Meter Reader

Closing Date: 2025/04/18
Reference Number: ETH250328-10
Job Number: 71002716
Job Title: Meter Reader
Job Type: Permanent
Job Grade: T06
Division: Meter Reading
Department: Revenue
Branch Administration: Customer Services
Vacancy Group Revenue: Management Unit
Reporting To Senior: Meter Reader
Location – Town / City: Durban
Location – Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country: South Africa

Special Conditions
40 hour- 5 day week.
Protective Clothing as per the PPE Schedule.

Physical Requirements:
Physically capable of carrying out the requirements of the post.

Job Purpose
To effectively acquire and capture electricity meter readings.

Key Responsibility Areas
Read electricity meter and entering data on handheld terminals or cards.
Disconnect and re-connect “safe” electricity supplies.
Report suspected misappropriation of electricity.
Promote and maintain effective customer relations.
Drive vehicles when required to read meters or perform “safe” re-connections and disconnections.
Complete daily log sheets to record vehicle movement.
Wash and clean meter reading vehicle and resolve property access problems.
Identify and report on placing and sequencing of meter.
Report on broken and missing meter room doors and locks.
Access computer systems for information relevant to meter readings.
Download vehicle monitoring information.

Competencies
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Planning and organising
Problem Solving
Use of Technology
Interpersonal Relationships
Service Delivery Orientation
Client orientation and customer focus
Learning orientation

Essential Requirements
Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
1 Year relevant experience.
Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements
3 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances n/a
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R183 098.41/R237 677.84 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HC Finance
Contact Telephone 0313227305

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