Plumbers x2, Process Controllers x5, Truck Drivers at Harry Gwala Municipality for semiskilled candidates
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HARRY GWALA
DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
ARTISAN PLUMBERS (2 POSTS)
KOKSTAD SATELLITE
• Salary Grade: R280 601.64 – R364 222.92 p.a. (T10) (plus applicable
benefits) • REF NO: WT M 5/5/4/2/1
Requirements: • A Grade 9/Standard 7 • A valid Trade Test Certificate
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in Plumbing • A valid motor vehicle driver’s licence
• Assertiveness, coaching skills, communication (verbal) skills, community liaison
skills, conflict handling skills, decision making skills, leadership skills, people
orientation, problem solving skills, supervisory skills and writing skills.
Key performance areas: • Responsible for water in cases of a pipe burst and
to repair pipe bursts in emergency situations • Responsible for installation of
water meters • Co-responsible for the maintenance works on the reticulation
system and for the restoration of the area afterwards • Co-responsible for regular
inspections and problem-solving at water network areas where artisans are
working to determine the quality of work and to render a service to the satisfaction
of the public • Supervise the excavation of water lines and other network line
construction • Responsible for the supervision of staff under his/her control and
monitoring the performance of employees • Ensure adherence to the provisions
of the Occupational Health and Safety Act in the work environment • Ensure
understanding of and adherence to the Conditions of Service • Responsible for
own safety as well as that of all subordinates.
PROCESS CONTROLLERS (5 POSTS)
KOKSTAD SATELLITE
• Salary Grade: R196 590 84- R255 203. 64 p.a. (T7) (plus applicable
benefits) • REF NO: WT M 5/5/4/2/2
Requirements: • A Grade 12/Matric with Physical Science and Mathematics
as subjects • NQF Level 3 qualification in Water and Wastewater treatment or
relevant qualification • Candidate must be eligible to register as Class III Process
Controller with the Department of Water and Sanitation • At least one year work
experience in the field of water/wastewater treatment/purification • Computer
literacy in Microsoft Software packages • A valid Code 08 driver’s licence.
Key performance areas: • Coordinate, control and monitor all operational
activities on the plant within a shift period. Collect samples and complete analyses
in the site laboratory as per the prescribed monitoring programme • Ensure raw
water flow into the system is correct • Ensure proper chemical closing as per
dosing rate • Monitor floc formation and report any deviation to the senior process
controller • Operate water and wastewater treatment plants to ensure effective
dosing • Adjust the parameters of the plant in order to achieve the required water
quality and quantity • Check and receive bulk chemical deliveries meant for area
• Collect samples and complete analyses in the site laboratory as per prescribed
monitoring programme • Report defects daily to Senior Process Controller and
follow up on defects • Good housekeeping and safety in the workplace • Good
understanding of plant operation and dosing principles.
TRUCK DRIVER (2 POSTS)
KOKSTAD SATELLITE
• Salary Grade: R196 590.84 -R255 203.647 p.a. (T7) (plus applicable
benefits) • REF NO: WT M 5/5/4/2/3
Requirements: • NQF Level 1 or Grade 9 • A valid (unendorsed) Code EC
driver’s licence with PrDP • 1 - 2 years’ relevant experience.
Key performance areas: • Responsible for performing tasks/activities
associated with using heavy vehicles to/from sites • Receive instructions
and/or details of tasks and resources from the immediate superior
• Inspect safety devices, controls, lubricant levels, etc. on vehicles and verbally
reports or records defects • Observe and/or participate in the loading/offloading
sequences, checking material and consumable against work orders, condition
of tools/ equipment and/or any deviations from safety procedures • Transport
personnel, material, tools and equipment to/ from work sites prior to and on
completion of activities • Use specialized heavy vehicles (tanker) to, collect, transport
water from residential areas to works plant, communicating requirements to support
personnel and/or residents to establish access points, checking hose connections
and activating petrol operated pumps and/or valves to activate collection and
discharging sequences • Correct specific deviations from requirements, through
demonstration or explanation to support personnel and or communication with
the immediate superior and seeking direction on serious/urgent or complex issues
impacting continuity.
WATER SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Enquiries should be directed to: The Human Resources Unit on (039) 834 8756/5504/8752. No faxed applications will be accepted.
Applications must be submitted with a signed Application Form which can be found on our website: www.harrygwaladm.gov.za accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of educational qualifications, Identity document and driver’s licence must be addressed to: The Municipal Manager for Attention: Mrs T.T. Thiyane-Magaqa, Executive Director: Corporate Services, Harry Gwala District Municipality, Private Bag X 501, IXOPO, 3276,
or can be hand delivered/courier to 40 Main Street, IXOPO, 3276,
or e-mailed to recruitment@harrygwaladm.gov.za to reach us no later than 15H00, 30 May 2025.
NB: When applications are being submitted via email address provided,
applicants are requested to insert the post title on the subject line.
Further correspondence will be confined to shortlisted candidates. If you have
not been contacted within four months of the closing date of the advertisement,
please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
NB: Proof of canvassing with Councillors or Management will lead to immediate
disqualification. Harry Gwala District Municipality subscribes to the National
Equity Strategy.
The Council reserves the right not to continue with the interview and appointment
if it feels that no suitable candidates identified.
NB: Applications that are submitted without Harry Gwala District Municipality
application form will not be considered.
MR G.M. SINEKE: MUNICIPAL MANAGER