Principal Engineering Technician: Planning & Design (Western Cape) at Breede Valley Municipality

 Duties: 

• Coordinate and control the investigation of reported problems experienced with projects 
• Make provision for preventative solutions where problems with difficult contracts are anticipated 
• Represent the Electrical Services Department at technical meetings to provide feedback and to obtain information of a varied nature 
• Manage and control the execution of electrical projects and review progress through the application of control measures Oversee the processes associated with the compilation of tender/RTQ documents 
• Evaluate tender/RTQ specifications to ensure that it covers the scope of the contract going on tender 
• Evaluate the electrical tenders/RTQ to ensure that it complies with Council’s policies Consult with the successful Tenderer on the scope and operational arrangements prior to commencement of activities on site to establish mutual agreement on procedures and timeframes 
• Ensure that strategically impacting meetings are attended and represented 
• Manage and minimize system losses to provide a sustainable service and to conserve funds on the budget 
• Determine the short, medium- and long-term skill requirements and needs of the Department 
• Motivate and evaluate subordinates’ staff to create a positive work environment 
• Tend to and investigate all public related requests and complaints and refer it to subordinate staff for responses and action Coordinate projects that may influence other services with the related Departments 
• Liaising with external/internal bodies (ward committees, community, etc.) regarding electrical engineering project planning and design Complete and submit applications for funding to external bodies 
• Manage and control all planning administrative processes of the Electrical Services Department 
• Approving and setting conditions to building plans, designs, and land zoning activities Providing input to the immediate superior on operational needs for consideration during the preparation of the annual budget 
• Identifying electrical engineering information by categorizing, estimating and recognizing differences or similarities and detecting changes in circumstances or events in order to understand engineering data or reports, specifications, etc. and to recognize construction industry codes or symbols on blueprints necessary for the planning and design of projects 
• Creating electrical engineering design plans and installation drawings by hand or with computer aided design (CAD) software ensuring conformance to specifications, preparing estimates of labour costs and the amount and type of materials and drawing up timescales for the delivery of supplies and equipment 
• Guiding the drafting, adjudication, and reporting processes with regards to contracts/tenders/specifications and verifying that details, terms and conditions, specifications, etc. comply with laid down policies, regulations, and procedures 
• Participating in the appointment process and briefing parties (consultants/ contractors, etc.) on the terms and scope of such appointments and evaluating, investigating, and approving submissions on progress, performance and costs 
• Developing, implementing, and managing systems and procedures for the monitoring of contracts ensuring that compliance issues are resolved effectively. 

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (NQF 6). 
• Eligible for registration as a Pr Techni Eng with the Engineering Council of SA in terms of Act 46 of 2000 and must complete required professional registration within eight (8) months period from the date of appointment. 
• 5 years relevant experience after obtaining the National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (NQF 6)
• Valid Code B Drivers’ license.
• Computer literacy (MS Office Applications, CAD & Electrical Designer). 
• Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor Technology in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
• 5 years relevant experience