Water Plant Superintendent (Team Leader)
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About the role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring a Water Plant Superintendent (Team Leader) in Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Southern, based in Berg River Dam. This is a permanent post, paying R280,278 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 131126/31 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Preference will be given to candidates from the Geographical Area.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate shift operations of pump stations, dam and dam walls, pipelines and weirs, reservoirs, and residential and office infrastructure.
- Coordination of maintenance at pump stations, dam and dam walls pipelines and weirs, reservoirs, and residential and office infrastructure.
- Implementation of OHS and legal compliance.
- Management of human resources.
Requirements
- A Senior/Grade 12 at NQF level 4 qualification.
- 5 years’ experience in operations and infrastructure operations.
- The disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver’s licence (minimum Code B, a Code C1 or higher).
- Knowledge in controlling and managing the water distribution for all government waterworks within the Area Offices jurisdiction.
- Understanding of policy implementation.
- Monitoring and evaluation principles.
- Knowledge in managing human resources management.
- Disciplinary knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Disciplinary knowledge in public administration.
- Knowledge in supporting water utilisation and water resource strategy.
- Knowledge of flood controlling.
- Understanding of government legislations.
- Good communication skills both (verbal and written).