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KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals with enthusiasm for the following career opportunity in our dynamic organisation:

Task Level 10 

R5000 - R6000(Basic Salary)

36 MONTHS CONTRACT 

Applicable Municipal benefits will apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

 Grade 12/N2 with Mathematics, Physical Science and English. 

 Completion of (or be in the process of completing) the first year of a Mechanical Engineering Learnership at an approved merSETA training provider.

 Potential to develop/acquire the technical skills necessary to successfully complete the qualification.

Good communication skills

Problem solving skills

Good planning and organizational skills

Ability to work outside normal working hours and during emergencies and planned overtime

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

 Service and repair pressure and level control valves e.g. Bermad etc.

 Responsible for maintenance and repairs of water & sewer pumps

 Responsible for general plumbing

 Responsible to maintain Municipal assets, material and equipment

 Must be able to weld stainless steel, cast iron and mild steel

 Brazing & gas welding

 Fabricate fittings for pump stations and pipes e.g. brackets

 Mechanical fault finding and breakdown repairs on equipment e.g. gearboxes, pumps & couplings

 Mechanical fit gearboxes, pumps, pump/ motor couplings

 Liaise with contractors in turning parts

 Responsible for record keeping of maintenance work

 Responsible for on-site health and safety

 Responsible for welding section at depot

 Must have sound understanding of telemetry

Key performance areas

• Mechanical equipment maintenance and installation

• Supports achievement of production performance levels

• Ensure that safety regulations are adhered to

Important to note

• Work standby, overtime and shifts

• Own transport

All applications will be considered, but in terms of its Employment Equity Target, the Municipality would prefer to appoint a African, Coloured, Indian or White Female or an Indian Male if a suitable candidate in that category can be identified.

DIRECTION TO CANDIDATES:

All applicants MUST complete a Knysna Municipality application form. Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications (not older than 3 months), copies of training, experience, competency and previous employment record. Canvassing for appointment is strictly prohibited and any confirming thereof will disqualify the candidate.

Application forms are obtainable from Reception at the Main Municipal Offices in Clyde Street, Knysna and the Municipal website: www.knysna.gov.za. Completed applications should be forwarded to the Human Resource 

Department, P O Box 21, Knysna, 6570 or Fax Number (044) 3026333 or email: vacancies@knysna.gov.za. 

Please note: Correspondence will ONLY be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Should candidates not be contacted within three months after the closing date, they may accept their application as unsuccessful. 

CLOSING DATE: 27 AUGUST 2022

Dr SW VATALA MUNICIPAL MANAGER 

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

FITTER & TURNER

WATER & SEWER

DIRECTORATE: TECHNICAL SERVICES