Closing date: Friday, October 30, 2026
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Requirements:
Duties:
Download document: Document: Foreman Water.pdf Title: Foreman: Water
Salary: R 316 061.15 per annum (Post Level T10 of a Grade 4 Municipality)
Career category: Foreman: Water
- 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 Water Section.
- Report and seek approval/guidance in the coordination of specific sequences to improve service delivery procedures.
- Schedule work duties of personnel in the Water Section in conjunction with the immediate superior.
- Do site inspections on a continuous basis to ensure the smooth functioning of the Section.
- Plan and prioritize the daily work of the section.
- Delegate and supervise daily work to subordinates, leading and guiding staff.
- Inspect, check, and correct work being done.
- Maintain fair distribution of operational resources and labour for each subsection.
- Arrange and recommend appropriate working tools or equipment.
- Submit reports to the immediate superior on the operational efficiency of the Water 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, and General functional feedback.
- Compile reports on subordinate misconduct to be submitted as evidence during disciplinary hearings.
- Do necessary administration and filing regarding personnel issues such as attendance records and leave taken.
- 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,
- Ensure that staff adhere to health and safety regulations as contained in the Act.
- 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.
- Supervise and coordinate the provision and maintenance of the sewage network operations and the reliability of the sewerage network.
- Keep the vehicle logbook updated and maintained at all times for costing purposes.
- Submit log sheets once a week according to prescribed guidelines.
- 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 superiors in order to receive instructions, make recommendations, or discuss service-related problems experienced,
- Arranging for maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Responsible for the safe storage of machinery/equipment.
- See to it that the equipment and machinery are clean and well-maintained,