DIRECTORATEs COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
BASIC SALARY R 85 255.90 – R 100 645.19 (T3 ) + MUNICIPAL BENEFITS
REF NO NOTICE 206 /2019
Closing Date: 19 August 2019
Salary: R 85 255.90 – R 100 645.19 (T3 ) + MUNICIPAL BENEFITS
IMPORTANT NOTICE
THE 16 POSITIONS OF GENERAL ASSISTANTS/GENERAL WORKERS EXISTS AT VARIOUS DIRECTORATES WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY AS LISTED BELOW.
APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT ONE APPLICATION FORM ONLY, AS THEY WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL SIXTEEN POSITIONS
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES FOR ALL 16 POSITIONS ARE THE SAME
Grade 10/ Standard 8 (NQF2) Relevant experience in a similar environment will be an added advantage
REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS FOR ALL 16 POSITIONS ARE THE SAME
Be able to communicate in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape
+ Be prepared to be hands on
+ Physically sound and healthy
+ Willingness to work in inclement weather conditions
●Must be responsible, disciplined and able to work in a team environment
●Ability to give attention to detail
+ Be able to work after normal working hours, shifts and planned overtime
BELOW FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE DIFFERENT POSITIONS
GENERAL WORKER: CEMETERIES (2 positions)
Performs labouring activities associated with providing support during the preparation of burial sites
+ Maintain the cleanliness of the cemetery grounds and facilities
+ Cleans worksites, stores equipment/tools and loads/offloads materials prior to and from worksites.
+ Comply to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993)
GENERAL WORKER: ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE (SITE CLEARING, TRENCHES AND TRANSPORT) (3 positions)
Performs labouring activities associated with providing support during electrical installations, repair and maintenance sequences.
+ Cleaning and removing blockages, debris and alien vegetation from/ around the premises of electrical distribution systems or trimming vegetation interfering with overhead lines and cables
+ Cleans worksites, stores equipment/tools and loads/offloads materials prior to and from worksites.
+ Comply to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993)
GENERAL ASSISTANTS: WATER PURIFICATION (5 positions)
Performs general labouring activities associated with maintaining the cleanliness of the water purification plant and grounds
●Assist Supervisor with minor repairs, clear blockages trim shrubs and overgrown vegetation and general maintenance activities
●Clean and stores equipment/ tools and load/off loads of materials/ chemicals
+ Comply to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993)
GENERAL ASSISTANT: WASTE WATER PURIFICATION (2 positions)
Performs general labouring activities associated with maintaining the cleanliness of the waste water purification plant and grounds
●Assist Supervisor with minor repairs, clear blockages, cleaning drying beds, trim shrubs and overgrown vegetation and general maintenance activities ●Clean and stores equipment/ tools, load/offload of materials/ chemicals
+ Comply to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993)
GENERAL ASSISTANT: WASTE WATER RETICULATION (1 position)
Perform general labouring activities associated with maintenance and repair works to waste water reticulation system ●Assist Supervisor with minor repairs of sewer mains, clearing blockages, cleaning manholes and general maintenance activities
●Clean worksites, stores equipment, load/offload of materials prior to and from worksites
+ Comply to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993
GENERAL ASSISTANT: ROADS INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE (1 position)
Perform general labouring activities associated with maintenance and repair work to storm water and drainage systems
●Assist the Supervisor to excavate defined areas using handheld tools, laying of materials and reinforcement products (concrete blocks, etc.), cleaning or clearing blockages and removing debris from drainage systems
●Clean worksites, stores equipment, load/off load materials prior to and from worksites
+ Comply to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993)
GENERAL ASSISTANTS: STREET CLEANING AND PUBLIC PLACES (2 positions)
Performs labouring activities associated with maintaining the cleanliness of streets and public open places
+ Sweep, gather and load litter and general waste and place in designated areas/vehicles
+ Cleans and stores equipment/tools.
+ Comply to safety procedures and guidelines (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993)
For enquiries contact Mr J Williams or Ms L Clark on telephone no: 044 9501 30672
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and competency assessment and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal record will be verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all Financial Interests.
Application forms are available on the Bitou website . A comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be posted /hand delivered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay; 6600
Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Please take note:
1. ONLY hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
2. No late applications will be considered.Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
3. Submit only one application form. More than one application form per candidate will not be considered
4. Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area
If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a short list is compiled.
TC NDLOVU
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
CLOSING DATE: 19 August 2019@ 14:00 pm
