| Closing Date | 2025/02/07 |
| Reference Number | ETH250117-5 |
| Job Number | 34002564 |
| Job Title | Water Distribution Operator |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Job Grade | T07 |
| Division | North |
| Department | Water Operations |
| Branch | Water Network |
| Vacancy Group | WATER OPERATIONS |
| Reporting To | Senior Technician (Civil) |
| Location – Town / City | DURBAN |
| Location – Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Special Conditions | • 1.Interchangable posts within the Department at the discretion of the Deputy Head. • 2.Operates on standby roster and continuously on call for emergencies. • 3.Required to work in all weather conditions until service is reinstated. |
| Job Purpose | To respond to telemetry alarms on bulk water infrastructure and reticulation, assess the nature of the problems on both bulk water infrastructure and reticulation and report the nature of the problems to Control Room. |
| Key Responsibility Areas | • Performs leak investigation duties on the water reticulation system to prevent breakdowns and water loss. • Undertakes supervisory duties in order that employee’s function efficiently and effectively. • Undertakes sundry reticulation system duties and attends to complaints from citizens regarding dirty or bad tasting water. • Undertakes additional duties, such as taking regular dip tests on reservoirs when the telemetry system is down. • Assesses emergency situations and calls out Superintendent or Technician as necessary. • Isolates trunk mains for bursts and planned work under the supervision of the Superintendent or Water System Controller. • Undertakes driving duties and ensures proper care of the vehicles. |
| Competencies | • Managing work. • Communication. • Planning and organising. • Ethics and professionalism. • Use of process specific Technology/ Equipment. • Quality orientation. • Discipline specific skills. • Workplace safety. • Service delivery orientation. • Action and outcome orientation. • Resilience. • Team orientation. |
| Essential Requirements | Grade 10Valid motor vehicle driving license2 years relevant experience in plumbing or water or maintenance of water reticulations. |
| Preferred Requirements | Trade Tested Artisan (Plumber).3 years relevant experience in plumbing or water or maintenance of water reticulations |
| Housing Subsidy | Yes |
| Leave | Yes |
| Medical Aid | Yes |
| Other Allowances | N/A |
| Pension Fund | Yes |
| Remuneration | R 311 261.52 – R 404 033.88 PA |
| 13th Cheque | Yes |
| Contact Name | Human Capital |
| Contact Telephone | 031 3118113 |
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