About the Role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a dedicated Water Plant Superintendent (Team Leader) for the Berg River Dam. This pivotal role is situated in the heart of the Western Cape, where you will oversee the coordination of essential water operations that serve the community. Your leadership will play a crucial part in ensuring that the infrastructure, including pump stations, reservoirs, and pipelines, operates smoothly and efficiently, which is vital for the public service and the well-being of all South Africans.
In this role, you will engage with a team of professionals to maintain and improve water distribution systems. Your efforts will not only support the day-to-day operations but will also contribute to the long-term sustainability of water resources in the region. By managing operations at the dam and ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations, you will be directly impacting the quality of life for residents and the environment.
About the Department
The Department of Water and Sanitation is dedicated to ensuring sustainable water management and the provision of safe drinking water to all South Africans. Their mission encompasses the protection and preservation of water resources, promoting equitable access to water, and enhancing the quality of water supply systems across the nation. Working in this department means being part of a larger vision that prioritizes both the environment and community health, making your contributions significantly impactful.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate daily operations across pump stations, reservoirs, and related infrastructure.
- Oversee maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of water distribution systems.
- Implement Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) measures to comply with legal requirements.
- Manage human resources effectively, ensuring a motivated and productive team.
- Monitor and evaluate water distribution practices to ensure efficiency and compliance with policies.
- Support the development and execution of flood control measures and water resource strategies.
What You’ll Need
- A Senior/Grade 12 qualification at NQF level 4.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in operations and infrastructure management.
- A valid driver’s license (minimum Code B; Code C1 or higher preferred).
- Knowledge of water distribution management and policy implementation.
- Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
A Senior/Grade 12 at NQF level 4 qualification.Five (5) years’ experience in operations and infrastructure operations.
The disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver’s licence (minimum Code B; a Code C1 or higher).
Knowledge in controlling and managing the water distribution for all government waterworks within the Area Offices jurisdiction.
Understanding of policy implementation.
Monitoring and evaluation principles.
Knowledge in managing human resources management.
Disciplinary knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety.
Disciplinary knowledge in public administration.
Knowledge in supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy.
Knowledge of flood controlling.
Understanding of government legislations.
Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
Job Duties
Coordinate shift operations of pump stations, dam and dam walls, pipelines and weirs, reservoirs, and residential and office infrastructure.Coordination of maintenance at pump stations, dam and dam walls pipelines and weirs, reservoirs, and residential and office infrastructure.
Implementation of OHS and legal compliance.
Management of human resources.
