Snr Technical Assistant: Meter Management Areas

Snr Technical Assistant: Meter Management Areas

Location: City of Ekurhuleni

Remuneration: R 582 516 to R 799 116 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)

Assignment Type: Permanent

Job Purpose: To plan, coordinate, supervise, and control the operational activities of the Section to ensure effective service delivery. Ensure the implementation and enforcement of water services by-laws and tariffs, and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and legislation. Provide administrative and technical support in the areas of administration, monitoring and quality control, inspection of water connections, and the implementation of water meter projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• National Diploma (NDip) in Civil Engineering
• Eligible for registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• Valid driver's licence
• Computer literacy
• A minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience, of which at least three (3) years must be in the municipal water metering environment or water meter industry.

Core Responsibilities:

• Investigate and address complaints received from the public, providing appropriate feedback, information, and reports where required.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure high standards and the delivery of quality outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of site diaries, measurements, site instructions, variation orders, and inspection reports.
• Perform water meter data logging, analyse readings, and implement corrective actions based on findings.
• Compile and submit reports on inspections, audits, and water meter-related activities, and make recommendations for service improvements.
• Conduct continuous monitoring and inspections of water meters and neighbouring properties to identify and address water loss-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with and maintain up-to-date knowledge of water services requirements relating to water meter installations, in accordance with applicable national and provincial legislation, municipal by-laws, and tariff policies.
• Monitor and implement annually revised water tariffs, ensuring that all water meter installations and related processes comply with current regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Perform water meter audits, inspect new property water connections, and oversee water meter installations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and the efficient management of water resources.
• Adhere to Batho Pele principles.
• Measurement and confirmation of quantities and drafting payment certificates.
• Ensure that Water Inspectors are adequately trained and remain knowledgeable on applicable water services by-laws, policies, procedures, and tariffs.

Additional Information: Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za). Applicants who use another’s login details will be disqualified. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally. Closing date: 2026/11/25.