Superintendent: Sanitation at Midvaal Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• National Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Qualified Plumber/Millwright (Red Seal) will be an added advantage
• B-degree in Civil Engineering will be an added advantage
• Experience in water & sewer infrastructure maintenance, operations, and construction
• Valid code 08 or 10 Driver’s license
• Excellent Communication, Interpersonal skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Competent in interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies
• Skills & Competencies associated with vocation:
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Assertiveness/leadership skills
  • Conflict & stress management
  • Negotiation skills & problem-solving skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Attention to detail
• Project management and financial management skills & experience
• Hardworking, self-motivated, and self-disciplined person
• 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience in Water & Sanitation within Local Government Authority

DUTIES

Management, control, and planning of all sanitation section activities by:

• Issuing work orders
• Organising subordinates to coordinate and control work, teams
• Monitoring productivity
• Planning and project management of the sanitation section
• Procurement and stock control of all materials and equipment used, including vehicles
• Guiding, advising, and assisting subordinates through communication and on-the-job training to ensure an effective workforce
• Handling all complaints and attending meetings related to sanitation section
• Responsible for all problems and deadlines relating to queries
• Working with contractors to ensure that work is done effectively and to high standards
• Responsible for all health and safety matters in the section and performing investigations
• General administrative duties pertaining to the position
• Responsible for discipline and management of grievances according to the prescribed disciplinary code and Council policies
• Budget management for effective operations and maintenance of sanitation section
• Performing any other related ad hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management from time to time