Financial And Accounting Services Sector Education And Training Authority (Fasset) Vacancies

In brief

**Overview** This is a permanent position for a Maintenance Manager at EKURHULENI WATER CARE COMPANY (ERWAT), located in Kempton Park, Gauteng. ERWAT operates in the Environmental Services industry, with this role falling under the Operations functional area within the Maintenance division. The primary purpose of this job is to ensure the reliable operation of all Electrical, Mechanical, and process equipment maintenance within ERWAT, as well as the effective, safe operation of equipment and efficient management of projects within water services. The annual salary for this role ranges from R1 089 630.31 to R1 184 972.96. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * **Systems Maintenance:** * Ensuring projects and contracts comply with specifications and procurement processes. * Ensuring timeous and appropriate response and repair of equipment/systems. * Implementing planned maintenance schedules using On Key and other electronic applications (e.g., MS Project, Excel). * Consulting with the reliability section on maintenance improvement. * Ensuring all purchased equipment or assets are barcoded/registered per company asset management processes. * Coordinating and facilitating interfacing with financial systems and the project department for asset register requirements. * Ensuring compliance with OHS act for all statutory and regulatory requirements. * **Planning of System Upgrades:** * Researching and ensuring sections utilize appropriate technology and apply best industry practices to proactively reduce downtime, minimize costs, and maximize service delivery. * Liaising with suppliers and service providers. * Managing the workflow of all maintenance teams. * Conducting audits to ensure system performance and equipment reliability. * Conducting planning sessions and utilizing On Key to ensure activities are recorded and history captured. * **Managing Staff/Resources:** * Directing and controlling outcomes related to the utilization, productivity, and performance of personnel within the Maintenance section. * Conducting appraisals to measure performance and objective accomplishments against agreed targets. * Identifying skills gaps and compiling developmental plans for existing personnel, including career paths and job enrichment opportunities via the Workplace Skills Plan. * Monitoring the adequacy of current training interventions. * Reporting on workplace impact post-training or the need for changes via Workplace Skills Plan and other productivity reports. * Implementing Human Resources policies and procedures to control/regulate workplace conflict and/or initiate corrective measures. * Monitoring outcomes and procedural reporting deadlines for Training & Safety coordination. * Implementing corrective measures and providing feedback regarding staff attendance/absenteeism, overtime, lost time due to accidents/incidents, and downtime, proposing remedial measures to improve productivity and reduce personnel-related costs. * **Financial Planning and Reporting Function:** * Identifying and defining short to medium term objectives and priorities for procurement and expenditure within the section. * Analysing and aligning the section's operating capacity and capabilities to deliver against specific key performance areas using CMM’s reports and other relevant systems. * Evaluating capital and operating expenditure trends and forecasts to prepare estimates considering internal and external funding requirements and limitations. * Preparing and presenting reports detailing the status of expenditure. * Managing the budget allocation and ensuring expenditure is within the allocated budget. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum qualifications required:** * National Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electromechanical/Industrial Engineering, OR * Degree/B-tech in Electrical/Mechanical/Electromechanical/Industrial Engineering. * **Minimum relevant Operational experience required:** * For National Diploma holders: A minimum of 10 years’ practice experience in Maintenance of wastewater/water services industry engineering. * For Degree/B-Tech or higher holders: A minimum of 8 years’ practice experience in Maintenance of wastewater/water services industry engineering. * 5 years Managerial /Supervisory experience. * **Special Requirements:** * MFMA Certificate and experience. * Contracts /Project management experience. * A Management Qualification will be an added advantage. **Who should apply** This role is suited for a Mid-Senior level professional. The ideal candidate will have the required engineering qualification and extensive operational experience in wastewater/water services industry maintenance, including significant managerial/supervisory experience. Candidates holding an MFMA Certificate and experience, along with contracts/project management experience, are specifically sought. Those with a Management Qualification will have an added advantage. Applicants should be proficient in using maintenance management systems like On Key, and electronic applications such as MS Project and Excel, with a strong understanding of OHS Act compliance. The role also requires individuals skilled in staff management, performance appraisal, skills gap identification, training plan development, and adherence to HR policies, as well as expertise in financial planning, budget management, and expenditure reporting. **Deadline** 04 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/financial-and-accounting-services-sector-education-and-training-authority-fasset-vacancies-6 Source: govpage

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• At least 8 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Project management
• Health and safety (OHS)

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