Foreman: Pump Stations

Breede Valley Municipality

2026/04/16 Worcester

Job Reference Number: PWIS/FPS01/0426

Department: Disposal Works Worcester

Business Unit

Industry: Government

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: R301 845,75 - R391 762,44

(EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT) DIRECTORATE: PUBLIC WORKS & INTERGRATED SERVICES DIVISION: WATER SERVICES SECTION: WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT LOCATION: WORCESTER FOREMAN: PUMP STATIONS (PERMANENT) BASIC SALARY: R 301 845.75 – R 391 762.44 per annum [T10] TOTAL COST TO COUNCIL: R 425 472 – R 542 065 per annum

Job Description

Job Purpose: Responsible for the operation, maintenance, monitoring and control of all Wastewater Pump Stations in the Breede Valley area (internal wastewater process pump stations and remote pump stations) according to legislation, policy and procedures.

Duties:

• Interacting with the immediate superior to establish and confirm priorities and schedules as well as vehicle and staff allocations.
• Give input into monthly operational plans and maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate and oversee the scheduled maintenance and repair plan.
• Evaluating and correcting deviations or non-compliance with safety and standard operating procedures and/or investigating, establishing and reporting causes of accidents and/or incidents.
• Responsible for work carried out according to relevant legislation, regulations, internal systems and procedures to ensure effective pump station operation and limit sewage spills.
• Inspect Wastewater Pump Stations and make process changes accordingly.
• Ensure effective and efficient pump station control by doing constant fault finding and trouble shooting.
• Monitoring and control the application of lime or other related chemicals.
• Utilize all telemetry and Scada systems to enhance treatment processes.
• Providing input on the operational needs of the section to support budget planning.
• Coordinating processes and practices associated with the verification of invoices for completed works submitted by service providers.
• Provide input into relevant specifications regarding Wastewater Pump Stations quotations and formal quotations.
• Monitoring attendance and addressing deviations from agreed performance indicators through meetings/counselling and/or other approved methods designed to improve and motivate personnel.
• Leading and guiding staff in the Section to ensure that they meet their career objectives and the Directorate’s objectives in line with Council’s requirements and resource constraints.
• Ensure that the relevant information (quantitative/ qualitative) and/ details of activities is recorded
• Liaise with the internal and external stakeholders visiting pump stations or handle complaints.
• Ensure effective communication with all relevant stakeholders to support Municipality objectives.
• Ensure a well-maintained designated vehicle and the accurate capturing of kilometres in accordance with the laid down Procedures, Policies and guidelines.
• Ensure a safe and healthy workspace for all employees.
  
  

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• NQF 4 in Water & Wastewater Treatment (or equivalent)
• 4 years relevant experience
• Valid Code C1 PrDP Drivers licence
• Computer literacy (MS Office applications)
• Proficient in at least Two (2) of the three (3) official languages in the Western Cape
  
  

Competencies: (For a detailed description of competencies, read competency level 2 from page 707 / 770 of the Competency Framework on our website / on this link- https://bvm.gov.za/download/municipal-staff-regulations-competency-framework/)

Core Professional Competencies: Problem Solving, Planning and Organising and Organisational Awareness.

Functional Competencies: Discipline Specific Skills, People Management, Task Management, Work Place Safety and Budgeting,

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

Personal Competencies: Action and outcome orientation, Resilience, Ethics and Accountability.

Management/ Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact and Influence, Coaching and Mentoring and 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.
• Note that BVM is using a Recruitment Portal which is an online portal.
• Only online applications will be accepted.
• When applying online: Please ensure that you fill in all required Fields.
• Also attach an updated CV (Including details of at least 3 contactable work references and the relevant numbers), certified copies of qualifications and valid driver’s license not older than six (6) months, covering letter and relevant supporting documents.
• Applicant with a foreign educational qualification must submit a certificate of verification by SAQA.
• It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on his/her qualifications and criminal records.
• Candidate will be subjected to medical examination.
• Any candidate appointed at the Breede Valley Municipality will sign an employment and performance agreement that will be subject to probation monitoring and performance monitoring in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations.
• For enquiries contact the Human Resources Office at 023 348 4961 or on 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 60 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
  
  

All applications should reach us by 30 April 2026 at 14:00.

The Municipality reserves its right not to make an appointment.