Requirements:

• Basic literacy.

• Relevant experience in a local authority electrical network environment (added advantage).
• Physical fitness and good health.
• Ability to perform physical work related to operation and maintenance activities for extended periods.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts.

Personal Attributes/Competencies:

• Positive attitude.
• Good health.
• Good communication skills.
• Dependability and trustworthiness.
• Ability to understand and execute the supervisor’s instructions.

Primary Functions:

• Execute instructions received from the supervisor to carry out all related tasks and duties regarding the electrical distribution network to ensure safe and reliable service delivery.
• Execute instructions received from the supervisor for all related tasks and duties regarding projects for the electrical distribution network to ensure that set target dates are reached.
• Maintain all tools and equipment to ensure continuous and safe operations on-site.
• Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993).
• Execute tasks or duties on a rotational basis between various operations teams to enhance multiskilling.

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Application Requirements:

• Appropriate trade certificate as Bricklayer/Mason (red seal) OR trained construction roadmaker.
• At least two years of relevant experience in the maintenance of road and storm water systems.
• Valid Code C1/EC1 driving licence with a valid PrDP.
• Physical fitness and good health.
• Ability to perform physical work related to operation and maintenance activities for extended periods.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby, and overtime.

Personal Attributes/Competencies:

• Ability to understand and analyze technical drawings.
• Ability to understand and implement technical working methods.
• Competent in operating all road construction machinery.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Willingness to work in areas where criminal elements or road vehicle traffic is a threat.

Primary Functions:

• Repairing, rebuilding, and maintaining storm water structures, pavements, channels, and storm water pipes.
• Performing concrete work by preparing and casting according to drawings.
• Laying pipes according to drawings and specifications.
• Inspecting contractors working on-site.
• Supervising the operations team and assigning duties.
• Organizing equipment and material for the execution of tasks.
• Handling vehicles and equipment.
• Ensuring the safety of staff on-site by enforcing occupational health and safety standards.

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Application Requirements:

• Appropriate trade certificate as Electrician (red seal).
• At least two years of relevant experience in local authority electrical networks.
• Valid Code C1 driving licence with a valid PrDP.
• Physical fitness and good health.
• Ability to perform physical work related to operation and maintenance activities for continuous periods.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby, and overtime.

Personal Attributes/Competencies:

• No colour blindness.
• No serious physical disabilities or back problems.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• No fear of heights (acrophobia).
• Dependability and trustworthiness.
• Ability to understand and execute instructions from the supervisor.

Primary Functions:

• Optimally using resources for cost-effectiveness of vehicles, tools, and material.
• Constructing electrical networks to ensure effective service delivery.
• Maintaining the existing electrical network to ensure network stability.
• Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993.

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Application Requirements:

• Appropriate trade certificate as Electrician (red seal).
• At least two years of relevant experience in local authority electrical networks.
• Valid Code C1 driving licence with a valid PrDP.
• Physical fitness and good health.
• Ability to perform physical work related to operation and maintenance activities for continuous periods.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby, and overtime.

Personal Attributes/Competencies:

• No colour blindness.
• No serious physical disabilities or back problems.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• No fear of heights (acrophobia).
• Dependability and trustworthiness.
• Ability to understand and execute instructions from the supervisor.

Primary Functions:

• Optimally using resources for cost-effectiveness of vehicles, tools, and material.
• Constructing electrical networks to ensure effective service delivery.
• Maintaining the existing electrical network to ensure network stability.
• Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993.

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Section:

• Energy and Electricity

Location:

• Rosslyn (2 posts);
• Soshanguve (2 posts)

Section:

• Energy and Electricity

Location:

• Prince’s Park (2 posts);
• Atteridgeville/Fortsig (2 posts)

Application Requirements:

• Basic literacy.
• Relevant experience in a local authority electrical network environment (added advantage).
• Physical fitness and good health.
• Ability to perform physical work related to operation and maintenance activities for extended periods.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts.

Personal Attributes/Competencies:

• Positive attitude.
• Good health.
• Good communication skills.
• Dependability and trustworthiness.
• Ability to understand and execute the supervisor’s instructions.

Primary Functions:

• Execute instructions received from the supervisor to carry out all related tasks and duties regarding the electrical distribution network to ensure safe and reliable service delivery.
• Execute instructions received from the supervisor for all related tasks and duties regarding projects for the electrical distribution network to ensure that set target dates are reached.
• Maintain all tools and equipment to ensure continuous and safe operations on-site.
• Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993).
• Execute tasks or duties on a rotational basis between various operations teams to enhance multiskilling.

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Job Purpose:

• To create a database for appointing candidates on student-in-training fixed-term contracts for work-integrated learning, experiential learning, or internships within the City of Tshwane. The database will cover the following areas of study:
• Finance and internal audit
• Information technology
• Communication, marketing, heritage, and tourism
• Administration, public administration, and legal
• Aviation
• City planning and surveying
• Engineering and project management
• Water and water treatment
• Horticulture and environmental management
• Occupational health and safety and environmental health
• Language practice
• Librarians (library and information science)
• Sport and recreation
• Social work
• Transport management

Application Requirements:

• Completed a tertiary career-related or occupational qualification such as N6, diploma, national diploma, degree, or occupational qualification in a relevant field.
• Resident of Tshwane.
• Must require work experience of 12 to 18 months.

Personal Attributes/Competencies:

• Eager to learn.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good communication skills.

Primary Functions:

• Candidates will be contracted for 12 months (for university graduates) or 18 months (for occupational qualifications) under a formal City of Tshwane student-in-training contract.
• Training will be provided in the relevant field of study under the supervision of a dedicated mentor.