Water conservation prioritised in War on Leaks trainings
The War on Leaks project is set out in three phases that will be carried out over a period of five years, i.e. 2015 - 2020. Phase - 1 is already underway as of 01st September 2015 with 3000 trainees contracted. The trainees are currently training at TVET colleges in six disciplines namely: plumbing, instrumentation, fitter and turner, electrical and welding, with the water agents training at various private training institutions.
In the North West Province, Madibeng Local Municipality, Tlokwe Local Municipality, Moretele Local Municipality, Ngaka Modiri Molema Local Municipality, Maquassi Hills Local Municipality and Ventersdorp Local Municipality are among the 41 prioritised municipalities who worked tirelessly to ensure that the selection and recruitment processes were carried out smoothly.
For Phase 2, the War on Leaks training officially began on the 10th August 2016 and will focus on demonstrating knowledge of water related legislation and the responsibilities of management in terms of interaction with community members on water related matters, collecting and recording data, demonstrating knowledge of water cycle, water and waste water systems and processes, demonstrating knowledge of pipes, associated fittings, valves and meters used in water and wastewater reticulation systems, demonstrating knowledge of water meters and reading techniques and identifying faults in meters, reading and interpreting maps and engineering drawings of water and waste water reticulation systems, applying water loss control principles, demonstrating and understanding of sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
All trainees contracted will be employed for a period of three years and with the skills they will be capacitated with, they will be able to sustain themselves through incubators, small businesses and cooperatives, as well as contracting after the training.
Some of the expected outputs from trainees once on site include fixing a leaking tap, retrofitting households, conducting door to door leak surveys, doing presentations to the youth and educating the public on water conservation and demand management, whilst also replacing and repairing meters and valves.
Artisans and plumbers will complete their trades in thirty six months, and water agents in six months.
For more information contact:
Sputnik Ratau
Cell: 082 874 2942
