Technician at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• ECSA Registered as a Candidate Engineering Technician.
• 3 – 5 years’ (post first relevant tertiary qualification) experience.
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Code B or EB Drivers Licence.

Special Conditions:

• Ability to perform standby duties and work flexible hours.
• Required to work in all weather conditions.

Key Performance Areas

• Providing technical advice to District’s on matters pertaining to specialized support on maintenance and network/equipment performances.
• Ensure that adequate standards are adhered to maintenance projects are implemented as planned, the distribution network system complies with the NERSA license requirement and NRS 048.
• Co-ordinating, in liaison with Engineering Branch, electricity supply project developments for residential, commercial and industrial usages, as and when required.
• Provide technical support in implementing and auditing planned maintenance programmes, developing tender specifications, and monitoring service provider performance to ensure compliance with technical and contractual standards.
• Respond to technical maintenance enquiries, analyse major outages, and contribute to corrective actions and infrastructure improvements to ensure systems align with policies and operational requirements.
• Coordinate administrative tasks including preparation of investigation and productivity reports, budget checks, requisitions, and operational documentation to support service delivery and compliance.
• Capture actuals on SAP, respond to queries through research and data extraction, and ensure reporting procedures align with operational and policy requirements.
• Coordinate and supervise field personnel and contractors to ensure safe, productive, and compliant execution of daily tasks.

CLOSING DATE 04.08.2025