Vacancies_04_February_2022

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

EXTERNAL VACANCIES

VACANCY

NOTICE NO: 5/2022

Kouga Municipality, an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action, awaits applications for the appointment in the following vacancy:

ARTISAN PLUMBER-SEWERAGE

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant NQF level 5 qualification - Trade Tested Plumber;
• 2 years relevant experience;
• Sound knowledge of plumbing maintenance and installation techniques;
• Good problem finding and judgmental skills;
• 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:                                               R245 067.56 – R 318 069.21

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 sewer pumps, water pipes and manholes;
• Completes internal transactional documentation (e.g. time sheets, log sheet, progress and productivity field report, etc.) and related forms (vehicle checklist, faulty pumps, water leaks, etc);
• Performs specific activities associated with communications and providing support to line functions;
• Inspecting and identifying leaks in the system, isolating defective area, and commencing with repair sequence (Removing and installing of water pipes);
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions carrying tools on waxed pipeline to detect leaks;
• Locating equipment and conducting relevant investigations (water leaks, faulty pumps, etc.).

TOWN PLANNER: LAND USE MANAGEMENT SCHEME

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant NQF level 7 qualification;
• 4 years relevant experience;
• Code B Driving License;
• Computer literate – Office Applications;
• Thorough knowledge of Land Use, Town and Regional planning, GIS and IDP planning processes and Local Government Sector processes;
• Sound knowledge of research and analytical theories and practices;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent, report writing and presentation skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Drive and tenacity to lead a senior multi-disciplinary team during IDP and Land Use Planning processes;
• Monitoring of performance;
• 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:                        Nil.

SALARY:                                              R432 929.37 – R561 935.91 Per Annum (Excluding Vehicle Allowance)

TASK:                                                   14

DUTIES:

• Implements and controls the policies and strategies associated with the provision of land use management schemes and settlement planning;
• Controls outcomes associated with utilization, productivity, and performance of personnel within the Land Use Management Scheme Section;
• Prepares capital and operating estimates and controls expenditure against the approved budget allocations;
• Controls the planning and operational efficiency of specific approaches associated with the functionality;
• Disseminates functional and operational information on the immediate and current developments, problems and constraints;
• Implements specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality;

BENEFITS:                                             As per standard conditions of service.

Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, certified copy of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. Aplications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Aplication forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Friday, 4 February 2022 at 12:00.

For any enquiries contact Ms. E Sana: 042 2002 200.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

1. Non-submission of originally certified copies of academic records.
2. Canvassing of councillors.
3. 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.

Kouga Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action, which is non-sexist, non-racist, non-discriminatory and based on merit.

MR. C DU PLESSIS                                                                                P. O. BOX 21                                        

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                                                        JEFFREYS BAY

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