Pump Operator - Purification MN4021/25

REQUIREMENTS

-Grade 10. - Grade 12 added advantage. - Driver’s License added advantage. - Pump Operator Certificate will be an added advantage. - Knowledge of how to use various hand tools and other manual labour equipment. - Candidates must be able to read and interpret gauge and valve readings. - A hard working, physically abled and self-disciplined person. – 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in local government Sewer and Purification, Wastewater Treatment Works and or pump stations.

DUTIES

-Assist with the operation and functioning of the pump station by: Interpreting gauge and valve readings. Cleaning sieves, loading and off-loading material and equipment. – Writing shift reports. – Working with a team. -Executing work orders and perform physical labour work with various hand tools and other manual labour equipment. Cleaning in and around area of responsibility. – Opening and closing of valves. - Maintaining sump levels using pumps and valves. -  Standby and overtime duties as and when required. - Shift worker. - Inform the supervisor of the operations of the pump station and report any irregularities immediately. – Grit cleaning and removal. – Cleaning of screens to alleviate blockage and damages to pumps. - Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

SALARY           R 193 644,00  – R 210 060,00 p.a.  (Level 11 of a Grade 4 Local Authority)

                                                            Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 336 289,92 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: 26 JANUARY 2026

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).  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.