Job Description

WATER AND SANITATION COMMERCIAL SERVICES CUSTOMER SERVICES
METER VERIFICATION OFFICER
BASIC SALARY: R560 157 TO R604 995 PER ANNUM REF NO: WS 166/25 OTTERY
Requirements:

• National Diploma/Technical qualification in Engineering
• Verification Officer Certificate appointed by NRCS under Legal Metrology Act 2014 (9 of 2014), Section 8(2)
• Three (3) to five (5) years relevant supervisory experience
• Experience in a water meter testing laboratory environment
• Technical knowledge of the provision of water and sanitation services, metering processes
• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications and SAP
• A valid drivers licence.

Key performance areas:

• Carry out the verification, certification and rejection of water meters in terms of the Legal Metrology Act 2014 and communicates the results thereof to internal and external customers
• Supervise and control the water meter testing process to improve and maintain a high level of water meter accuracy
• Make independent decisions in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures
• Coordinate and assist with processes related to verification and provision of information. In order to ensure a high level of water meter accuracy and provide recourse for consumers to legally contest their water consumptions
• Assist with the key performance areas and critical outputs of personnel within the Section, to ensure and maintain acceptable performance levels are sustained
• Provide information to consumers on the status of the meter test results and specific procedural applications, to ensure accurate information is made available and that the consumers understand procedures, acknowledge and accept the outcome of the tests as procedurally correct.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.
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Closing date: 26 September 2025

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Skills Required