Electrical Maintenance Manager at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• BTech Degree qualification in Electrical Engineer (Heavy Current).
• Registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist.
• Eight (8) years’ relevant experience (post relevant tertiary qualification) in plant maintenance, minimum five (5) years of experience should be within the context of maintenance in Water and Sanitation plant (water and wastewater treatment plants / pump stations) or in a chemical processing / production environment.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Municipal Finance Management Act, 2004.
• A working knowledge of SANS 10142-1 Wiring of Premises Part 1, low voltage installations.
• Computer Literacy: MS Office.
• Valid Driver’s Licence (Code 08 EB/B).

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure that the Electrical asset portfolio that provides potable water and the collection and treatment of wastewater to the City of Cape Town is maintained and upgraded timeously.
• Directing and controlling outcomes associated with the utilisation, productivity and performance of personnel within the Electrical Section.
• Manage (organise, lead, direct, delegate and control) Capital and Operating Budgets for the Section.
• Responsible for the implementation of maintenance (directing and controlling) for the electrical stream, technical and operational outcomes.
• Responsible for the operational management (directing and controlling) of the technical and operational outcomes.
• Managing the formulation and specification of specific contracts, tender documents and deviation reports, controlling and implementing contractual obligations for all repairs.
• Appointed as GMR2.7 (electrical) for the Bulk Water Branch to ensure compliance with the requirements of the OHS Act.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies.
• Required to be on standby duties.
• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Physically fit and able bodied.

CLOSING DATE 27.10.2026