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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National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent certification in Mechanical Engineering at NQF level 6 (SAQA)
Two (2) years’ relevant experience
Sound knowledge of mechanical and related plant equipment pertaining to water and sanitation conveyance and treatment infrastructure
Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Computer literacy – MS Office Suite
Incumbent should be physically fit and able-bodied
Ability to work in all weather conditions
Valid Code B driver’s licence.
Key Performance Areas
Perform project work – improvement and modifications including design selection review, equipment selection, site meetings, installation, commissioning and handing over, and technical reports
Execute scheduled periodic statutory inspections, calibration and condition monitoring tests on tools and critical plant equipment
Review equipment design suitability and recommend modifications (i.e. new and additional functionality) required on existing systems as a result of process or operational changes
Perform high-level trouble shooting on complex equipment employing engineering logic and concepts
Lead root cause analysis studies and present learning to maintenance teams
Investigate specific mechanical problems and resolve these using specialist knowledge
Update and maintain data for use on future projects.
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