Civil Engineering Technician at Chris Hani District Municipality

Minimum requirements: 

• Matric
• National Diploma: Civil Engineering or Bsc. Degree in Civil Engineering at NQF level 6. 
• At least 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience 
• Valid registration with professional engineering Council of SA (ECSA) (Proof of paid-up registration) 
• Valid Driver’s Licence 

Key Performance Areas (including but not limited to): 

• Inspect main lines ascertain leaks/blockages and all plants and water sources. to monitor technical functionality. 
• Compiling reports with respect to plant and system performance. 
• Reporting and implementing guidelines on specific deviations in plant and system operations and implementing adjustments. 
• Check bulk meters and maintain register. 
• Trouble shooting and problem-solving water plant breakdowns, deviations and disruption in services. 
• Controlling routine maintenance activities, monitoring application and progress against deadlines of internal/ external maintenance teams. 
• Monitoring and correcting sequences pertaining to the identification, inspection, isolation and repair to water system and control components, pipelines, etc. 
• Investigate causes of drop of water pressure and ensure remedial action is carried out. 
• Interact with community members on water and sanitation issues and take measures to address problems. 
• Coordinates and controls activities associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline. 
• Performs administrative and reporting requirements.