Foreman - Water Section MN 4181/26

REQUIREMENTS

-Grade 12. - National Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent NQF-6 qualification - Recognised Trade Tested Plumber/Millwright (Red Seal). - Valid Driver’s License C1 with PDP. - Computer literacy (MS Word, excel and PowerPoint). - Must be prepared to work overtime. - Computer Literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & MS Projects). - Project Management & Financial Management skills & experience. - Competent in implementation, interpretation & enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. - Proven management skills including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication & interpersonal, leadership skills, conceptual skills, presentation skills, conflict and stress management skills, negotiation skills, attention to detail, Report writing skills. - Proven knowledge and understanding of civil engineering principles and techniques. - Proven knowledge of water and sewer network maintenance and construction. - Five (05) years’ relevant experience in water services/maintenance.

DUTIES

-Responsible for the general supervision and operation of the water supply section. - Assists the superintendent to supervise and organize all the water supply activities including allocating work orders to staff. - Supervise and assists plumbers and special worksmen with the maintenance of all water related functions including: daily water supply, water queries, general water works, maintenance of the water pipes and new pipe installations, etc. - Supervise and control maintenance and repairs of all assets including: pipes, water machines, vehicles, and other equipment, etc. - Attend to public complaints and prioritise sectional activities accordingly. - Responsible for general administrative functions, discipline and occupational health and safety within the section. - Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

SALARY: R 408 648.00 p.a. – R 451 380.00 p.a. (Level 06 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 615 848.68 p.a.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 25 SEPTEMBER 2026 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability). The municipality does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you suspect any fraudulent recruitment activities, please report the matter immediately to the Fraud Hotline on 010 496 2662. Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7569, 7557. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.