PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGIST(CIVIL) at eThekwini Municipality

Job description

Job Purpose:

To monitor the overall operation of the water supply systems of the EThekwini region using the telemetry system.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Manage the daily operation of subordinate staff.
• Manage, programme and maintain the development and operation of the telemetry system.
• Engineers the display of new water supply installations in the telemetry system.
• Upgrades the existing telemetry system records of installation.
• Diagnose and arrange for the correction of errors or faults represented on the telemetry system.
• Programme automatic control functions of pumps, valves and similar equipment on remote sites.
• Manage the development of computer applications required to support the software functions of the Water Network Radion Control Centre.
• Manage the technological environment of the Water Network Radion Control Centre.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant B.Tech plus registration as a Professional Technologist (Pr. Technologist) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s license (Code B).
• 3 Years relevant experience.

Special Conditions:

• Subject to call outs.
• Work sample and/or psychometric tests may be undertaken as part of the selection process.