Principal Technician at Overstrand Local Municipality

Requirements:

• A relevant National Diploma in Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineering Technician
• Computer Literacy: MS Office
• Code B/EB Driver’s license
• Communication skills (i.e. speak, read and write) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• Switching license up to 66 000 volts.
• Trade certificate (qualified Electrician)
• 8 years or more relevant experience post registration
• 3 – 5 years’ switching experience

Physical Requirements:

• No fear of height or confined spaces
• Must be prepared to work under extreme weather conditions (wind, lightning and storms) & dangerous situations (medium/high voltage switching)
• Must make critical decisions under stressful situations
• Must be able to walk, physically fit and in good health to carry out inspections on site.
• Knowledge of Municipal Regulations, Electrical network, operations and Infrastructure.
• Must not be sight/ hearing impaired or colour blind.
• Must have good communication and negotiation skills.

Key performance areas:

• Administrative management, planning and controlling
• Monitor quality supply according to National
• Rationalization Specification
• Testing and fault finding on distribution networks
• Standby and overtime duties
• Coordinate and control test functions in Metering Department
• Manage metering functions (Specialist functions)
• Management of staff

CLOSING DATE 04 March 2026