POTABLE WATER OPERATOR (x116 positions) (SERVICE CENTRES) – WATER UTILITIES CORPORATION (WUC)

POTABLE WATER OPERATOR X 116 (SERVICE CENTRES)

Closing Date : 25 Sep, 2020

Job Detail:

Position Purpose

This role applies safety standards in executing the responsibility abstraction, treatment of water, and the monitoring of processes for compliance to set standards. It includes maintaining reliability of water supply in line with set standards.

Responsibilities include leading water attendants as well as operation of but not limited to valves, pumps, boreholes, pump stations and reservoirs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and effective treatment of potable water
• Ensure compliance to set potable water quality standards
• Monitoring and analysing operational data and taking appropriate remedial measures
• Monitor and trouble shoot operating equipment
• Operate plant to achieve optimal levels of efficiency and availability
• Ensure plant adheres to safety and environmental issues
• Operate control and monitoring systems.
• Participates in health and safety programs

Outputs and Measures

• Safe drinking water
• Public health standards compliance
• Safety and environmental upkeep of the treatment plant
• Plant efficiency and availability
• Minimises losses
• Accuracy and availability of operational data
• Compliance to health and safety standards

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Water Engineering, Water and Environmental Engineering or related fields
• Valid driver’s license
• Three (3) years related work experience

Competencies

• Water supply reliability
• Water quality compliance
• Operational Water losses

Remuneration

Salary   :  An attractive Salary Package

Commensurate to the market

Leave   :  25 working days per annum

Pension            :  A Contributory Pension

Scheme (16.5% WUC and 4%

Employee)

Other Benefits

Group Life Assurance (24-hour coverage)

50% paid by the Corporation towards Medical Aid