WATER CONTROL OFFICER X2

WATER CONTROL OFFICER X2

WATER CONTROL OFFICER REF NO: 030624/17

SALARY: R255 450 per annum (Level 06)

CENTRE: Wolwedans Dam (Mosselbay)

REQUIREMENTS: A Senior / Grade 12 certificate with Mathematical literacy as an added advantage. Internal water control courses will be an added advantage. One to three years’ experience in water control related functions. A mathematical background is essential for this position. Good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to solve practical problems. The following will serve as recommendations: Knowledge in controlling and managing the water distribution for all Government Waterworks within the Area Office’s jurisdiction.

Policy implementation. Monitoring and evaluation principles. Knowledge in managing human resources. Disciplinary knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety. Disciplinary knowledge in public administration. Knowledge in supporting water utilization and water resource strategy. Knowledge of flood controlling and understanding of Government legislation. Willingness: To work overtime and abnormal hours, travel alone in remote areas and frequently stay away from home, work in adverse conditions and confined spaces. The incumbent should also be physically fit to work on heights (ladders, high dam walls, galleries etc.)

DUTIES: Monitor and control water distribution to water users. Control and monitor the release and distribution of water. Compile the feeder charts from applications received from water users. Keep records of water balances and meter readings for billing purposes. Collect and keep records of hydrological data. Apply health and safety regulations to the component. Inspect and report on maintenance of the infrastructure. (dams, weirs, canals, pipelines, etc.)

ENQUIRIES: Mr. J Visagie Tel No: (071) 861 8960

APPLICATIONS: Southern Operations (Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha): Please forward your application to the Department of Water and Sanitation, P.O Box 5501, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6065 or hand deliver at 50 Heugh Road, Lion Roars Office Park c/o 3rd Avenue and Heugh Road, Walmer. FOR

ATTENTION: Mr M Jonkerman

NOTE: official housing is available at Wolwedans Dam.

WATER CONTROL OFFICER REF NO: 030624/18

SALARY: R255 450 per annum (Level 06)

CENTRE: Potchefstroom (Schoon Spruit Government Water Scheme)

REQUIREMENTS: A Senior / Grade 12 certificate. Appropriate experience within the field of water distribution for the period of at least one (1) to (3) three years as a Water Control Aid will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of valid unexpired driver’s license. Mathematical literacy as a passed subject will serve as an added advantage. Experience in internal water control courses will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge in controlling and managing the water distribution for Government Waterworks. Understanding policy implementation, monitoring and evaluation principles. Knowledge in managing human resources. Disciplinary knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety Act. Disciplinary knowledge in public administration. Knowledge in flood control. Understanding of government legislations, policies and procedures.

DUTIES: Control and monitor the release and distribution of water. Keep records of water balances and meter readings for billing purposes. Collect and keep records of hydrological data. Apply Health and Safety regulations within the Water control division. Assist with evaluation of work performance of subordinates. Conduct routine dam safety inspections and dam management in line with dam safety regulations. Conduct routine mechanical maintenance. Conduct administration functions within the section.

ENQUIRIES: Mr TM Rantekane at (082) 784 6229

APPLICATIONS: Potchefstroom Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to: The Area Manager: Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X936, Potchefstroom, 2520 or hand deliver at 126 Chris Hani Street Potchefstroom, Department of Water and Sanitation.

FOR ATTENTION: Ms. M Maduna

 

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

CLOSING DATE: 03 June 2024

NOTE: Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified on each post. Applications must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and Sanitation website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). All required information on the Z83 application form must be provided.

Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B of the Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory and such details must also be included in the applicant’s CV.

For posts requiring a driver’s license, annotate such details on CV. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late, applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualification/s (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal-opportunity employer.

In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.

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