Overberg Water Board Vacancies
Overberg Water Board
- Overberg Water Board Vacancies
GENERAL WORKER X 2 (SWELLENDAM)
Reference Number
OWOPSGW0224
Description
DUTIES:
- Ability to read, interpret and convey manual and electronic data i.e: meters gauges, data loggers etc
- Assist with general maintenance, ground keeping, housekeeping of premises
- Handling and transportation of water quality samples, chemicals and other heavy materials or equipment.
- Complete work procedures forms, timesheets, stock-sheets, log-sheets, job cards, and other associated reporting forms
- Assist with pipe-bursts, cleaning of reservoirs, sediment tanks and filters.
- Clearing, processing and disposal of grass, reedbeds, sludge and other foliage or waste General cleaning and maintenance of the purification plant, scheme offices and buildings.
- Carry out other building maintenance activities.
- Keep inventory of all plant consumables required for operational activities, housekeeping, and any other activities identified within the plant
- Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions given by the line manager or supervisor within the ambit of the position taking into account competencies and operational requirements
- Safeguard of the plant assets
- Adhere to related statutory and regulatory requirements for water and wastewater facilities
- Although based at specific facility, incumbents may need to rotate/travel to other sites and/or areas based on business operational demands
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 or Matric and/or relevant training
- Unendorsed code B driver’s license
- Excellent communication, writing and people skills
- Ensuring ethical standards adherence to statutory requirements of all legislations
- Willingness to work shifts/standby and physical fits, weekend, holidays
- Minimum of six (6) months experience as a general worker preferably in water facilities
Work Level
Junior
Job Type
Temp
Salary
Market Related
Duration
Short Term
EE Position
No
Location
Swellendam
MAINTENANCE OFFICER X2 (SWELLENDAM)
Reference Number
OWOPSMO0224
Description
DUTIES:
- Routine and precautional maintenance on networks
- “Pigging” and flushing of lines
- Service of pressure relief/reduction valves
- Repair of breaks and leaks
- Cleaning of reservoirs
- Intensive maintenance (air valves, taps, valves, pressure reduction/increase valves, etc.)
- Calculation and installation of flow limitations
- Perform volumetric tests on water meters
- Taking of water samples for physical, chemical and bacteriological analysis
- Handling of problems
- Perform stock control
- Perform ‘orrificing’ to give client prescribed water allocation at a specific point
- Monitoring and controlling the water network
- Handle related queries from clients – when complaints are received, contact clients and solve problems, ensure that clients are satisfied and refer to Manager: Operations
- Installing new connections
- Reading of clients’ meters
- Erection of new water connections
- Debushing of servitudes
- Perform welding
- Assistance with maintenance of pumps and motors
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12
- Code 08 Driver’s License
- 3 years’ relevant experience
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Willingness to work standby
Work Level
Skilled
Job Type
Temp
Salary
Market Related
Duration
Short Term
EE Position
No
Location
Swellendam

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