Ethekwini Operations Jobs

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Work Study Officer

Closing Date
2025/03/20
Reference Number
ETH250306-5
Job Number 63000042
Job Title Work Study Officer
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T11
Division Nil
Department Management Services
Branch Group Social And Sustainable Development
Vacancy Group CORPORATE AND HUMAN CAPITAL CLUSTER
Reporting To Senior Manager (Management Services)
Location – Town / City eThekwini
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
N/A

Job Purpose
Manages, controls and provides a specialised advisory and support service specifically pertaining to the study and understanding of work procedures, content and outcomes.

This post reports to SENIOR MANAGER (MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

Key Responsibility Areas

• Review feasibility studies for departments, designs and plans new procedures, estimated duration and anticipated benefits.
• Designing and planning new procedures.
• Presents to clients on project matters.
• Supervises the implementation of agreed recommendation.
• Liaises with Principal Management Advisors.
• Keeps abreast of current developments and advise management.
• Develops and present work study appreciation and training courses for senior municipal officials and other clients as necessary.
• Undertakes studies of jobs to evaluate the work content.
• Assess labour strengths through work study and other techniques.
• Compile job procedures, standard work values and manuals for procedures.
• Examines and reports on various systems and methods in use.

Competencies

• Planning and Organising.
• Monitoring and Control.
• Organisational Awareness.
• Attention to Detail.
• Problem Solving.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Communication.
• Service Delivery Orientation.
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• Action Orientation.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Operations Management or Production Management or Industrial Engineering or Management Services or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 3 years relevant experience
• Computer Literacy

Preferred Requirements

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Operations Management or Production Management or Industrial Engineering or Management Services or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 4 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Yes – LOCOMOTION ALLOWANCE
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R655 357.00 / R825 483.00 PER ANNUM (TOTAL VALUE OF REMUNERATION PACKAGE)
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL UNIT
Contact Telephone FOR JOB DETAILS CONTACT 031 3113167 / FOR SYSTEM QUERIES CONTACT 031 3226050

Work Study Administrator

Closing Date
2025/03/20
Reference Number
ETH250305-2
Job Number 63000126
Job Title Work Study Administrator
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T09
Division Nil
Department Organisational Change And Efficiency Dept
Branch Nil
Vacancy Group CORPORATE AND HUMAN CAPITAL CLUSTER
Reporting To Deputy Head (Management Services)
Location – Town / City eThekwini
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
N/A

Job Purpose
To render the provision of productivity improvement services of a basic work study nature throughout the Municipality by promoting the efficient and economical utilization of personnel, equipment and facilities under the guidance of the Deputy Head.

This post reports to DEPUTY HEAD (MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

Key Responsibility Areas

• Undertakes the work study interventions of a basic nature for the effective and efficient use of machinery, manpower and materials in order to improve productivity throughout the Municipality.
• Apply techniques designed to establish the time for a qualified worker to carry out a specified job at defined level of performance of a basic.
• Eliminate the unnecessary operations by systematically recording and critically examining the ways of doing work of a basic work study nature by identifying easier and effective methods and reducing cost.
• Determine the amount of time required by a worker to complete a unit of work of a basic work study nature using the specified method at a standard pace.
• Undertake business process management of a basic work study nature for the Municipality.
• Investigate and report work of a basic work study nature on the utilization of resources resulting in wastage and inefficiency to ensure the elimination of fruitless expenditure.
• Implement a cost containment system of a basic work study nature within the Municipality.

Competencies

• Discipline Specific Skills.
• Monitoring and Control.
• Organisational Awareness.
• Attention to Detail.
• Problem Solving.
• Communication.
• Service Delivery Orientation.
• Action and Outcome Orientation.
• Resilience.
• Learning Orientation.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Operations Management or Production Management or Industrial Engineering or Management Services or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 6 Months relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements
NIL

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R280 601.13 / R364 222.19 PER ANNUM.
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL UNIT
Contact Telephone FOR JOB DETAILS CONTACT 031 3113167 / FOR SYSTEM QUERIES CONTACT 031 3226050

Printing Assistant/Driver

Closing Date
2025/03/20
Reference Number
ETH250227-2
Job Number 51000162
Job Title Printing Assistant/Driver
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T06
Division Nil
Department City Hall Support
Branch Printing Services
Vacancy Group GOVERNANCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUSTER
Reporting To Manager (Printing Services)
Location – Town / City eThekwini
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
N/A

Job Purpose
Provides messenger and driving services to the City Hall Support Services Department

This post reports to MANAGER (PRINTING SERVICES)

Key Responsibility Areas

• Drives light motor vehicle to various locations within the municipality and undertakes daily deliveries.
• Ensures that material is distributed timeously.
• Performs binding, padding, wrapping and labelling of documents, parcels, etc.
• Ensures that documents are accurately dispatched.
• Operating different machines within the department.
• Offers general assistance within the printing department and the Unit.
• Undertakes relevant duties as directed by the manager.

Competencies

• Managing Work.
• Problem Solving.
• Planning and Organising.
• Communication.
• Vehicle Safety.
• Driving Behaviour.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Client orientation and Customer focus.
• Action Orientation.
• Resilience.
• Learning Orientation.

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 1-year relevant experience in multi-colour printing and/or bindery finishing.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• 2-year relevant experience in multi-colour printing and/or bindery finishing.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R183 098.41 / R237 677.84 PER ANNUM
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL UNIT
Contact Telephone FOR JOB DETAILS CONTACT 031 3227701 FOR SYSTEM QUERIES CONTACT 031 3226050

Chief Draughtsperson

Closing Date
2025/03/21
Reference Number
ETH250226-7
Job Number 33006038
Job Title Chief Draughtsperson
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T11
Division Special Projects
Department Technical Support
Branch Network Drawing Office
Vacancy Group TRADING SERVICES
Reporting To Manager (Drawing Office)
Location – Town / City ETHEKWINI
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
40 hours, 5 day week.
At the sole discretion of the line Manager.
As and when required and as per employment contract.
Incumbents must be prepared to work overtime when required to meet the exigencies of the
service.
Departmental transport or Ad-hoc allowance at the discretion of eThekwini Municipality’s
Locomotion Sub-Committee.
Incumbents will be subject to transfer/relocation to any of the Electricity Unit’s depots or divisions
as required.
As per the PPE schedule.

Job Purpose
To supervise the special projects division which provides specialised draughting functions and
provide in-house training in aspects of Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) to Trainee
Draughtspersons in the branch.

Key Responsibility Areas

• The creation and updating of substation/mini-substation low voltage sketches.
• The preparation and updating of organograms, spreadsheets and certificates.
• The production of orthographic and isometric drawing of various electrical and mechanical
  equipment.
• The production and/or amendments of floor plans and plans for internal building alterations.
• Control of subordinate staff, including their training development, supervision, productivity and disciplining.
• Preparation of budget projections for software/hardware requirements and administration of documentation.
• Responsible for the overseeing of regular maintenance of plan printer.
• Attending site meetings, to take measurements of various equipment.

Competencies

• Organisational Awareness.
• Attention to Detail.
• Planning and Organising.
• Graphic Communication.
• Use of Technology.
• Monitoring and Control.
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• Learning Orientation.
• Problem Solving.
• Team Orientation.
• Direction Setting.
• Coaching and Mentoring.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Architectural Draughting or any other related and equivalent
  qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license

Preferred Requirements

• 6 Years relevant experience

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R372 957.32 / R484 118.58 P.A
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HR COUNTER
Contact Telephone 0313113103

Small Plant Operator

Closing Date
2025/03/21
Reference Number
ETH250226-5
Job Number 33001440
Job Title Small Plant Operator
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T04
Division Northern
Department Customer Services And Sales
Branch Revenue Protection
Vacancy Group TRADING SERVICES
Reporting To Supervisor (Materials)
Location – Town / City ETHEKWINI
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions

1. Hours of work: 40 Hour, 5 day week.
2. Shift Work: Not applicable.
3. Special Allowances: Standby where applicable.
4. Locomotion: N/A.
5. Protective Clothing: As per PPE.
6. Overtime Category-II (D).

Job Purpose
To provide labour of a basic skilled nature.

To provide labour of a basic skilled nature.

Key Responsibility Areas
Performs general labouring tasks i.e. receiving instructions to prepare the work site, shoring of joint bays and trenches.
Excavates and back-fills trenches and joint bays to defined levels using hand held tools.
Pulls and lays cables up to 132kV and compacts cement mixes and soil to reinforce structures.
Cleans and removes blockages, debris and alien vegetation that interfere with overhead lines and cables.
Assist in loading and off-loading of all types of vehicles.
Performs tool and equipment storage and care functions.

Competencies
Managing Work
Work Place Safety
Task Accountability
Quality Orientation
Oral Communication
Operation & Control (Operators)
Work Place Safety (Operators)
Communication
Action Orientation
Accountability & Ethical Conduct
Team Orientation

Essential Requirements
An appropriate level of primary education.
Certificate of competence in the operation of small plant and equipment or to be obtained within 6 months from date of appointment.
6 Months relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements
An appropriate level of secondary education.
1 Year relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R141 770.69 – R178 814.46 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HR COUNTER
Contact Telephone 0313113103

Clerk Of Works (Electrical)

Closing Date
2025/03/21
Reference Number
ETH250226-1
Job Number 33003536
Job Title Clerk Of Works (Electrical)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T11
Division Nil
Department Mv Lv Operations
Branch Lighting Works
Vacancy Group Electricity
Reporting To Manager (Lighting Works)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Special Conditions:
40 hours, 5 days out of any 7 per week.
Must be prepared to work shifts as required and be available for standby on a roster basis.
Be prepared to work overtime when required to meet the exi
Subject to transfer/re-location to any of the Electricity Unit’s depots/divisions as required.
Protective Clothing: As per the PPE Schedule.

Job Purpose
Job Purpose:
To manage staff and associated contractors in carrying out maintenance and construction work in the most effective and efficient manner.

Key Responsibility Areas
Key Responsibility Areas:
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Construct and maintain the electricity distribution network.
•
Provide technical support and advice to contractors staff, architects, consultants, contractors, other departments and the general public.
•
Planning and scheduling work for staff and contractors.
•
Support and promote safety in the workplace and complying with codes of practice, system operating regulations, safety rules and other legislation.
•
Attending to emergency work and breakdowns and being available for standby as required.
•
Operates medium voltage equipment.
•
Motivate, train and monitor contractors staff and contractor performance.
•
Responsible for maintaining effective industrial relations.
•
Monitor and control expenditure.
•
Accept appointment in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations (Act 85 of 1993).

Competencies
Competencies:
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Managing Work
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Problem solving
•
Planning & Organising
•
Quality Orientation
•
Work Place Safety
•
Service Delivery Orientation
•
Communication
•
Action Orientation
•
Accountability & Ethical Conduct
•
Direction setting
•
Impact & Influence

Essential Requirements
Essential Requirements:
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Trade Tested Artisan (Electrician).
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Be in possession of a NTC2 or NCV3 in Electrical Engineering from a Further Education and Training College registered with the Department of Education.
•
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
•
Valid First Aid Certificate or be trained within 6 months from date of appointment.
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Must be authorised in terms of eThekwini Electricity Systems Operating Regulations to operate on Medium Voltage Systems up to and including 11kV or be in a position to be authorised within 9 months of appointment if required to undertake switching.
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Must have two valid Electrician competencies (OHM, UGM & SS) as applicable to the division or branch, in addition to the switching competency.
•
May be required to pass a proficiency test set by the department to prove sufficient general knowledge of Construction, Operations, Maintenance and Distribution systems.
•
4 years relevant post apprenticeship experience in the Electricity Supply and Distribution industry.

Preferred Requirements
Nil

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Car and Market allowances may be applicable
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R647 043.00 – R 814 691.00 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HC Electricity
Contact Telephone 0313111301

Maintenance Officer

Closing Date
2025/03/20
Reference Number
ETH250224-9
Job Number 32000476
Job Title Maintenance Officer
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T10
Division North
Department Formal Housing
Branch Rental Housing
Vacancy Group Human Settlements
Reporting To Superintendent (Maintenance)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Hours of work: 40.
Protective Clothing: Yes.

Job Purpose
To assume responsibility for the maintenance of Council flats.

Key Responsibility Areas
Undertakes inspections from complaints received from Area Supervisors and Tenants in respect of repairs to Council flats.
Programmes in advance with Maintenance Supervisors concerning maintenance and repairs of Housing units, other buildings and services.
Controls the issue of job cards to Maintenance Supervisors / Handymen and monitors progress of repairs until completion.
Actively supports and promotes safety and accident prevention in the workplace in accordance with the machinery and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Undertakes inspections for sporadic maintenance done by contractors and conducts site meetings.
Controls buffer stores with material.
Undertakes relief duties for Superintendent (Maintenance).
Undertakes emergency work by fitting doors, locks, broken panes etc.
Attends site meetings with contractors and Councillors.

Competencies
Managing Work.
Planning and Organizing.
Facility specific skills.
Workplace Safety.
Service Delivery Orientation.
Interpersonal Relationships.
Communication.
Resilience.
Change Readiness.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
Coaching and Mentoring.
Team Orientation.

Essential Requirements
Trade Tested Artisan in a building related trade.
Valid motor vehicle driving license
2 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements
Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Building or any other related and equivalent qualification.
3 years relevant experience

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R315 930.44/R410 094.39 Per Annum.
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Hrengrecruit/Hcsystem
Contact Telephone 031 311 7462/031 322 6050

Artisan (Mechanic)

Closing Date
2025/03/21
Reference Number
ETH250224-3
Job Number 44016012
Job Title Artisan (Mechanic)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T10
Division Mechanical Services And Stores
Department Parks Leisure And Cemeteries
Branch Technical Services
Vacancy Group PARKS RECREATION AND CULTURE
Reporting To Superintendent (Workshop)
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
May be required to work overtime.
This is a progression post to Senior Artisan subject to meeting criteria.
may be required to act in the capacity of surrounding posts.
All Artisan (Motor Mechanic) posts within the department are interchangeable.

Job Purpose
To perform integral mechanical maintenance and repairs to small plant vehicles and
agricultural / horticultural equipment of the Parks, Leisure and Cemeteries Department.

Key Responsibility Areas
Undertakes the mechanical repairs and maintenance of a wide variety two
strokes, four strokes, petrol and diesel engines.
Administers, supervises and trains allocated staff.
Performs line function administration and financial controls.
Ensures the compliance with the health and safety regulations.
Communicates, liaises and interacts with communities, internal and external
takeholders.
Maintains an up-to-date working knowledge in the field of motor mechanics.

Competencies
Managing work
Planning & Organising
Problem Solving
Work Place Safety
Discipline Specific Skills
Interpersonal Relationships
Communication
Service Delivery Orientation
Customer Orientation & Customer Focus
Action Orientation
Accountability & Ethical Conduct
Learning Orientation

Essential Requirements
Trade Tested Artisan in Petrol or Diesel or Heavy Plant.
Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC).
Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
3 Years relevant post apprenticeship experience.

Preferred Requirements
4 years relevant post apprenticeship experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R315 930.44– R410 094.39 pa.
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL
Contact Telephone 031-3114102

Artisan (Fitter And Turner)

Closing Date
2025/03/21
Reference Number
ETH250224-2
Job Number 44016830
Job Title Artisan (Fitter And Turner)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T10
Division Mechanical Services And Stores
Department Parks Leisure And Cemeteries
Branch Technical Services
Vacancy Group PARKS,RECREATION AND CULTURE
Reporting To Superintendent (Outside Plant)
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
To perform a component manufacturing and repair service (Fitting and Turning) within the Parks,
Leisure and Cemeteries Department.

Key Responsibility Areas
Undertakes the manufacture and repair of a variety of mechanical parts and components.

• Responsible for administering, supervising, assisting and training staff.
• Perform line function administration and financial controls.
• Ensure Occupational Health and Safety Act regulation are complied with.
• Communicates, liaises and interacts with communities, internal and external stakeholders in
  respect of Municipal campaigns, road shows, programmes and events.
• Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge in the mechanical field

Competencies

• Managing work.
• Problem solving.
• Planning and organising.
• Workplace safety.
• Discipline specific skills.
• Service delivery orientation.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Communication.
• Customer orientation and customer focus.
• Action orientation.
• Accountability and Ethical conduct.
• Learning orientation.

Essential Requirements

• Trade Tested Artisan (Fitter and Turner or Fitter Machinist or Mechanical Fitter).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C1).
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• 3 Years relevant post apprenticeship experience

Preferred Requirements

• 4 years relevant post apprenticeship experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R315 930.44– R410 094.39 per annum
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL
Contact Telephone 031 311 4102

Technical Planner

Closing Date
2025/03/20
Reference Number
ETH250213-1
Job Number 21000086
Job Title Technical Planner
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T11
Division North Regional Office
Department Development Planning
Branch Land Use Management
Vacancy Group DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING
Reporting To Manager (Lums)
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
To support and assist with spatial planning and development planning tasks required for the production of Unit outputs in compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, by-laws and policies.

Key Responsibility Areas
TECHNICAL PLANNER

Provides support to strategic planning at both a City-Wide Level or within specific geographic locations.
Prepares base plans and conceptual plans for land use plans, development plans and development applications.
Supports the co-ordination and accuracy of the spatial planning system by preparing, approval, monitoring and review of policy, land use plans, development plans and development applications.
Undertakes statutory planning and development application assessments.
Performs a liaison and co-ordination function.
Supports the management of information.
Provides information required to process development applications and initiate development plans.
Supports special programmes and projects.
Provides technical information, advice and guidelines to all stakeholders, including other spheres of government and civil society.
Undertakes administrative duties as may be required.
Gathers and collates statistical information on all plans and planning processes.
SENIOR TECHNICAL PLANNER

Supports strategic planning at both a City Wide Level or within specific geographic locations.
Prepares base plans and conceptual plans for land use plans, development plans and development applications.
Assists with the preparation, approval, monitoring and review of policy, land use plans, development plans and development applications.
Undertakes the tasks related to more complex statutory planning and development application assessments.
Undertakes the evaluation of non-statutory development proposals.
Assists with community and advocacy planning.
Manages projects of limited scale and complexity.
Undertakes research and policy development.
Provides information required to process development applications and initiate development plans.
Supports special programmes and projects.
Provides technical information, advice and guidelines to all stakeholders, including other spheres of government and civil society.
Oversees, mentors, manages and directs the activities of students and candidate technical planners within the department.
Gathers and collates statistical information on all plans and planning processes.

Competencies
Planning and organising.
Spatial planning.
Land Use Management.
Information management.
Public consultation.
Interpersonal relationships.
Communication.
Client orientation and customer focus.
Change readiness
Accountability and ethical conduct.
Essential Requirements
TECHNICAL PLANNER

Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent in Town and Regional Planning
Eligible to register as a Technical Planner with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN).
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
3 Years relevant experience.
Computer Literacy
SENIOR TECHNICAL PLANNER

Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent in Town and Regional Planning
Registered as a Technical Planner with the South African Council of Planners. (SACPLAN).
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
4 Years relevant experience.
Computer Literacy

Preferred Requirements
TECHNICAL PLANNER

Degree (NQF level 7) or equivalent in Town and Regional Planning.
Eligibility for registration as a technical planner with the South African Council of Planners.
4 Years relevant experience.
SENIOR TECHNICAL PLANNER

Degree (NQF level 7) or equivalent in Town and Regional Planning.
Registered as a Technical Planner with the South African Council of Planners. (SACPLAN).
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
5 Years relevant experience.
Computer Literacy.
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances CAR ALLOWANCES ONLY AT A SENIOR LEVEL
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R550 721.00-R691 154.00 (T11) / R758 472.00-R959 295.00 (T12) PA
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name NAIDU T
Contact Telephone 0313113174

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