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WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST – Customers (Re-Advertisement)
Closing Date: 2025/11/14
Reference Number: RAN251031-1
Job Title: WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST – Customers
Portfolio: Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Africa, Gauteng Province, Rietvlei Town/City, Scientific Services Site
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will manage a team responsible for key water quality assurance activities. This includes building and maintaining strong relationships with customer municipalities, educating consumers on water-wise practices to promote sustainable water use, and contributing to the development of Rand Water’s Water Quality Management System. The role involves performing delegated tasks to ensure high standards of water quality from source to consumer, while complying with relevant regulations and protecting public health.
Minimum Requirements:
- A qualification in science or engineering at NQF Level 8.
- General management qualification at NQF Level 6.
- At least 5 years of experience in science or engineering within the water industry.
- At least 3 years of experience managing science or engineering staff.
- A valid Code 8 driver’s license.
- Proficiency in computer tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe products, and Outlook.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- Science or engineering qualification at NQF Level 8 or 9.
- General management qualification at NQF Level 7.
- Qualification in education, marketing, or communications at NQF Level 6.
- At least 8 years of experience in science or engineering in the water industry.
- At least 5 years of experience managing staff in science, engineering, education, marketing, or communications.
- At least 2 years of experience in consumer education, marketing, or communications.
- Experience with Blue Drop, Green Drop, or No Drop certification processes.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 or ISO 22000 standards.
- Experience in risk management.
- Experience with artificial intelligence applications.
Primary Duties:
Educating Consumers on Water-Wise Practices:
- Design education and awareness programs focused on the wise and sustainable use of water.
- Implement these programs effectively to reach target audiences.
- Assess the success of the programs and measure their impact and value.
- Create suitable resources and tools, such as materials and guides, for the education initiatives.
- Evaluate and improve the resources used in these programs to ensure they are effective.
Managing Relationships with Customer Municipalities:
- Hold regular water quality meetings with customer municipalities to discuss issues and progress.
- Develop and negotiate water quality requirements for supply contracts with municipalities.
- Participate in Rand Water’s efforts to evaluate water quality performance by customer municipalities.
- Help municipalities monitor the quality of water supplied to their consumers.
- Address queries, complaints, and concerns from consumers and the media about water quality.
Participating in the Organizational Water Quality Management System:
- Offer strategic advice on water quality management to guide the organization’s direction.
- Help develop the Water Quality Management System covering the entire process from catchment to consumer tap.
- Carry out assigned tasks within the system to maintain its effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant water quality laws and regulations.
- Analyze water quality data and other information to determine if it poses any health risks to consumers.
- Influence and lobby internal and external stakeholders to make decisions that protect consumer health.
- Manage activities in related areas that could affect water quality.
- Spot opportunities to use digital artificial intelligence tools and put solutions in place.
Section Management:
- Lead the team with clear direction and motivation.
- Plan, organize, and oversee the section’s daily work and long-term goals.
- Handle project management tasks to keep initiatives on track.
- Manage human resources, including staff development and performance.
- Oversee finances and procurement for the section.
- Ensure safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) standards are met.
Required Knowledge:
For Water-Wise Education:
- Understanding of water science basics.
- Awareness of environmental issues related to water use.
- Knowledge of sustainable development goals and sustainability principles.
- Familiarity with school curriculum standards.
- Skills in various education methods and techniques.
For Water Industry Science and Engineering:
- Expertise in water industry technologies for science or engineering.
- Comprehensive view of the drinking water supply chain from catchment to tap.
- Understanding of water industry laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 or ISO 22000 quality standards.
- Familiarity with WHO/IWA Water Safety Planning guidelines.
- Skills in assessing health risks from water quality data.
- Awareness of Blue Drop and Green Drop regulatory requirements.
General Knowledge:
- The Health and Safety Act.
- Risk management frameworks.
- Basics of artificial intelligence.
Required Skills:
For Water-Wise Education:
- Ability to create an education strategy, including focus areas, audiences, and methods.
- Skill to turn water risks into educational programs that build understanding and control.
- Capacity to align programs with school curriculum needs.
- Ability to evaluate the benefits of educational efforts.
For Water Industry Science and Engineering:
- Strategic thinking for service or product quality, especially in water.
- Understanding of full supply processes from raw materials to end users.
- Expertise in quality assurance and control processes.
- Ability to apply laws to daily operations.
- Skill to link quality data to potential health risks.
Management Skills:
- Strong leadership abilities.
- Planning, organizing, and controlling work effectively.
- Independent and creative thinking.
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
- Team leadership and collaboration skills.
- Strategic planning mindset.
- Human resources management.
- Budgeting, procurement, and financial oversight.
- Project management expertise.
- Influencing and lobbying skills.
Other Skills:
- Identifying and implementing AI opportunities.
- Competence in Microsoft Office tools, Adobe, and Outlook.
Attitude and Approach:
- Willing to tackle unusual or non-routine challenges.
- Open to unplanned tasks and flexibility.
- Comfortable working with new people.
- Conscientious and detail-oriented.
- Available for work outside normal office hours.
- Prioritizes team needs over personal ones.
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
Closing Date: 2025/11/12
Reference Number: RAN251030-2
Job Title: PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
Portfolio: Shared Services
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Africa, Gauteng Province, Johannesburg Town/City, Rietvlei Site
Job Summary:
This role provides full administrative and coordination support to Project Managers and Project Management Office (PMO) teams throughout the entire project lifecycle. The focus is on following project governance rules, keeping documentation organized, promoting teamwork, and ensuring timely communication with all stakeholders. The administrator helps keep projects running smoothly by handling logistics, records, and reporting.
Minimum Requirements:
- National Diploma or equivalent qualification.
- At least 5 years of administrative experience, including 3 years in a technology project management setting.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Teams, and MS Projects.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualification in Business Management.
- Experience using ERP systems, preparing project reports, and working with tools like SharePoint and MS Teams.
Primary Duties:
- Support all stages of projects from start to finish, handling administrative tasks efficiently.
- Keep track of Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID logs) as per project needs.
- Arrange training sessions, meetings, schedules, diaries, and book venues for stakeholders.
- Handle project documents like minutes, reports, and deliverables – capture, manage, and share them.
- Help prepare presentations, dashboards, and updates on project progress.
- Assist with procurement, check invoices, and communicate with suppliers.
- Use tools like MS Project, SharePoint, and SAP to track progress, store documents, and support collaboration.
- Monitor compliance with project governance and change control processes.
Required Knowledge:
- Principles and methods of project management.
- Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- MS Project software.
- Financial systems and procedures.
- Functions of project administration.
Required Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Excellent planning and organizing abilities.
- Problem-solving capabilities.
- Good interpersonal relations.
- Analytical thinking.
- Accurate typing speed.
- Ability to multitask.
- Superior administrative skills.
- Flexibility in approach.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong planning, coordination, and time management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project, SharePoint, and SAP.
Attitude and Approach:
- Able to handle pressure and tight deadlines.
- Innovative and open to new ideas.
- Comfortable interacting with people at all levels.
- Works well independently.
- Maintains confidentiality strictly.
- Customer-focused orientation.
- Driven by performance goals.
- Deadline-oriented with a sense of urgency.
- Values ongoing improvement.
- Professional and courteous.
- Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
Asset Reliability Engineering Manager – Pipeline
Closing Date: 2025/11/12
Reference Number: RAN251030-1
Job Title: Asset Reliability Engineering Manager – Pipeline
Portfolio: Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Africa, Gauteng Province, Glenvista Town/City, Rietvlei Site
Job Summary:
This position leads the implementation of advanced reliability programs for pipeline assets, improves maintenance strategies, and identifies risks early. As a key leader, you will oversee the Maximo maintenance system, work closely with operations teams, prepare quarterly Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) reports, and find ways to improve critical assets. The goal is to ensure pipelines perform reliably, minimizing downtime and costs while extending asset life.
Minimum Requirements:
- BSc Engineering, BEng, or equivalent qualification (required).
- Professional registration or eligibility with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) (required).
- At least 6 years of experience in engineering or infrastructure maintenance management.
- At least 3 years in the water sector.
- At least 5 years of management experience.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in engineering or infrastructure maintenance management.
- At least 10 years of management experience.
Primary Duties:
- Lead all section activities to achieve the best possible lifecycle performance for assets.
- Create, implement, and manage the section’s business plan to align with departmental and divisional goals.
- Develop standards and strategies to maximize asset performance, availability, maintenance schedules, deterioration rates, and lifespan.
- Design a full reliability program including predictive and preventive maintenance, failure analysis, and ongoing improvements.
- Manage the Maximo system for accurate data, work orders, and integration with reliability efforts.
- Collaborate with engineers in electrical, mechanical, process, and civil areas to align strategies and share best practices.
- Oversee staff and coordinate with other teams on condition assessments, performance checks, maintenance audits, and turning findings into project or maintenance recommendations.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for equipment and processes.
- Use data analytics to review performance, reliability, and health indicators, and produce reports for improvements.
- Prepare and manage the annual asset management budget, controlling finances effectively.
- Develop staff through performance monitoring, coaching, mentoring, career planning, and succession.
- Investigate failures, perform root cause analyses across asset categories.
- Lead technical innovations and best technologies for assets.
- Monitor budget variances and take corrective actions.
- Provide leadership to reliability and maintenance teams, promoting continuous improvement and training.
Required Knowledge:
- Reliability engineering principles like Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Developing maintenance strategies to reduce downtime, costs, and extend asset life.
- Financial and economic principles, including life cycle costing.
- Techniques for condition assessment and performance measurement.
- Asset rehabilitation technologies.
- Principles of plant maintenance and reliability.
- Asset management principles.
Required Skills:
- Networking and relationship-building.
- Spatial analysis and interpretation.
- Project management.
- Decision-making.
- Planning and organizing.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Conceptual, analytical, and coordination abilities.
- People management.
Attitude and Approach:
- Customer service focused.
- Critical evaluation skills.
- Self-motivated.
- Problem-solving oriented.
- Highly motivated and innovative.
- Diligent and performance-driven.
- Results-oriented.
FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST
Closing Date: 2025/11/12
Reference Number: RAN251029-2
Job Title: FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST
Portfolio: Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Africa, Gauteng Province, Vereeniging Town/City, Scientific Services Site
Job Summary:
The role offers strategic financial and administrative guidance to create frameworks and systems that manage finances efficiently, meet regulatory needs, strengthen controls, and provide top-quality administrative support. This helps achieve operational excellence by ensuring resources are used wisely and processes are smooth and compliant.
Minimum Requirements:
- BCom Honors in Accounting, Financial Management, or BSc Honors in Business Science (NQF 8).
- A master’s degree in a related field or professional certification like CIMA is beneficial (NQF 9).
Experience in Financial Environment:
- 6-7 years understanding, interpreting, and advising on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- 6-7 years with legislative frameworks for financial accounting as per the Accountant General of National Treasury.
- 6-7 years with Public Finance Management Act, IFRS, King IV, National Treasury notes, and Chief Procurement Officer guidelines.
- 5 years in Supply Chain Management, focusing on legislation for specifications and evaluations.
Financial Project Coordination:
- Proficiency in business process mapping.
- Ability to lead and assist in financial projects and corporate roll-outs.
Primary Duties:
- Act as a compliance expert and help develop actions to fix financial and administrative issues in the division.
- Perform audits and reviews to check compliance with financial, supply chain rules, policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
- Design, implement, and audit frameworks and systems for better management.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives for the organization, division, or department.
- Handle Supply Chain engagements, processes, and reporting.
- Compile and review procedures for accuracy and efficiency.
- Participate in audits, address findings, and put in place preventive steps.
- Spot and reduce financial and operational risks.
- Verify budget compliance, track variances, and report on them.
- Improve and simplify financial and commercial processes.
- Represent the division in cross-functional projects.
Required Knowledge:
- Financial management principles.
- Supply Chain Management practices.
- Legislative frameworks for finance, inventory, and procurement.
- Business process mapping expertise.
- Leading financial projects and corporate roll-outs.
- Compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001.
- Advanced computer skills in SAP, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Required Skills:
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strategic thinking.
- Technological proficiency.
- Project management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Customer-oriented approach.
- Adaptable and innovative.
- Works well under pressure.
Attitude and Approach:
- Interacts effectively with all seniority levels.
- Works independently.
- High integrity and ethical conduct.
- Deadline-focused.
- Accountable and reliable.
- Team-oriented.
- Committed to excellence.
Project Manager
Closing Date: 2025/11/11
Reference Number: RAN251029-1
Job Title: Project Manager
Portfolio: Strategic Human Capital
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Africa, Gauteng Province, Gauteng Town/City, Rietvlei Site
Job Summary:
Rand Water seeks a Project Manager to guide the execution of business projects, ensure good governance, and either lead or advise on high-value, strategic projects. This role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering projects that align with organizational goals, managing risks, and maintaining quality throughout the project lifecycle.
Minimum Requirements:
- A university degree in a related field.
- Project or Quality Management qualification is advantageous.
- Postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
- 4-5 years of project experience.
- Experience in a leadership role.
- Experience in auditing.
- Knowledge of quality management in the project cycle.
- Business skills and understanding of processes.
Primary Duties:
- Develop project plans with key deliverables, milestones, steps, beneficiaries, timelines, quality standards, and budgets.
- Manage internal reporting and administration for project communication.
- Allocate and manage resources for team roles in project activities.
- Build relationships with clients and stakeholders to boost satisfaction.
- Handle project finances to stay within budget.
- Determine and meet stakeholder information and communication needs.
- Identify project risks, document them, and plan management throughout the project.
- Monitor project results for quality compliance and stakeholder expectations.
- Conduct overall project and general auditing.
- Ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Required Knowledge:
- Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
- Leading complex, strategic projects with national scope.
- Workforce and labor force strategies.
- Project life cycle understanding.
- Documenting business and functional requirements.
Required Skills:
- Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Independent work with minimal supervision.
- Teamwork in multi-disciplinary settings.
- Computer skills, especially MS Office.
- Effective English communication.
- Organizational skills for on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Coaching junior team members.
- Self-starter for challenging tasks.
- Practical, solution-focused, and implementation-oriented.
Attitude and Approach:
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Initiative to influence training and development strategies.
- Deadline-oriented.
- Performance-driven.
- Professional demeanor.
Personal Assistant
Closing Date: 2025/11/10
Reference Number: RAN251028-4
Job Title: Personal Assistant
Portfolio: Shared Services
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Africa, Gauteng Province, Johannesburg Town/City, Rietvlei Site
Job Summary:
This position delivers high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Technology Information Officer (CTIO) and helps the portfolio run smoothly. It involves following Rand Water policies, communicating with senior internal and external stakeholders, and organizing confidential documents, appointments, events, and meetings professionally.
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma or equivalent, plus a Secretarial Diploma.
- 10 years as a personal assistant or administrative secretary to an executive or senior manager.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Teams.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualification in Business Management.
- Office administration experience in ICT or technology environments.
Primary Duties:
- Provide efficient secretarial and administrative support to the CTIO for portfolio success.
- Facilitate and gather divisional directives to achieve corporate targets.
- Coordinate and manage divisional projects and delegated tasks.
- Communicate tasks clearly to the management team.
- Use judgment to assign actions to appropriate managers.
- Design innovative reports and presentations for organizational challenges.
- Manage the CTIO’s divisional budget.
- Support the CTIO with personal assistant and administrative services.
- Coordinate clerical functions.
- Handle general secretarial tasks like meeting coordination, travel, diary management, stationery, reception, calls, and correspondence.
- Provide administrative support including filing, database management, photocopying, and faxing.
- Ensure documents meet quality, accuracy, and corporate standards.
- Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Prepare correspondence, documents, reports, and presentations.
- Follow payment and procurement processes for projects.
- Manage divisional planning, reporting, performance, and service delivery.
- Oversee the CTIO’s office operations.
Required Knowledge:
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
- Finance and procurement in ICT.
- Budget management.
- Creating presentations and graphs.
- Typing, minute-taking, filing, and record-keeping.
Required Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong planning and organizing.
- Problem-solving.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Analytical abilities.
- Accurate typing.
- Multitasking.
- Excellent administration.
- Telephone etiquette.
- Flexibility.
- Attention to detail.
Attitude and Approach:
- Handles pressure well.
- Innovative.
- Deals with all levels of people.
- Works independently.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Customer-oriented.
- Performance-driven.
- Deadline-oriented with urgency.
- Values improvement.
- Professional courtesy.
- Team player with positive attitude.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Closing Date: 2025/11/10
Reference Number: RAN251028-1
Job Title: SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Portfolio: Shared Services
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Africa, Gauteng Province, Johannesburg Town/City, Rietvlei Site
Job Summary:
The manager will oversee the rollout of socio-economic development initiatives and measure their impact to support Rand Water’s economic transformation goals. This includes local job creation, skills training, supporting local businesses, and community responsibility programs, while engaging stakeholders for buy-in and success.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in social development, public administration, or project management.
- 5+ years in social development and project management, focusing on enterprise and supplier development, including 3 years in middle management.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Qualifications in humanities, social science, business, or economics.
Primary Duties:
- Create and manage a framework for socio-economic development implementation and impact assessment.
- Roll out localization efforts like job creation, skills development, local business support, and social responsibility.
- Engage stakeholders for support and buy-in on projects.
- Provide accurate reporting on socio-economic development progress and results.
- Develop a socio-economic development strategy and action plan.
- Monitor and implement policies and procedures for socio-economic development.
- Coordinate social, economic, and environmental aspects.
- Track government policies and community trends to update strategies.
- Liaise with procurement for sustainability in processes.
- Review and update relevant policies regularly.
- Evaluate and execute initiatives for job creation, skills, business support, and facilitation.
- Ensure full implementation of key performance areas in socio-economic goals.
- Promote stakeholder involvement, especially communities, throughout projects.
- Manage community relations via forums and committees.
- Identify key stakeholders (government, NGOs, communities) and build positive relationships using socio-economic methods.
- Manage third-party consultants for external relations advice.
- Review quality of socio-economic deliverables.
- Maintain enterprise development database.
- Implement supplier rotation and SMME improvement processes.
- Facilitate forums and workshops on Rand Water processes for suppliers.
- Support enterprise and supplier development strategies.
- Conduct local skills gap analysis and arrange training.
- Maintain partnerships for small business empowerment.
- Facilitate mentorship and coaching networks.
- Participate in committees for preferential procurement.
- Identify and engage enterprise development beneficiaries.
Required Knowledge:
- Water sector legislation.
- Project and program management principles.
- Auditing and risk management.
- Contract and financial management.
- Research methods (desktop and field).
- ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001.
- English and another South African language.
- Computer literacy.
Required Skills:
- Excellent negotiation.
- Multitasking and meeting deadlines.
- Client liaison and relationship management.
- Stakeholder building and communication with communities.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Communication, presentation, writing, and reporting.
- Computer skills.
Attitude and Approach:
- Appreciates individual achievements.
- Team player focused on empowerment.
- Meticulous and detail-oriented.
- Multitasks under strict deadlines.
Pipeline Asset Manager – Pipeline
Closing Date: 2025/11/10
Reference Number: RAN251027-1
Job Title: Pipeline Asset Manager – Pipeline
Portfolio: Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Africa, Gauteng Province, Johannesburg Town/City, Rietvlei Site
Job Summary:
Rand Water needs a Pipeline Asset Manager at Head Office in Glenvista, Johannesburg South, to oversee the pipelines category of water supply infrastructure. The role ensures assets are specified, installed, operated, and maintained to deliver reliable service at the lowest lifecycle cost, focusing on long-term performance and efficiency.
Minimum Requirements:
- BTech or BSc Engineering degree.
- Registered or eligible for Professional Registration with the Engineering Council of SA.
- At least 8 years in engineering or infrastructure management, preferably water industry.
- At least 5 years of management experience.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Advanced Management Programme.
Primary Duties:
- Lead section activities for optimal asset lifecycle performance.
- Develop and manage the section business plan aligned with broader goals.
- Create standards and strategies for asset performance, maintenance, and lifespan.
- Provide plans and costs for pipeline assets in the integrated Asset Management Plan.
- Review and improve standards and specifications for pipelines.
- Manage staff and coordinate on assessments, audits, and recommendations.
- Specify and review improvements to designs, operations, and maintenance.
- Approve new asset designs for lifecycle performance.
- Prepare and control annual budget for pipeline assets.
- Develop staff through performance, coaching, and planning.
- Lead asset management projects.
- Adopt best technologies for pipelines.
- Monitor budget and address variances.
- Foster teamwork, feedback, and employment equity.
Required Knowledge:
- Specification, design, operation, and maintenance of pipelines.
- Financial principles including life cycle costing.
- Condition assessment and performance techniques.
- Asset rehabilitation technology.
- Plant maintenance and reliability principles.
- Asset management principles.
Required Skills:
- Networking.
- Spatial analysis.
- Project management.
- Decision-making.
- Planning and organizing.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical and coordination skills.
- People management.
Attitude and Approach:
- Customer service oriented.
- Critical evaluation.
- Self-motivated.
- Problem-solving.
- Motivated and innovative.
- Diligent and performance-driven.
- Results-driven.
Re-Advertised Artisan – Auto Electrician
Closing Date: 2025/11/06
Reference Number: RAN251023-4
Job Title: Re-Advertised Artisan – Auto Electrician
Portfolio: Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Africa, Gauteng Province, Johannesburg South Town/City, Central Depot / Bulk Distribution Site
Job Summary:
Rand Water is seeking an Artisan to repair and maintain electrical systems and components on vehicles, plant, and equipment. This hands-on role ensures all electrical systems function properly to support operations.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or N3.
- Auto Electrician Trade Test Certificate.
- Valid C1 Driver’s license.
- Two years experience with light duty, heavy duty, plant, and equipment (including yellow machinery).
Primary Duties:
- Repair and maintain electrical systems on vehicles, plant, and equipment.
- Complete job cards and timesheets for supervisor review.
- Attend Green Area Meetings to discuss technical issues with other artisans.
- Respond to breakdowns after hours and weekends.
- Diagnose and fix all electrical faults.
- Perform field services for on-site repairs.
- Provide escort duties for heavy loads when needed.
Required Knowledge:
- Basic Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) knowledge.
- Familiarity with latest testing equipment.
Required Skills:
- Verbal and written communication.
- Diesel injection system knowledge.
Attitude and Approach:
- Attention to detail.
- Customer service oriented.
District Aide – FH
Closing Date: 2025/11/06
Reference Number: RAN251023-3
Job Title: District Aide – FH
Portfolio: Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Africa, Gauteng Province, Johannesburg South Town/City, Central Depot / Bulk Distribution Site
Job Summary:
Rand Water needs a District Aide to help with general pipeline patrols, valve and meter repairs, and maintenance tasks. This role supports the upkeep of water distribution infrastructure.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or N3.
- Driver’s license.
- 1 year experience in a similar environment.
Primary Duties:
- Conduct pipeline patrols to check for issues.
- Perform maintenance on pipelines.
- Clean buildings and yards.
- Read meters accurately.
- Handle standby duties as required.
- Maintain grounds and perform general upkeep.
Required Knowledge:
- Good communication skills.
- General maintenance practices.
- Safety and safe working procedures.
Required Skills:
- Verbal and written communication.
- Bicycle riding ability.
- General maintenance skills.
Attitude and Approach:
- High performance driven.
- Team player.
Gardener
Closing Date: 2025/11/06
Reference Number: RAN251023-2
Job Title: Gardener
Portfolio: Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Africa, Gauteng Province, Johannesburg South Town/City, Central Depot / Bulk Distribution Site
Job Summary:
Rand Water is looking for a Gardener to maintain and develop landscapes and facilities using various horticultural tools, machines, and equipment. This is a labor-intensive role following instructions to keep sites clean and green.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or N3.
- 6 months experience in a similar environment.
- Ability to operate tools like brush cutters, lawnmowers, and knapsacks.
Primary Duties:
- Maintain site landscapes and facilities generally.
- Clean, sweep, water, and plant as needed.
- Apply fertilizers, mulches, and composts.
- Load and offload goods, machines, plants, and debris.
- Assist with decorations when required.
- Cut grass at Bulk Water Distribution Reservoirs sites and servitudes.
Required Knowledge:
- Use of hand tools, lawnmowers, and brush cutters.
- Basic plant knowledge.
- Basic safety knowledge.
Required Skills:
- Basic safety awareness.
- Verbal and written communication.
- Horticultural skills.
Attitude and Approach:
- Team player.
- Safety conscious.
- Customer service oriented.
Tractor Operator (J Hay band)
Closing Date: 2025/11/05
Reference Number: RAN250703-1
Job Title: Tractor Operator (J Hay band)
Portfolio: Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Africa, Gauteng Province, Three Rivers East, Vereeniging Town/City, Zuikerbosch Site
Job Summary:
This role involves the safe and correct use, operation, and maintenance of agricultural and horticultural tools and plant, particularly tractors and related equipment, to support site maintenance.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or related NQF Level 4.
- 3 years’ experience with tractors.
- 2 years’ experience using agricultural/horticultural implements and tractor-drawn equipment.
- Valid Code 10 (C1) driver’s license and ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 test.
Primary Duties:
- Operate specialized tractor-drawn equipment like wood chippers, bailers, and stump grinders.
- Load and offload goods, waste, etc.
- Secure waste properly for separation.
- Handle dirt roads, grading, and leveling.
- Follow best practices for asset handling and operation.
- Complete daily/weekly checklists and maintenance for tractors and implements.
- Fill logbooks and checklists accurately.
- Perform senior gardener tasks when no tractor work is available.
- Create fire breaks and use firefighting equipment.
- Undertake manual and machinery work as a senior gardener.
- Use tractor-mounted equipment like slashers, rippers, disks, scrapers, subsoil booms, and sprayers.
- Clean tractors and implements properly.
- Operate street sweeping equipment.
- Apply chemicals under supervision, with correct mixing and calibration.
Required Knowledge:
- Basic firefighting and first aid.
- Basic Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) knowledge.
- Operator’s license requirements.
Required Skills:
- Verbal and written communication.
Attitude and Approach:
- Customer oriented.
- Safety conscious.
- Able to work independently.
We wish you all the best with your applications.