Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest city, its second-most populous and an important contributor to national employment. It is the legislative capital of South Africa, the administrative and economic centre of the Western Cape, and Africa’s third-biggest economic hub.The City of Cape Town aims to ensure fast, effective service and communication with our pu...
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ECSA registered as a Professional Engineering Technician
Minimum eight (8) years’ experience (post first relevant tertiary qualification)
Good understanding of the operation of electricity meters and related systems
In-depth knowledge of national metering standards and Electricity Bylaw
Computer Literacy and proficient on SAP
Valid Code EB driver’s licence
Required to work in all weather conditions and outside normal office hours during emergencies and planned overtime and standby duties
Must be able to work in confined spaces
Key Performance Areas
Lead a team of technical staff to deliver specialised functional services by ensuring the team is effectively resourced and equipped with the correct tools and up-to-date test equipment
Evaluate and enhance operational effectiveness by assessing procedures and systems, mentoring staff for development, and ensuring safety policies and instructions are in place for safe task execution
Provide specialised functional support in accordance with SANS 474: Code of Practice for Electricity Metering, ensure accurate and compliant execution of metering duties across all meter worker classes.
Lead and guide technical staff in performing independent work on various metering systems, including CT and VT connected metering, three-phase CT and direct connected metering, and single-phase meters, aligned with their respective classifications
Provide additional specialised support to Measurement
Operations by liaising with developers and contractors on metering-related projects, finalising designs, and managing maintenance/replacement programs in accordance SANS 474