Engineer (Scada) at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose:

• Applies electrical and electronic engineering professional and technical principles to research, design and contribute to the design and implementation strategy of the Electrical Network Management System.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Provides comments on options and alternatives on the design/implementation strategy for
• Network Information and Electronic Management Systems.
• Controls conformance with contract terms and conditions in respect of the quality, cost and timing of deliverables associated with complex electronic engineering interventions.
• Provides information and guidance on the principles, procedures and applications associated with the technical dimensions of the management of high level advanced systems.
• Controls or, executes actions based on the guided interpretations of the principles and techniques associated with the performance of a Network Information and Electronic
• Management Systems within a defined environment.
• Applies electronic principles and procedures to manage the real time operating environment.
• Disseminates information on the technical aspects of network management.

Competencies:

• Planning
• Attention to Detail
• Design
• Project Management
• Construction
• Operations and Maintenance
• Communication
• Cognitive Ability
• Learning Orientation
• Team Orientation

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (NQF Level 8) in Computer or Electronic Engineering or equivalent from a University recognized by the Council on Higher Education.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 years post qualification experience relevant to the electricity distribution or transmission industry.

Preferred Requirements:

• 3 years post qualification experience in the SCADA or Electronic Systems Planning or
• Software Development or Implementation and Maintenance field.