Engineer Technician at City of Tshwane

Job purpose

• To provide an engineering service in respect of managing operational contracts, providing technical advice to operational personnel, liaising with the general public, handling and following up on enquiries and complaints, conducting investigations, making recommendations and managing three works inspectors

 Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Mechanical Engineering or any other study field related to the position
• An appropriate trade certificate as Auto Electrical or Diesel Mechanic (red seal)
• At least three years’ relevant experience in the maintenance of buses and equipment, of which at least one year should be at supervisory level
• A valid Code EC1, 04 or EC driving licence with a valid PrDP
• Experience in the use of SAP (Plant Maintenance) and SAP S/4HANA will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy (Microsoft packages)
• Willingness and ability to work overtime and be on standby

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Analytical thinking skills; communication skills; problem-solving skills; ability to work as part of a team; ability to work under pressure; innovation thinking skills; flexibility; willingness to accept responsibility; ability to pay attention to detail; integrity; intelligence; basic report-writing and minute-taking skills 

Primary functions

• Conduct contract management
• Conduct personnel management
• Coordinate activities within the subsection and administrative work
• Conduct financial management