Assistant Superintendent: Water Networks

Breede Valley Municipality

2026/08/13 Worcester

Job Reference Number: PWIS/WSN1/0826

Department: Networks: Worcester & Rawsonville

Business Unit

Industry: Government

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: R373 227,17 - R484 471,85

(EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT) DIRECTORATE: PUBLIC WORKS & INTEGRATED SERVICES DIVISION: WATER SERVICES SECTION: WATER SERVICES & NETWORKS LOCATION: WORCESTER ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: WATER NETWORKS (PERMANENT) 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, prioritisation of activities and effective utilisation of personnel and plant in the operations at the Water and Sewer section 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 Superintendent to co-ordinates tasks/ activities associated with the implementation of procedures and, monitoring and reporting on sequences/ outcomes.
• Assists the Superintendent to plan, prioritize and schedules water & sewer project and maintenance work.
• Co-ordinates and controls tasks/ activities associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline.
• 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.
• Co-ordinates, monitors and controls water and sewer repair and construction work at specific sites.
• To perform specific administrative tasks/ activities, delegated by the superintendent, associated with the updating and maintaining records/ information related to the activities/operations at the Depot.
• To 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 driver’s license with PrDP
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Applications)
• 3 years relevant experience
• Proficiency in at least (2) two of the (3) three 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 & Organising, Organisational Awareness.

Functional Competencies: Discipline Specific Skills, People management, Task Management, Workplace Safety, Budgeting.

Public Services Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation.

Personal Competencies: Action and Outcome Orientation, Resilience, Ethics and Accountability.

Management/ Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact & Influence, Coaching & Mentoring, 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 subject 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: jobs@bvm.gov.za
• 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.