44011802 - Furnace Operator

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.

Qualifications

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.

The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is a metropolitan municipality, created in 2000, that includes the city of Durban and surrounding towns. eThekwini is one of the 11 districts of the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.