Senior Technician – REF : JW398EX / 2024

Johannesburg Water; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Johannesburg Water is seeking an experienced professional to oversee metering operations and project management. The role involves conducting surveys, managing contract execution, and ensuring accurate billing. Candidates should have significant experience in a plumbing or metering environment and strong supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years working experience in metering/plumbing environment.
• 2 years in project management.
• 1 year data management/auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a MIS survey and investigations.
• Manage the execution of contracts.
• Submit monthly readings to assist in billing.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Data management/auditing

GIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Grade 12 (NQF 4)

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : June 29, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Carry out a MIS survey to collect relevant information on the case and then carry out a proper investigation (done frequently as and when required). Inform the originator of the query in writing of the outcome of the investigation and make recommendations. Report all meter faults through the MIS to the relevant depot / contractor and follow up until it is solved. Analyse and interpret meter related data utilising various MIS.
• Download the information from the loggers onto a PC and interpret data. Initiate to CAPEX the request for a contract. Assist with the writing of reports to be submitted for approval to the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) and Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC).Manage the execution of contracts within the timeframes as per contract document.Carry out on-site visits (snack list visits) with the contractor to ensure that the above-mentioned errors have been rectified.
• Submit monthly readings to Meter Reading Departments to assist in correct billing. Compile PDP’s and Performance Contracts of seconded subordinates to ensure that the work is carried out within the scope of the Performance Contract. Keep statistical records on all CAPEX and OPEX projects (daily, weekly, monthly and overall progress). Generate a report monthly on the section’s progress.

JOB REQUIREMENTS : ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 (NQF 4)
• 5 years working experience in a metering / plumbing environment of which at least 2 years in Project management, including field data audits and at least 1 year data management / auditing experience.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Experience in using GIS.
• Supervisory skills / accredited supervisory training and Knowledge of Supply Chain processes