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Requirements:

• Conduct legal research in legal information databases and other electronic sources to support legal advisory work.
• Provide a legal advisory service across the Energy Directorate.
• Draft and scrutinize legal documents for the Energy Directorate in collaboration with the Legal Services department.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of committee reports.
• Resolve legal issues related to contracts and projects within the Energy Directorate.
• Manage customer complaints and litigation matters within the Energy Directorate.
• Assist in the development of legislation and policy within the Energy Directorate.
• Help formulate appropriate comments on new legislation and policy for submission to the Strategic Policy Branch.

Key Performance Areas:

• LLB degree required.
• LLM or LLD in Public Law would be advantageous.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience working in government, the NGO sector, academia on public law matters, or in the public law department of a legal firm, or as an advocate specializing in public law.

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DIRECTORATE : WATER AND SANITATION

Requirements:

• First Degree/BTech in Civil Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional or Candidate Engineer/Technologist with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa).
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience.
• A valid Code EB driver’s license.

Key Performance Areas:

• Analyze the Bulk Water conveyance system and advise the Storage and Conveyance Specialist on integrated operations required for managing water supply to the city.
• Provide civil engineering guidance and support to the Operations section on the operation, repair, maintenance, refurbishment, and upgrade of Bulk Water storage and conveyance assets.
• Conduct surveys, investigations, analyze data, and prepare designs, drawings, and reports.
• Draft specifications, control, and monitor upgrades to ensure projects are carried out on time, meet specifications, and remain within budget to fulfill service delivery commitments.
• Disseminate functional, planning, project implementation, and operational information on bulk water initiatives, including objectives, problems, and constraints.
• Ensure correct and efficient written communication with internal and external parties and ensure safekeeping of all documents

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Requirements:

• B.Sc. or B.Tech in Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences, or a relevant field.
• Professional Registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions).
• A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in the development and operation of groundwater schemes for bulk water supply.
• Computer literacy.
• Experience with groundwater modelling software will be an advantage.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field will be an advantage.
• Valid Code B driver’s license.

Key Performance Areas:

• Apply knowledge of fundamental geology to understand how rock types and structures in an area impact groundwater occurrence and movement.
• Understand and interpret maps, geographical data, historical evidence, and models to build a comprehensive picture of the groundwater regime and/or land contamination.
• Develop conceptual site models of groundwater/surface water interactions and contamination.
• Develop Guidelines for Assessment, Planning, and Management of groundwater at a catchment level to support planning decisions and objectives.
• Develop strategies and tools for the conjunctive use and management of surface water and groundwater at the catchment level, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate Strategic Water Resource Management challenges and provide a Resource Management Decision Support Service.
• Prepare specifications, contract administration, commission work, and manage the performance of contractors.
• Draft letters and reports to resolve queries or problems.
• Evaluate development applications.
• Respond to enquiries and requests for services from clients.

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Requirements:

• Relevant National Diploma in Engineering.
• Compulsory registration as a Pr Tech Eng.
• Computer Literacy: Proficiency in MS Office.
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience post-registration.
• Experience in an industrial working environment, including waste water plants, sewer pump stations, and bulk water plants.
• Exposure to high noise levels, methane, H2S, and chlorine gases; required to wear appropriate PPE (safety boots, overall, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves).
• Physically fit and able to inspect industrial plants, including climbing ladders and tanks.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Knowledge of local authority legislation, regulations, and policies.
• Willingness to work after hours to meet project deadlines.

Key Performance Areas:

• Improve the reliability of equipment and optimize maintenance costs.
• Ensure optimum utilization of maintenance resources and staff safety.
• Keep the Fixed Asset Register up to date, ensuring the Water Services items on the Financial Asset Register are accurately valued for depreciation.
• Identify and analyze information to improve the performance of plant and equipment.
• Keep Plant and Maintenance Managers informed about maintenance performance, cost, and underperforming equipment in terms of cost and failure rates.
• Ensure records are maintained, requests/instructions followed, and equipment and materials are procured on time.

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Requirements:

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Two to three years’ experience in providing technical support.
• Valid EB (08) Driver’s Licence.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and policies, including MFMA, OSHACT, ISO 55001, ISO 9001, etc.
• Willingness to work after hours when required.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide technical support to ensure programme implementation according to specifications and that personnel are trained to utilize systems effectively.
• Ensure adherence to standards, the implementation of maintenance projects, accurate record keeping, and cost control systems in the service branch.
• Ensure accurate Technical Engineering information to monitor ongoing and future projects as well as Maintenance Engineering.
• Ensure that Engineering Equipment and processes related to potable water and waste water treatment are maintained and upgraded to ensure continuous supply and compliance with legal requirements.
• List critical spare parts and inform the Maintenance team to reduce equipment downtime for both planned and unplanned repairs.
• Conduct root cause analyses for frequently failing equipment and compile technical reports.
• Perform condition-based maintenance (CBM) on critical assets and compile reports.
• Comply with COCT policies to meet client requirements within the institutional policies, standards, and arrangements.

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Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Up to 5 years’ relevant experience in a marketing and communications environment.
• Highly PC proficient.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas:

• Plan, develop, and implement all marketing strategies, communication, and public relations activities, both internal and external, for the Health Services department.
• Formulate and implement policies and procedures with Line and Specialised Health Management to ensure a positive image of the department using appropriate marketing tools.
• Develop, provide, and coordinate marketing initiatives and promotional materials, building awareness and goodwill between the department, facilities, the public, and internal departments.
• Ensure effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring information related to the department’s programmes, events, and services is available to the public.
• Manage and control the financial functions of the department’s marketing projects and activities.
• Ensure efficient and effective administration and reporting related to the role.

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Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (B Tech or B degree) in Human Resources, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in a payroll and benefits environment, with 3 years' supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP-based payroll administration is advantageous.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide a professional corporate payroll and benefits administration service to clients.
• Manage and monitor the consistent application of approved business processes, control measures, and risk management.
• Oversee the project management aspects, ensuring compliance with approved payroll cut-off dates, absence management policies, and adjustments, to promote the production of quality payroll results that meet audit requirements.
• Supervise staff effectively, including performance management, leave and absence management, development, and handling disciplinary issues.
• Identify and advise on technology improvements to enhance service delivery.
• Analyze, balance, and reconcile complex accounts, financial data, and information.
• Maintain relationships to ensure efficient service delivery and compliance with corporate policies.

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• An appropriate 3 year tertiary qualification (B Degree/
  BSc/-Tech/Advanced Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Sciences or Electrical Engineering (light current)
• Coupled with 3 years of proven experience in the Telecoms Voice Applications Environment
• Code B drivers licence
• Knowledge of Electronic Communications Act, ICASA regulations and OH & S Act

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensuring ongoing support and maintenance of the City's VolP Network.
• Performing the technical lead role for the expansion of the City's VolP network.
• Compiling standard operating procedures, drafting tender specifications and management of tenders & contracts.
• Management of VolP Network projects and budgets.
• Engaging with VolP Network Users in the City.
• Ensuring that the City's VolP Network infrastructure is managed effectively and efficiently.
• Managing and motivating VolP Network staff.
• Ensuring compliance with Electronics Communications Act e.g. ICASA VolP regulations.