​LEKWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

• Manage and maintain the Municipal Code, Policy Register and Litigation Register.
• Supervise and oversee work done by external legal firms on behalf of the municipality in line with the applicable prescripts.
• Review and certify municipal contracts.
• Research and continuously advice the municipality on issues of compliance.

 
Key competencies

• Ability to analyse and research large volumes of documents attention to detail.
• Decisive, persuasive and negotiations skills.
• Honesty and Integrity.
• Able to work under pressure, within a team and within set time limits.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.

 
Salary: R 416,446.22 per annum
Task Grade 13
 
 
 
 
 
DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL SERVICES
 
SUPERVISOR PUMP STATIONS
Reference number: TS/SPS/01
 
Minimum Requirements

• Grade 10 or N2
• Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 5 years' relevant experience post Trade Test
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Valid Driver's Licence – Code EB.

 
Key Performance Areas

• Monitoring and supervising activities of staff to ensure that work is performed according to work plan, job-cards and ad-hoc instructions received from superior and report on activities performed.
• Maintenance of all pumps and machinery at all treatment plants and pump stations.
• Monitoring and supervising utilization, application and maintenance of machinery, equipment, tools and material to ensure optimal work performance.
• Maintaining and constructing water distribution infrastructure to ensure effective and efficient control over the operation.
• Performing driver activities using a vehicle to ensure the transporting of machinery, equipment and people to and from the workplace

 
Salary: R 416,446.22 per annum
Task Grade 13
 
 
 
 
 
SUPERVISOR WATER AND SANITATION RETICULATION
Reference number: TS/SWSR/01
 
Minimum Requirements

• Grade 10 or N2
• Plumber Trade Test Certificate
• At least 5 years' plumbing experience post Trade Test
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Valid Driver's Licence – Code EB.

 
Key Performance Areas

• Read and record bulk meters
• Ensure the replacement of faulty meters is done
• Ensure that new water connections are done and information of water meter is submitted to BTO.
• Inspection and testing of new water services
• Minimize water losses by ensuring that water pipe burst, water meter burst and pipe leakages are repaired
• Ensure the maintenance of water pipes, valves, valve boxes, and hydrants are conducted
• Ensure that water supply is effective and sufficient by conducting regular inspection and require assistance
• Ensure Provision of water in rural wards
• Monitor delivery of water through water trucks

 
Salary: R 416,446.22 per annum
Task Grade 13
 
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Please Note:
1. Interested applicants meeting the requirements are requested to forward an application form, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, together with originally certified copies of qualifications and identity documents to The Acting Municipal Manager (Attention Manager Human Resources), PO Box 66, Standerton, 2430 or hand deliver such at the Lekwa Local Municipal Administrative Building, Corner Dr Beyers Naude and Mbonani Mayisela Street, Standerton.
2. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered.
3. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within sixty (60) days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful
4. Lekwa Local Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment.
5. The submission of an application gives Lekwa Local Municipality the right to make inquiries necessary to obtain information regarding the applicant's background. Such enquiry will include current and previous employers, criminal record as well as academic institutions.
6. People from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disability are encouraged to apply 
7. The application for employment form obtainable from the Lekwa local municipality website at www.lekwalm.gov.za must be completed.
8. For further enquiries please contact the Human Resources Administration Officer, Mr. F.N. Gqwashu at 072 740 2047

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