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Techical Officer Wayleave/Building Plans– REF: JW397EX/2025 Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at Johannesburg Water
Title: Techical Officer Wayleave/Building Plans– REF: JW397EX/2025
Company: Johannesburg Water
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job title : Techical Officer Wayleave/Building Plans– REF: JW397EX/2025
Job Location : Gauteng, JohannesburgDeadline : May 28, 2025Quick Recommended Links
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Key Responsibilities
Receive plans from CoJ or walk-in customers and log application into the Application Management System. Look up the position and details of Johannesburg Water’s services for the relevant property using the GIS and/or IMQS system. Critically asses if the record on the system appears to be correct, using technical experience, as this information is sometimes unreliable.
Should the information not be available or look incorrect, then find the as-built drawing in Alchemy. This will require the ability to find the correct drawing and identify the relevant property off the many historical drawings. Read and understand the architects drawing and evaluate whether the position of the proposed building affects Johannesburg Water’s services.
Check the title deed to verify if there are any registered servitudes on the property which the proposed building might affect. Decide if the drawing can be approved, if so stamp and sign the drawing. If not inform the client the reasons for the rejection and the implications. Capture the decision in the control system. If not, information is available the matter may be referred to the depot who can send out team to investigate the position of the services.
Dealing with Building Plans is a decision-making function which commits Johannesburg Water. Once plan is approved the building will be constructed. Diligent care must be exercised because if a mistake is it could compromise Johannesburg Water services.
This could have risks implications to both public and Johannesburg Water,and may be very costly to rectify. Bearing in mind that difficult, or costly decisions have to be made while face-to-face with the customer, any attempt by the customer to influence or pressurize you to change the decision must be resisted. Any attempt to bribe must be reported to the manager. Search Alchemy for additional information if not service information (water and sewer) exists,and refer to the Development Coordination Manager if required.
If any matters arise in the course of assessing the applications which could affect, Johannesburg Water’s services or operations, refer the matter to Development Coordination Manager. Any errors on the GIS, IMQS, or Alchemy systems are to be reported to the Manager.
Ensure all transactions are recorded on the relevant information system. Ensure all correspondence is sent to the applicants. Ensure copies are sent to Records, and relevant depots. Keep and maintain records regarding GIS, IMQS, Alchemy and Wayleave database. Produce statistics of applications dealt with and submit to Manager for inclusion in weekly summary.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Grade 12 (NQF 4) or N3 (Technical) (NQF 4).
Ability to read Building Plans
1 year experience in operating GIS and database.
Knowledge of National Building Regulations.
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