COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
FURNACE OPERATOR
REF NO: 44011802 / 44011804
RECREATION AND PARKS DIRECTORATE
PARKS LEISURE AND CEMETERIES DIVISION
Grade: 05
Key Responsibility Areas:
• Performing the cremation of bodies.
• Maintaining crematoria facilities grounds and infrastructure.
• Maintaining allocated small plant and equipment in a clean and functional condition.
• Assisting members of the general public.
• Observing emission from the smoke stake to ensure that smoke emission is minimal.
• Moving the coffin from the chapel to the committal chamber by engaging electronic as required.
Competencies:
• Managing work.
• Planning and organizing.
• Facility specifics skills.
• Workplace safety.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Communication.
• Service delivery.
• Action orientation.
• Learning orientation.
Special Conditions:
• Will be required to work with human bodies and handle human remains.
• May be required to work overtime.
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to perform the duties and functions of the post.
Essential Requirements:
• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Certification of competency in the operation of small plant and equipment to be acquired within 6 months from appointment.
• 3 Months relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements:
• 6 Months relevant experience.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is the local government that administers the eThekwini Metropolitan Area in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.