ARTISAN PLUMBER: WATER: GAMTOOS

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

NOTICE NO: 173/ 2022

VACANCY

Kouga Municipality, an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action, encourages applicants from the designated groups to apply for the following vacancy:

ARTISAN PLUMBER: WATER: GAMTOOS

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant NQF level 5 qualification as a Trade Tested Plumber;
• 2 Years’ relevant experience;
• Code C1 driving license;
• Sound knowledge of plumbing maintenance and installation techniques on municipal water systems;
• Good problem finding and judgmental skills. Ability to read water layout plans for the layout of underground pipes;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Attention to detail;
• Good supervisory skills;
• Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:                        

• Required to work in all weather conditions;
• Required to work outside normal working hours, during emergencies and planned overtime;
• Required to be on standby.

SALARY:                                                          R257 075.87 – R333 654.61 Per Annum

TASK:                                                               10

DUTIES:

• Interprets and co-ordinates specific pre-work/site requirements with regards to installation, repairs and, planned and predictive maintenance sequences and guides the activities of personnel;
• Coordinates and controls tasks/activities associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline within the functionality
• Coordinates activities associated with the repairs, maintenance and installations of water meters, water pipes and manholes;
• Completes internal transactional documentation (e.g. time sheets, log sheet, progress and productivity field reports, etc.) and related forms (vehicle checklist, faulty meters, water leaks, etc.);
• Performs specific activities associated with communications and providing support to line functions;
• Interpreting requirements on work orders or the nature of complaints received and establishing resources necessary for the completion of works;
• Performing routine inspections and investigating customer water consumption patterns;
• Plan and Quantify material requirements.

BENEFITS:                                             As per standard conditions of service.

Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and drivers license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Friday, 18 November 2022 at 12:00.

For any enquiries contact Mr. B Faulkner: 042 2002 200.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

1. Canvassing of councillors.
2. Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.

MR. C DU PLESSIS                                                                                P. O. BOX 21                                        

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                                                        JEFFREYS BAY

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