Senior Technical Assistant: Meter Management Areas

About this role

The City of Ekurhuleni is hiring a Senior Technical Assistant for its water meter management areas. The role supports the section’s day-to-day operations, making sure water services by-laws, tariffs and related policies are followed.

What you’ll do

• Look into complaints from the public and give feedback, information and reports where needed.
• Set up and apply quality control checks so work meets a high standard.
• Keep accurate records of site diaries, measurements, site instructions, variation orders and inspection reports.
• Log water meter data, analyse the readings and take corrective action where needed.
• Inspect water meters and nearby properties to find and deal with water loss.
• Audit water meters, inspect new water connections and oversee meter installations.
• Measure and confirm quantities, and draft payment certificates.
• Make sure water inspectors are trained and up to date on by-laws, policies, procedures and tariffs.

What you need

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• National Diploma (NDip) in Civil Engineering.
• Eligible for registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Computer literacy.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience, including at least three (3) years in the municipal water metering environment or water meter industry.

Is this job for you?

This job suits an experienced technical person with a civil engineering background and a strong focus on water meters. You should be comfortable with inspections, records and reporting, and with dealing with the public.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate, NDip certificate and proof of ECSA eligibility ready. You may be asked for proof of NQF levels.
• Put your water metering work at the top of your CV, with dates, employers and what you did in each role.
• Show your five years of experience clearly. List the years in water metering separately so the three-year requirement is easy to see.

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