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Requirements

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Must be registered at ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician
• Must be in possession of a valid Driver’s License code B or EB
• 8 years or more post qualification relevant SCADA engineering experience including the testing and commissioning of automation systems
• High degree of Computer Literacy (MS office)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to work in all weather conditions
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies, overtime and will be required to do standby duties.
• Will be required to participate in the Essential User Vehicle Scheme.
• Wearing the prescribed safety clothing whilst working in substations and at high sites.
• Will be required to be appointed as a Responsible Person in terms of the NRS Switching Regulations
• The nature of the job requires the incumbent to be physically fit.
• The incumbent cannot be colour blind.
• Ability to stand for long hours during working day.
• Medically fit to work at heights.

Key Performance Areas

• The inherent requirements to perform the functions associated with this post requires sound knowledge of the testing and commissioning of highly complicated Substation Automation systems and a sound knowledge of the operations and requirements of HV and MV primary plant and equipment
• The post must have a clear understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act and Construction Regulations as well as maintaining health and safety standards
• Concludes administrative and planning duties such as Completing time and attendance, travel log sheets, overtime and standby forms.

CLOSING DATE 29.10.2025

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Requirements

Senior Professional Officer

• A Relevant BCom in Finance and/or Accounting or 3-year tertiary qualification with Financial Accounting as major.
• 5- 8 years relevant experience required which includes 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Relevant experience in compilation of budgets, financial planning & control, financial management and reporting.
• Analysing Financial Statements with the ability to work with large quantities of data.
• Ability to do extensive financial modelling and analysis to provide strategic advice to CID Boards and communities on financial matters.
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint while SAP working knowledge will be advantageous
• Good verbal and writing communication skills as ongoing interaction with communities on a technical level is essential.
• Engaging with internal / external auditors and Auditor-General.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle driver’s license and be willing to travel locally to attend in person meetings Professional Officer
• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification preferably a B-Degree;
• B-Degree in Commerce and/or Public Management will be deemed advantageous.
• 3-5 years relevant experience in corporate governance and legal compliance
• The ability to interpret & apply relevant legislation
• Sound Project Management skills.
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint while
• SAP working knowledge will be advantageous
• Good communication skills as ongoing interaction with local communities on technical level will be deemed essential.
• Must have a valid Motor vehicle driver’s license to travel locally and attend in person meetings.
• Must be Physically Fit to verify assets and collect items from Corporate Store.

Key Performance Areas
Senior Professional Officer

• Responsible for co-ordinating, advising and guiding pending and existing CIDs with the compilation / review of their budgets / adjustment budgets which are approved by Council as part of the City`s budget process. This includes financial modelling to ensure affordability and sustainability as well as legal compliance.
• Responsible for financial oversight of CIDs to ensure affordability, sustainability, legal compliance and good governance when implementing the additional municipal services in the CIDs’ Business Plans.
• Responsible for ensuring that CIDs and the City have sound financial management systems and processes in place to ensure legal compliance and accurate reporting.
• Co-ordinate the process of reducing CID arrears by following a transversal approach through regular engagement with the Revenue Department and interacting with the relevant existing and pending CIDs.
• Ensure that the CID By-law and/or Policy and Finance Agreement is aligned with changes in legislation including the Constitution, Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Property Rates Act and Municipal Systems Act, Companies Act, and any other applicable legislation and that templates and forms are reviewed regularly.
• Ensure that CID related matters are correctly conveyed and understood at internal and external meetings due to the complex legislative framework to facilitate enhanced service delivery.
• Ensure that departmental administration is conducted effectively and efficiently to ensure optimal service delivery Professional Officer
• Assist pending and existing CIDs with the compilation / review of their budgets / adjustment budgets which are approved by Council as part of the City`s budget process which includes financial modelling to ensure affordability and sustainability as well as legal compliance.
• Perform financial oversight in respect of financial reporting.
• Review and maintain financial management processes to ensure legal compliance and accurate reporting the relevant existing and pending CIDs.
• Assist with reducing CID arrears by following a transversal approach through regular engagement with the Revenue Department and interacting with the relevant existing and pending CIDs.

CLOSING DATE 29.10.2025

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Requirements

• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification preferably a B-Degree.
• B-Degree in Commerce and/or Public Management will be deemed advantageous.
• 3 -5 years’ relevant experience in corporate governance and legal compliance
• The ability to interpret & apply relevant legislation
• Sound Project Management skills.
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint while SAP working knowledge will be advantageous
• Good communication skills as ongoing interaction with local communities on technical level will be deemed essential.
• Must have a valid Code EB driver’s license to travel locally and attend meetings in person.
• Must be Physically Fit to verify assets and collect items from Corporate Store.

Key Performance Areas

• Responsible for compliance and sustainability of existing CIDs as Non-Profit Companies in terms of the legislative framework to ensure good governance and accountability e.g. Annual General Meetings, Companies and Intellectual Property Commission requirements, evaluating performance reports, NPC membership requirements.
• Assist with and drive components in the CID extension of term application process to ensure legislative compliance.
• Ensuring that CID related matters are correctly conveyed at meetings and are legally compliant.
• Perform administrative and reporting functions for the branch to ensure efficiency e.g. supply chain management, asset management, time and attendance and general administration.

CLOSING DATE 29.10.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant B.Eng. or BSc (Eng) engineering degree.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA
• Post-graduate qualification in Project Management preferred
• 10 and more years of experience in a project leadership role, with a focus on power generation projects
• At least 5 years in a team leadership role in heavy industry, engineering and and/or capital projects
• High level of expertise in capital project development and execution
• In-depth knowledge of Power Generation and Transmission technologies, with focus on renewable energy
• In-depth knowledge of power system operations, analysis and planning

Key Performance Areas

• Leading team of project management professionals in developing and executing programs to establish new power generation assets for the City
• Leading the development and execution of large infrastructure programs related to the establishment of new power generation assets for the City
• Introduction and hard wiring of international project management best practices into new and existing processes to ensure efficient and world-class delivery of capital projects by the department
• Effective engagement at all levels of the City and with external stakeholders, including Council, Mayco, EMT, spheres of Government, regulators and others.
• Effective management of staff to ensure efficient and effective meeting of sectional performance measures
• Effective planning of operational expenditure related to the running of the section, related to project development, specialist studies, training, software procurement, travelling and others
• Contributing to the development of an accurate operational and capital expenditure plan for the section, branch and department through the implementation of sound financial projection techniques.

CLOSING DATE 29.10.2025

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Requirements

• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification
• 5-8 years relevant experience
• Code B Drivers’ licence
• Computer Proficiency

Key Performance Areas

• Executes the application of functional procedures, systems and controls associated with key performance areas with respect to service delivery.
• Controls the implementation of the department’s business plan and operational outcomes within the assigned area.
• Monitoring and ensuring correct and consistent utilisation of the Informal Trading Permit System (ITPS) by all staff in the assigned area
• Ensuring implementation of the informal trading Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitoring the drafting, reviewing and implementing of informal trading plans in accordance with the provisions of the Informal Trading Policy and introduced to By-Law and standard operating procedures.
• Participating in the drafting informal trading policy, Bylaw development processes etc.
• Applying the organisational and directorate Project, Supply Chain Management and Contract Management operating, governance, monitoring and reporting systems.
• Controls outcomes associated with the utilization, productivity and performance of personnel in the area.
• Management, maintenance and control of all fixed and movable assets within the assigned area.
• Oversee the liaison with all relevant stakeholders within the assigned area.
• Provision of general administrative duties within the assigned area.

CLOSING DATE 27.10.2025