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Assistant Superintendent: Networks – Touwsrivier Jobs in Touwsrivier, Western Cape, South Africa at Breede Valley Municipality
Title: Assistant Superintendent: Networks – Touwsrivier
Company: Breede Valley Municipality
Location: Touwsrivier, Western Cape, South Africa
Breede Valley Municipality
2026/08/13 Touwsrivier
Job Reference Number: PWIS/WSN4/0826
Department: Water Networks: Touwsrivier
Business Unit
Industry: Government
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: R373 227,17 – R484 471,85
(EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT) DIRECTORATE: PUBLIC WORK & INTERGRATED SERVICES DIVISION: WATER SERVICES SECTION: WATER SERVICES & NETWORKS LOCATION: TOUWSRIVER ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: NETWORKS (PERMANENT) BASIC SALARY: R 373 227.17 – R 484 471.85 per annum [T11] TOTAL COST TO COUNCIL: R 547 896 – R 692 141 per annum (Inclusive of Municipal benefits: Group Life Scheme, Pension Fund etc.)
Job Description
Job Purpose: Coordination, prioritization of activities and effective utilization of personnel and plant in the operations at the Water and Sewer section (Touwsrivier) whilst applying contingency measures in accordance with instructions to minimize specific problems, repairs and maintenance in the water and sanitation system network.
Duties:
- Assists the Immediate superior to co-ordinate tasks/ activities associated with the implementation of procedures and, monitoring and reporting on sequences/ outcomes.
- Assists the Immediate superior to plan, prioritize and schedules water & sewer project and maintenance work.
- Monitors and evaluates progress with regards to repair, construction, installation and maintenance type work (e.g. installation of underground pipelines, etc.)
- Co-ordinates activities associated with the construction and installations of water and sewer networks.
- Oversee the repairing of leaks and flushing units in Municipal Buildings, replacing washers, gaskets and or components and testing functionality and/or reporting defects to the immediate superior for attention.
- Co-ordinates and controls tasks/ activities associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline.
- Perform specific administrative tasks/ activities, delegated by the immediate superior, associated with the updating and maintaining records/ information related to the activities/operations at the Depot.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations in terms of OHS Act.
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Trade Test Certificate Plumbing or equivalent technical qualification
- Valid Code C1 Drivers’ license with PrDP
- Computer literacy (MS Office Applications)
- 3 years relevant experience
- Proficiency in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape
Competencies: (For a detailed description of competencies, read competency level 3 from page 707 / 770 of the Competency Framework on our website or on this link- https://bvm.gov.za/download/municipal-staff-regulations-competency-framework/)
Core Professional Competencies: Problem Solving, Planning and Organising & Organisational Awareness.
Functional Competencies: Discipline Specific Skills, People Management, Task Management, Work Place Safety, Budgeting.
Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication & Services Delivery Orientation.
Personal Competencies: Action and Outcome Orientation, Resilience, Ethics and Accountability.
Management/ Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Coaching & Mentoring, Impact & Influence, Team Orientation.
PLEASE NOTE: Please read the below conditions carefully, only those who comply with the conditions will be considered
- No late applications will be considered.
- The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and as such will adhere to the requirements of the Employment Equity Act and its EE plan.
- Only online applications will be accepted via the link: https://bvmjobs.mcidirecthire.com
- When applying via the link above please ensure that you fill in all required fields.
- Also attach an updated CV (Including details of contactable work references and the relevant numbers), certified copies of qualifications and valid driver’s license not older than six (6) months, supporting documents and covering letter.
- Applicant with a foreign/ international educational qualification must submit a certificate of verification by SAQA.
- Candidates will be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employer and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on education qualifications, criminal and credit record.
- Candidates will be subjected to a medical examination.
- Any candidate appointed at the Breede Valley Municipality will sign an employment and performance agreement subject to probation per the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations.
- For enquiries contact the Human Resources Office at 023 348 4961 or by email address: [email protected]
- Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker is not permitted, and proof thereof will result in disqualification.
- Misrepresentation of information or fraudulent qualifications documentation will immediately disqualify any applicant.
- If you have not heard from us within sixty (60) days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
All applications should reach us by 27 August 2026 at 14:00.
The Municipality reserves it’s right not to make an appointment.