Closing date: Friday, October 30, 2026
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Download document: Document: FOREMAN SEWERAGES.pdf Title: Foreman: Sewerages
Salary: R 316 061.15 per annum (Post Level T10 of a Grade 4 Municipality)
Career category: Foreman: Sewerages
- Grade 12 or equivalent Technical Qualification.
- A Valid Code C1 Driver's License with PRPD.
- Certification in handling and transportation of dangerous goods (Chemicals)
- 5 years of relevant experience
- Computer literacy (MS Applications)
- Technical background and customer service approach.
- Communication skills, disciplinary course, and supervisory skills.
- Must be able to effectively manage and supervise the staff in the section.
- Must be able to travel to the various segments to check on progress.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with staff.
- Required to work in all weather conditions.
- Required to work overtime and/or outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.
- Must perform duties in the whole municipal area.
- Fluent in at least 2 of the 3 languages spoken in the Western Cape, Afrikaans, English or IsiXhosa.
- Please note: A performance agreement is also applicable to this position whereby the employer reserves the right to institute a performance management program.
- Inspecting and interacting with users (Council and Public) to promote the functionality of the Sewerage Section
- Report and seek approval/guidance in the coordination of specific sequences to improve service delivery procedures
- Schedule work duties of personnel in the Sewerage Section in conjunction with the immediate superior
- Do site inspections on a continuous basis to ensure the smooth functioning of the Section
- Conduct frequent meetings with the immediate superior to solve any operational problems
- Plan and prioritise the daily work of the section.
- Delegate and supervise daily work to subordinates, leading and guiding staff, and inspect, check, and correct work being done.
- Maintain fair distribution of operational resources and labour for each subsection
- Submit reports to the immediate superior on the operational efficiency of the Sewerage Section
- Submit statistical reports on daily activities, including: Scheduled work carried out; Details of complaints attended to; Exact actions carried out to rectify the problem; Vehicle log sheets; Overtime schedules and Requisition orders
- General functional feedback and be aware of Municipal Health and Safety Regulations and comply where applicable.
- Provide all relevant staff with protective clothing and explain the necessity to wear and use it
- Liaise with the immediate superior with regard to the maintenance required on vehicles and equipment
- Undertake inspections to ensure that all maintenance activities have been carried out in an acceptable manner and according to standards
- Ensure that operations are productive and that community areas are provided with an efficient service
- Ensure that staff adhere to health and safety regulations as contained in the Act
- Supervise and coordinate the provision and maintenance of: The sewage network operations; the Reliability of the sewerage network
- Conduct inspections constantly to ensure that a professional service is rendered
- Prior to leaving the municipal premises, carry out the following pre-trip inspection
- Extensive interaction with co-workers regarding obtaining and relaying information
- Interact with internal departments as well as members of the public on complaints and service-related problems
- Liaise with the superior in order to receive instructions, make recommendations, or discuss service-related problems experienced
- Arrange for the maintenance of machinery and equipment, and be responsible for the safe storage of machinery/equipment
- See to it that the equipment and machinery are cleaned and well-maintained.