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Utility Operator

Operate and monitor utility systems to ensure reliable service delivery.

payments Avg: R30,000

description Overview

Utility Operators monitor systems (water, power, or municipal services), respond to alarms, coordinate maintenance teams, and log operational data.

**A Day in the Life:**
Monitoring dashboards, coordinating responses, shift logs, and handovers.

schedule A Day in the Life

06:30

Shift handover and system status review

08:00

Monitor alarms and performance indicators

12:00

Coordinate field responses and updates

15:30

Log incidents and prepare handover

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Junior Operator

0-2

Step 2

Utility Operator

2-6

Step 3

Senior Operator / Controller

6-10

Step 4

Operations Supervisor

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 18,000 - R 45,000

Soft Skills

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