REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 or equivalent technical qualification
- Trade Test: Plumbing
- 3 – 5 years relevant experience in the functional domain
- Code EB driver license
- Knowledge of municipal infrastructure
- Sober habits
- Proficient in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Plan and prioritize daily work of section.
- Delegate & supervise daily work to subordinates, leading & guiding staff.
- Supervise subordinates executing various tasks.
- Inspect, check, and correct work being done.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to subordinates.
- Manage leave arrangements of personnel in section.
- Deal with grievances and assist the Superintendent with disciplinary actions.
- Approval of Sewer plans.
- Check and inspect sewer pump stations.
- Placing of materials and orders.
- Required to work overtime and perform standby duties.
COMPETENCIES
- Core Professional Competencies: problem solving, planning, organising, organisational awareness.
- Functional/Professional Competencies: discipline-specific skills, people management, task management, workplace safety, budgeting.
- Public Service Orientation Competencies: interpersonal relationships, communication, service delivery orientation.
- Personal Competencies: action and outcome orientation, resilience, ethics, and accountability.
- Management/Leadership Competencies: direction setting, impact and influence, coaching and mentoring, team orientation.
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview, practical and/or written assessment. They must also be aware that previous employers and references may be contacted, and their qualifications, credit and criminal records be verified.
BENEFITS:
The Council offers competitive benefits such as a housing subsidy, a thirteenth cheque, a pension fund, a medical aid fund, a study assistance scheme, and the transport of furniture under certain conditions.
Applications must be on the official application form of the Oudtshoorn Municipality and a covering letter accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (not older than three (3) months) as well as particulars of at least three contactable references, must be submitted to HR Manager: Support Services, P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620 (submit applications to Recruitment & Selection section, across typing pool), Oudtshoorn Municipality, Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn. Application forms can be downloaded from our website, www.oudtshoorn.gov.za.