Area Operations Manager
Area Operations Manager
Based at Various sites
Operations
Total Guaranteed Package: R 880 151 – R 1 180 830
Minimum Qualifications:
• National Diploma in Civil / Mechanical Engineering or, Water Care (NQF 6) or N6 Equivalent Qualification
• Class V Process Controller certificate
Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Care (NQF 7)
Minimum Required Experience:
• 12- 15 years post qualification experience in line with DWS requirements for Class V
• Minimum 5 years management experience in a water environment Project management experience
Other Key Requirement:
• Valid unendorsed Driver’s licence
Key Outputs: Reporting to the Senior Manager: Secondary Business, the appointee will:
• Implement business plans for both primary and secondary waterworks and associated systems in the region to provide a reliable water supply, to improve the efficiency of the works and assets and to minimise the cost of production
• Upgrade the capacity and efficiency of water production infrastructure to maximise capital productivity, minimise operating costs and provide value for money to the end consumer
• Maintain communications with customers and adhere to service levels agreements to maintain adequate service levels
• Ensure that infrastructure, plant and equipment operate to specified standards to meet demands
• Manage the Financial resources within area of responsibility
• Manage Human Resources within area of responsibility
•Assess works and jobs for the development of business plans in support of regional, divisional and corporate plans and client’s objectives
• Assist with the development of business plans in support of regional, divisional and corporate plans and own sectional objectives
• Develop Operating Manuals for works
• Implement and develop operational policies, procedures, strategies and structures
• Liaise with the Planning and Development relevant Project Manager(s) to predict future demand
• Assist relevant Project Manager(s) regarding the upgrade of new and existing infrastructure
• Negotiate service levels on projects as applicable, e.g., NDPW
• Participate in the task or work teams that formulate and manage the water safety plans
• Formulate O&M documentation and description of the water supply system
• Develop supporting programmes (e.g., training, SHEQ practices, standard operating procedures, upgrades and improvement)
• Develop management procedures including corrective actions for normal and incident conditions
• Identify causes of substandard water quality
• Co-ordinate the service provided by the Maintenance Department in conjunction with the Maintenance Manager
• Manage and monitor the performance of staff and provide regular performance feedback in line with policy prescripts
• Provide monthly and quarterly feedback for various forums
• Assess and expedite maintenance requirements in conjunction with the Maintenance department
Other Requirements:
Knowledge of the Water Services Act, OHS Act and other applicable legislation
• Good Industrial Relations skills
• Computer Literacy - MS Office
• Telemetry experience in Scada and equipment
• Knowledge of General conditions of engineering contracts
• Valid unendorsed driver’s licence
• Effective communication skills
• Report writing skills
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups, specifically women and people with disabilities. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates and ID copy (not older than 6 months) to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za. Closing date: 02 December 2022.
