Manager New Development– REF: JW391EX/2024 at Johannesburg Water

Key Responsibilities:

• Resolve customer/consumer queries and complaints related to new connections and new developments.
• Ensure construction of reticulation is in line with approved plans (New Development and CAPEX) and compliant with JWater standards and specifications.
• Report any deviations to Engineer/contractor within the specified timeframe.
• Ensure acceptance tests are conducted and tie-ins are in accordance with specifications.
• Conduct required tests and sign off on acceptance.
• Ensure as-built plans are submitted, handed over to Development Control, and captured on GIS within the specified timeframe.
• Determine connection size, align with estimated consumption, and ensure compliance with emergency services regulations.
• Ensure full compliance with the metering policy.
• Administer quotations for disconnection of services as determined by the Tariff of Charges.
• Ensure Reg. 38 certificates are processed.
• Keep accurate records, including site inspections, meetings attended, final inspection, as-built drawings, and record of new connection applications to CoJ, and present them monthly or as required by the Regional Manager.
• Manage and distribute accurate information on new connections to Operations.
• Conduct daily analysis of information communicated to the Regional Manager.
• Monitor meter data quality.
• Manage Health and Safety, ensuring that annual incident reduction is kept to a minimum.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies, procedures, and OHSA regulations.
• Consult and communicate with Trade Unions to lobby for support.
• Compile and submit monthly safety reports to the Regional Manager by the deadline.
• Develop and maintain the operating budget.
• Develop and manage individual and team competence by ensuring that personal development programs for subordinates are implemented by the annual deadline.
• Manage workplace climate.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• National Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (NQF 6)
• 5 years experience in construction of water and sanitation infrastructure, of which 3 years must be in managerial level.
• Valid Driver’s License