Vacancies_25February_2022

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

VACANCIES

NOTICE NO: 24/ 2022

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

FIRE FIGHTER

REQUIREMENTS:

• Post Matric Fire Fighter 1 & 2 certificate (SAESI) at NQF level 5;
• Hazmat Awareness & Hazmat Operational (SAESI);
• 2 Years relevant experience;
• Level 3 First Aid;
• Code C1 driving license;
• Able bodied;
• Must work weekends, public holidays and after hours;
• Good supervisory skills;
• Knowledge of various fire fighting techniques;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Ability to handle stressful conditions;
• 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 shifts;
• Required to work at any fire station within the area of the Authority having Jurisdiction, in accordance with Departmental policies;
• Must be physical fit.

SALARY:                                                          R171 709.61 – R222 871.47 Per Annum

TASK:                                                               7

DUTIES:

• Responds to fire and emergency incidents and perform acts/operations under the supervision of the Senior Fire Fighter to neutralize the threat of fire or other danger;
• Conducting the maintenance and inspection of fire hydrants under the supervision of the supervisor, to ensure easily identification and smooth operation during emergencies;
• Participating in rescue teams with specific sequences (installing slings and hooks onto ropes, assembling rescue equipment), following specific instructions of the Officer in charge of the operations;
• Conducting building inspections to verify compliance relating to fire safety by-laws through the inspecting and risk assessment of fire installations and building safety fire regulations and reporting outcomes and specific concerns requiring immediate attention to the Senior Fire Fighter;
• Driving and operating a range of heavy and extra-heavy specialist appliances to/at emergency incidents as directed by the supervisor in order to save lives and property and providing humanitarian services to the community.

GIS TECHNICIAN

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant NQF level 6 qualification;
• High level of Computer literacy – Specific GIS System Applications;
• 3 Years relevant experience;
• Code B Driving License;
• 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:                                                          R341 518.95 – R443 314.82 Per Annum

TASK:                                                               12

DUTIES:

• Performs specific applications associated with the preparation, updating and processing of data from hardcopy and digital sources for the geographical area;
• Performs specific applications with maintaining geographic information records and cadastral databases;
• Attends to the production of information in various forms (reports, maps) used in analysis, discussion and decision making processes;
• Disseminates functional and operational information on the immediate, short and long-term objectives and current developments, problems and constraints;
• Performs specific administrative task/activities associated with the updating and maintaining records/information of work in progress and completed works;
• Performs specific activities associated with communications and providing support to line functions.

ARTISAN PLUMBER: WATER

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).

SALARY:                                                          R245 067.56 – R318 069.21 Per Annum

TASK:                                                               10

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.

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, certified copy of qualifications, identity document and drivers 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, 25 February 2022 at 12:00.

For any enquiries contact Ms. B Faulkner: 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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