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Finance Officer

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DivisionNorthern Cape RegionMinimum experience

Entry LevelCompany primary industryUtilitiesJob functional area

FinanceEE StatusOnly open to EE candidates

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Revenue and Debtors’ Management

• Supervise and process billing for bulk water and associated services (e.g., lab, rental, O&M charges).
• Ensure accurate recording of revenue and interest calculations.
• Prepare monthly age analysis reports, reconciliations, and audit working papers.
• Conduct follow-ups on overdue accounts and escalate defaulting debtors.
• Assist in revenue forecasting and debtor risk assessments.

 Financial Operations

• Oversee petty cash and corporate card reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile inventory and fleet management accounts.
• Ensure all transactions comply with relevant financial policies and PFMA guidelines.

People Supervision and Administration

• Supervise Debtors and Inventory Clerks.
• Provide guidance and support to regional finance staff.
• Perform additional assignments as delegated by the Management Accountant or Regional Manager.

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma/B.Tech/ Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a financial environment, with a focus on revenue, debtors, or regional financial operations. Public sector or water utility experience will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Sage Evolution/Accpac and Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Working knowledge of GRAP and PFMA will be advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving, supervisory and analytical skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Fleet Controller

Job Details

DivisionBloemfontein OfficeMinimum experience

Entry LevelCompany primary industryUtilitiesJob functional area

OperationsEE StatusOnly open to EE candidates

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for coordinating the repairs & maintenance of the fleet of Vaal Central Water.
• Ensure fleet repairs & maintenance quotations are aligned with industry standards (RMI)
• Ensure all warranties on repairs & maintenance are enforced.
• Submit monthly fleet maintenance & repairs reports such as vehicle downtime report, fleet breakdowns report, fleet high level technical report, fleet preventative and corrective maintenance reports and fleet inspection reports.
• Ensure that all fleet maintenance turndowns have been captured on the fleet maintenance register.
• Ensure that the fleet legal compliance register is updated and monitored for annual (COF’s and Load tests) testing certificates provision.
• Ensure organizational compliance with the Fleet preventative maintenance schedule and submit accurate monthly utilization reports.
• To be compliant with all relevant policies and legislative framework for optimal usage of fuel by pool drivers.
• Conduct daily fleet tracking and respond to fleet alarms on a daily basis.
• Ensure all vehicles tracking health checks are performed on a weekly basis
• Ensure that quarterly fleet inspections are conducted and submit monthly reports of fleet usage.
• Assist with the annual fleet disposal of redundant and end of cycle fleet.
• Provide technical advice on vehicle performance and assist with budgeting for the purchasing of new vehicles.
• Report accidents and provide quotations to Asset Management within 15 days of receipt.
• Develop the contingency plan for alternative arrangements in case of transport-related emergencies.
• Observe Health & Safety protocols and ensure compliance.
• Perform all other relevant assignments as directed from time to time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diesel and Petrol Mechanical Red Seal certificate
• 5 years’ relevant experience in petrol and diesel mechanical repairs.
• 5 years’ Fleet Assessor experience.
• Computer Proficiency.
• Report Writing.
• Valid Drivers’ License.

General Assistants

Job Details

DivisionNorthern Cape RegionMinimum experience

Entry LevelCompany primary industryUtilitiesJob functional area

OperationsEE StatusOnly open to EE candidates

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:          

• Washing and maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Assist with repairs and maintenance on bulk or other pipelines, from excavation to replacement, bedding and filling.
• Weekly inspection of and reporting on pipelines, manholes and reservoirs
• Housekeeping of pump stations in the Region.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance on pumps, valves and plant equipment.
• Perform functions as required e.g. Welding, digging of trenches etc.
• Cleaning, painting, grass cutting, tree felling, sewer lines unblocking and sewer plant maintenance, civil, terrain maintenance and gardening.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policy.
• Wear safety gear as required at all times.
• Observe safety protocols and procedure.
• All assignments as directed from time to time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10
• Knowledge of treatment plants and pump stations (an added advantage)
• Valid Driver’s License (an added advantage)

Human Resources Officer

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DivisionModder RiverMinimum experience

Entry LevelCompany primary industryUtilitiesJob functional area

Human Resources

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and coordinate personnel provisioning.
• Motivate, train and guide staff to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery.
• Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff
• Promotion of sound labour relations in the region.
• Facilitate the growth and development of team members
• Diversity management
• Monitor and evaluate performance of responsibility area
• Ensure activities align with and contribute to client satisfaction
• Address client issues or concerns
• Manage the identification and recommendation of training needs
• Manage leave administration and monitor time and attendance of employees
• Conduct and coordinate for disciplinary and grievance matters in the region.
• Communicate all developments to all employees
• Provide employees with support in terms of medical and related matters.
• Supervision of subordinates
• Facilitate payments by processing operating BPM system
• Follow up on the implementation of regional induction process.
• Coordinate and monitor the allocation of housing units and organize lease agreements to ensure deductions are implemented.
• Communicate revised policies and procedures with employees.
• Advise management and staff on a wide range of HR matters.
• Lead and manage HR projects as directed by the HR Executive.
• Responsible for full pension function including joining, withdrawals, death claims, ill-health retirements and normal/early retirements.
• Administration of pension beneficiary nomination form and capturing on SAGE system.
• Arrange distribution of the Performance Enhancement System (PES) documents and collate the quarterly assessment results.
• Completion of Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) forms for terminated employees and submit to the Department of Labour.
• Responsible for the administration of medical aid, medical check-up, notification of membership termination and records of medical information.
• Load medical information on the SAGE system on a monthly basis and report progress during quarterly departmental meetings.
• Compile procurement documents for recording and arranging payments.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for Pension Fund status; SAGE; Leave and HR Departmental meetings.
• Observe all Health and Safety protocols and procedures
• All assignments as directed from time to time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Tech/ Degree/ND in Human Resource Management/Finance Management/Public Management.
• Minimum of 3 years’ practical experience in handling of HR and financial administrative functions.
• Competence in MS Office.
• Extensive understanding of HR and Financial legislative frameworks.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Valid Drivers’ License.

Industrial Relations Officer

Job Details

DivisionBloemfontein OfficeBusiness UnitHuman Resources DepartmentMinimum experience

Entry LevelCompany primary industryUtilitiesJob functional area

Human ResourcesEE StatusOnly open to EE candidates

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide advice and guidance to Line Management, employees and Labour as required.
• Assist with investigations (misconduct, loss of assets and vehicle accidents).
• Liaise with CCMA and assist with preparation for conciliation/arbitration.
• Prepare a bundle of documents for CCMA proceedings.
• Administration of disciplinary, grievances, conflict resolutions and appeal hearings.
• Record keeping and update of disciplinary files as per checklist.
• Promote policy awareness by conducting quarterly workshops.
• Prepare and update quarterly action plans for Industrial Relations projects and tasks.
• Ensure compliance with the procurement process when professional services are sourced.
• Prepare for Local Labour Forum meetings as instructed by the IR Manager.
• Prepare monthly summary reports on Labour Relations for Human Resources, EXCO and Board reporting.
• Observe all Health and Safety protocols and procedures.
• All assignments as directed from time to time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – 

• National Diploma/B. Tech Degree in Industrial Relations/Labour Relations Management
• 2 – 5 years’ Labour/Industrial Relations experience.
• Experience and exposure to CCMA and Bargaining Council processes.
• Extensive knowledge of disciplinary procedures.
• Competent in MS Office.
• Extensive understanding of Labour legislative framework.
• Report writing skills.
• Valid Drivers’ License.

IT Technician

Job Details

DivisionBloemfontein OfficeBusiness UnitInformation Systems UnitMinimum experience

Entry LevelCompany primary industryUtilitiesJob functional area

Information TechnologyEE StatusOnly open to EE candidates

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Troubleshoot and diagnose IT systems, peripherals and network issues.
• Resolve helpdesk queries.
• Training of Vaal Central Water personnel on utilised programs, new technologies, best practices and cyber security.
• Create knowledge base.
• Document IT issues, resolutions and systems configurations.
• Responsible for hardware and software support and maintenance.
• Evaluate, test and ensure compatibility and capability of hardware and software within Vaal Central Water systems.
• Provide remote and onsite support for all systems and hardware.
• Configure mobile devices.
• Troubleshoot IT systems, network and maintenance, including VOIP system management.
• Maintain IT inventory.
• Assist users with data recovery.
• Monitor systems performance and network activities.
• Ensure compliance with the IT policies and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Work with vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Attend to all assignments as directed from time to time.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in IT or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in IT.
• Experience in desktop support.
• Experience in Microsoft products (Office/Office 365, Outlook, Windows 11 and lower).
• Experience in troubleshooting IT hardware and software issues.
• Experience in first- and second-line support.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Report writing skills.
• Problem Solving Skills.

Junior Stores Controller

Job Details

DivisionCaledon RiverMinimum experience

Entry LevelCompany primary industryUtilitiesJob functional area

OperationsEE StatusOnly open to EE candidates

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Stores Controller with weekly reconciliations.
• Control the stock levels and update the computer systems with new issues.
• Keep materials properly stacked, pack and unpack.
• Ensure the actual quantity of stock in the stores corresponds with invoices and purchase requisition vouchers.
• Issue material to end users in line with Inventory management SOP.
• Issue chemicals used no later than the 25^th of each month and submit vouchers to logistics unit.
• Conduct weekly cycle counting and monthly stock count to ensure the accuracy of the stock.
• Issue petrol and diesel to Bloem Water and employees’ vehicles.
• Take the fuel tank level on daily basis for opening and closing reading and records on the fuel register.
• Observe health and safety protocols.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Business Management/Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the Stores or warehouse (compulsory).
• Practical experience of Stores and Inventory management.
• Experience in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (an added advantage).
• Knowledge of PFMA regulations related to inventory and logistics management.
• Communication
• Computer proficiency in MS office systems.
• Valid Driver’s License

Laboratory Assistant

Job Details

DivisionNorthern Cape RegionMinimum experience

Entry LevelCompany primary industryUtilitiesJob functional area

OperationsEE StatusOnly open to EE candidates

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take daily samples of catchments, raw, and point of use.
• Take weekly water samples on the distribution points for analysis.
• Carry out routine physical, chemical and microbiological analysis of water samples and upload results on the IRIS.
• Prepare quality control solutions for testing reagents and plot quality control charts.
• Take sample and verify sample checklist before transportation to Scientific Services.
• Offload and handover samples to Lab personnel and sign of checklist.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and complete trip authorization for approval.
• Inform the Supervisor about analysis results which do not comply with SANS 241 for drinking water.
• Clean and maintain laboratory and chemical storage facilities, including bench, glassware and equipment.
• Sterilize microbiological samples bottles.
• Ensure calibration of equipment and daily verification of relevant instrumentation and report faults.
• Take part in proficiency testing schemes (benchmarking).
• Ensure the availability of laboratory consumables on site through procurement process.
• Monitor filters and sedimentation tanks for quality control and reporting purposes.
• Adhere to integrated environmental management policy for regional activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and procedures.
• Attend to all assignments as directed from time to time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Technical Grade 12/ NQF Level 3 in water and waste purification process (with Maths and Science).
• Two years’ relevant experience in water treatment.
• Familiar with Good Laboratory Practice (Laboratory Safety).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Computer Literacy.

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