Foreman: Water (REF: TEC 249)

Closing Date: 30 October 2026
Salary: R 316 061.15 per annum (Post Level T10 of a Grade 4 Municipality)

Requirements:

• 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.

Duties:

• 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,