Assistant Superintendent: Water Networks

Department: Networks: Worcester & Rawsonville, Public Works & Integrated Services – Water Services & Networks

Location: Worcester

About the role

Coordination, prioritisation of activities and effective utilisation of personnel and plant in the operations at the Water and Sewer section whilst applying contingency measures in accordance with instructions to minimize specific problems, repairs and maintenance in the water and sanitation system network.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Superintendent to coordinate tasks/activities associated with the implementation of procedures and monitoring and reporting on sequences/outcomes.
• Assists the Superintendent to plan, prioritize and schedule water & sewer projects and maintenance work.
• Coordinates and controls tasks/activities associated with personnel performance, productivity and discipline.
• Monitors and evaluates progress regarding repair, construction, installation and maintenance work (e.g., installation of underground pipelines).
• Coordinates activities associated with the construction and installation of water and sewer networks.
• Coordinates, monitors and controls water and sewer repair and construction work at specific sites.
• Performs administrative tasks delegated by the Superintendent, including updating and maintaining records related to Depot activities/operations.
• Adheres to health and safety regulations in terms of the OHS Act.

Requirements

• Trade Test Certificate in Plumbing or equivalent technical qualification.
• Valid Code C1 driver’s license with PrDP.
• Computer literacy (MS Office Applications).
• Three years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Skills

Core Professional Competencies: Problem Solving, Planning & Organising, Organisational Awareness.

Functional Competencies: Discipline-Specific Skills, People Management, Task Management, Workplace Safety, Budgeting.

Public Services Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation.

Personal Competencies: Action and Outcome Orientation, Resilience, Ethics and Accountability.

Management/Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact & Influence, Coaching & Mentoring, Team Orientation.

Pay

R 373 227.17 – R 484 471.85 per annum (T11). Total cost to council: R 547 896 – R 692 141 per annum (inclusive of municipal benefits such as Group Life Scheme and Pension Fund).