Current Opportunities at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• BEng or BSc degree in Electrical Engineering, or BTech degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer or eligible for registration, or Registered Professional Engineering Technologist or eligible for registration
• Minimum of five (5) years’ postgraduate technical experience of which three (3) years should be managerial experience with extensive exposure to Medium Voltage electrical distribution infrastructure, with particular emphasis and knowledge relating to operations and maintenance management
• Network and equipment commissioning and maintenance
• Knowledge of maintenance policies and standards
• Knowledge of reliability centred maintenance practices
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems
• Proficiency in compiling and managing capital budgets
• Code B driver's licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Conduct research of current and new national and international standards and specifications for maintenance of distribution networks to establish regulatory framework and accepted standards
• Prepare detailed maintenance and service tender specifications in accordance with accepted national and international standards and supply chain management policy for approval by the bid  specification committees, convening, chairing and sitting on tender bid evaluation committees and managing and co-ordinating technical details of tender and contracts including post-award phase
• Data stewardship for service masters for routine services, service contracts, framework orders, and contracts for maintenance services
• Maintain and ensure compliance with work standards set by maintenance and service standards/practices specialist for research, planning, design, project implementation, documentation, record keeping and written communication.

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Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 (Senior Certificate)
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ relevant experience in Fleet Management
• Valid Driver’s License – Min Code B required
• Computer literacy, experience in MS Office Applications and SAP Production

Key Performance Areas

• Co-ordinate all transport related functions including the allocation of vehicles and the reporting thereon to the Fleet Section daily
• Monitoring the activities of the drivers and liaising with the depot in respect of vehicle requirements.
• Allocate vehicles and drivers to ensure the agreed number of vehicles is deployed to ensure service delivery.
• Reporting on utilization of vehicles to assist in maintaining records, thus making it possible to strive for optimal utilization of the vehicle resources.
• Reporting of breakdowns to ensure minimal downtime and disruption of service delivery.
• Ensure that breakdowns, faults and damage to the fleet items are attended to so as to ensure serviceable condition of fleet items and that work items can operate efficiently.
• Reporting of accidents to ensure that the accident and insurance reporting procedures are followed and obligations in this regard are fulfilled.
• Ensure that fleet items are serviced at the prescribed intervals and that such servicing takes place with as little interruption of daily operations of work teams as possible.
• Perform administrative functions in order to ensure fleet items can be operated legally, that directives regarding responsibilities of drivers and operators are complied with and that accident reports for insurance claims are submitted in time.

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Requirements

• B.Eng/BSc/BTech degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng or eligible for registration
• Qualification in Project Management will be beneficial.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ post qualification relevant SCADA outstation maintenance, project management and staff scheduling experience.
• Required to manage staff and project disputes.
• A valid Code B or EB driver’s licence.
• A high degree of computer literacy.
• Financial analysis and SAP experience.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions, outside normal working hours during emergencies and overtime.
• May be required to perform standby duties during emergency situations.
• Candidates with medical conditions that may have a negativeimpact on the job will not be considered, e.g. colour blindness.

Key Performance Areas

• Managing complex SCADA/substation automation/load control upgrading projects, expansion projects and turn-key contracts, including developing a scope of work and timeframe for each project as well as managing all financial aspects of capital projects, including progress payments, sureties, rate of exchange variations, variation orders, penalties, retention funds and approval of final payment certificates to contractors.
• Managing the commissioning and handing over of new SCADA, substation automation and load control to distribution areas and the HV Branch.
• Liaising with the Network Control Centre, Distribution Branches and the High Voltage Branch to ensure an effective field service is delivered.
• Designing procedures and control systems to ensure effective control of SCADA Field Services processes, including the commissioning of new plant, plant maintenance and project management.
• Providing mentorship and training programmes to Learner Technicians, Junior Technicians and Undergraduates.

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Requirements

• A relevant Law diploma or degree with knowledge in the field of Law of Delict.
• ACII / AIISA / FCII / FIISA membership would be advantageous
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience.

Key Performance Areas

• Register public liability claims and complying with best practices
• Effectively handle public liability claims including litigious matters
• Evaluate the merits and quantum of claims in terms of liability and the general insurance policy wording.
• Proactively manage claims status within delegated authority
• Collaborate with legal services, external legal teams and directorates in respect of litigious claims.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all stakeholders in the working environment.

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Requirements

• A relevant Law Degree, preferably LLB and knowledge in the field of Law of Delict.
• ACII / AIISA / FCII / FIISA membership will be advantageous
• Up to eight (8) years of relevant experience
• Good written and communication skills.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the implementation of the claims strategy plan
• Support line management in safeguarding the financial viability of the fund.
• Monitor the financial requirements of the Claims section
• Oversee and monitor performance of the Claims section to contribute to the achievement of operational and strategic goals.
• Take responsibility as project administrator during the formal tender process to ensure that all SCM policies, procedures, guidelines and legislation are complied with.
• Controlling of Claims staff performance to ensure optimum operational and productivity levels.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all stakeholders in the working environment.

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Requirements

• A relevant Law Degree, preferably LLB and knowledge in the field of Law of Delict.
• ACII / AIISA / FCII / FIISA membership will be advantageous
• Up to FIVE (5) years of relevant experience
• Good written and communication skills.

Key Performance Areas

• Oversight and adjudication of all claims
• Monitor the operations of all claims within its functional area to ensure continuous improvement of service.
• Manage all claims processing in order to ensure compliance with best practices and procedures.
• Monitor staff to ensure optimum service and productivity levels
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all stakeholders in the working environment.

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Requirements

• A Grade 12 plus relevant National Diploma or higher or N6 plus additional two (2) years’ post-qualification experience or a three-year Telecommunication Electrician type (example P&T Trade test) qualification plus additional two (2) years’ post-qualification experience
• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant industry experience

Key Performance Areas

• Provide technical advice to branches on matters pertaining to planned maintenance systems and compiling planned maintenance documentation.
• Co-ordinate specific administrative and reporting requirements associated operational key performance and result indicators.
• Co-ordinate tasks/ activities of field workers associated with performance, productivity and discipline.

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Requirements

• A minimum of a BTech with the following specialisation: Engineering, Project Management and Construction Management, Industrial Engineering.
• A minimum four (4) to five (5) years’ relevant experience within the
• Built environment inclusive of Project Management.
• A valid Code B driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure projects are properly planned, established, managed and successfully completed so that standards are maintained.
• Performance monitoring of departmental projects and maintenance programmes in order to ensure effective implementation of programmes and projects within the constraints of the branch’s resources, good project management and to instil a culture of management by projects.
• Development of maintenance plans, initiatives, policies, procedures and industry research in order to ensure that business operations, industry trends, existing or new regulatory requirements and their impact on business operations.
• Provide management with branch information and statistics in order to ensure informed decision-making and improved strategic management of the branch.

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Requirements

• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification in any built environment discipline.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ appropriate experience
• Knowledge of the implementation of National Building Regulations and SABS Code regulations and requirements.
• Computer literacy in MS Office
• Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Process building development applications
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and laws
• Liaise with external and internal parties
• Perform administrative duties.

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Requirements

• Three-year tertiary qualification Environmental Health
• Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa for Independent Practice
• Valid Code B driver’s licence
• Prepared to work on weekends and at night if required.

Key Performance Areas

• Accountability for environmental health functions, including water quality management, food control, health surveillance of premises, environmental pollution control, vector control, surveillance and prevention of communicable diseases, disposal of the dead, chemical safety and waste management
• Enforce legislation, Council policies and by-laws relevant to environmental health
• Collection, analysis and dissemination of data and information as it relates to Environmental Health
• Develop environmental health protocols as it relates to emergencies, epidemics and operations
• Assess and ensure proper management of environmental health education programmes
• Maintain and record statistics, draft correspondence and reports as it relates to Environmental Health activities

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Requirements

• The City of Cape Town is looking tappoint an experienced, results-driven, energetic leader who has gained a solid mix of operational management experience and strategic leadership capabilities to direct its Recreation and Parks Department.
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree
• Extensive managerial and functional experience at a senior level, with a proven track record demonstrating the ability tmanage a large and diverse mix of operational and professional teams within a
• parks and recreation environment
• Sound knowledge of legislation applicable tLocal Government
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills and ability to interface at a political level
• Driver’s licence and own vehicle.

Key Performance Areas

Recreation Framework, Strategy, Programmes and Services:

• Provide strategic direction trecreational programme planning and delivery and the co-ordination of programmes across the Department; lead continuous business improvement
• Political reporting and liaising with the public and community structures, including NGOs and NPOs
• Consolidate the Institutional Framework that regulates interaction between the City and the Local Sports Fraternity
• Establish partnerships
• Facilitate the implementation of strategic projects
• Conduct research and ensuring the implementation of infrastructure development plans
• Policy development; ensuring the compilation of service level agreements and ensuring that recreation infrastructure plans are aligned tthe City’s Development Plan and Spatial Planning
• Ensure that an effective and on-going cemetery function is delivered tthe citizens of Cape Town
• Manage horticultural services and ecological conservation
• Ensure sound financial management
• Manage the human resources within the department ensuring a climate conducive tpromoting and sustaining motivational levels, productivity, performance and improving the quality of work-life is cultivated and maintained

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Requirements

• An appropriate three-year post-matric degree/diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• At least five (5) years’ relevant experience
• Physical fitness
• A valid Code EB (08) driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Enforce the National Building Control Regulations
• Investigate complaints
• Inspections and routine monitoring (exemptions, zoning and special consent, business licences and building plans)
• Investigate mechanical and ventilation related noise complaints in terms of the Noise Control Regulations
• Perform administrative duties
• Undergo skills training
• Initiate and coordinate community involvement within Sub Districts.

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Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate)
• One (1) to two (2) years’ experience
• Peace Officer qualification
• Registration as an Environmental Health Assistant with the HPCSA
• At least two years completed in a formal qualification in Environmental Health
• A valid Code EB driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Responsible for pest and vector control
• Identify and report environmental health factors like overgrown canals or water streams causing stagnation of water and mosquito breeding
• Assist nursing staff with regard to special campaigns e.g. polio and measles on request
• Perform law enforcement duties to ensure compliance with relevant environmental health legislation
• Provide training and health education to communities, students and other departments
• Perform administrative duties, including report writing to ensure sound administrative procedures for effective service delivery.

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Requirements

• B degree/BTech or an academic National Diploma equating to 360 credits, combined with proven competence and experience. (Preferably in transportation, logistic or engineering field)
• Up to (8) years’ direct functional experience coupled with extensive managerial experience
• A valid motor vehicle driver’s licence
• Excellent track record managing fleet operations, supported by a customer-centric culture
• Knowledge of Road Traffic Act will serve an advantage.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the fleet operations section by providing leadership on implementation and application of relevant policies and procedures
• Private hiring of vehicles and plant items to address shortage of items
• Manage the proper execution of fuel dispensing from corporatefleet bulk fuel bowsers and mobile bowsers unit operations
• Manage road fuelling and on-board computers for the corporate fleet
• Manage auxiliary fleet services like traffic violations, renewal of licences, etc. for the corporate fleet and the PRDP renewal process for the City of Cape Town drivers
• Manage all human resources matters within the branch such as staffing strategy, training and development, performance management and labour relations
• Manage the budget allocated to fleet operations
• Manage the research, development and implementation of masterdata governance standards relating to fleet management infrastructure and assets
• Interface with relevant line departments/stakeholders to ensure the effective provision of fleet administrative services
• Manage special projects and reacting to disasters and emergencies.

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Requirements

• A relevant Degree
• Five (5) years relevant experience
• In depth knowledge of relevant Acts, regulations and systems and procedures pertaining to the Human Resource discipline
• Computer Literacy
• Driver’s licence
• No Criminal record

Key Performance Areas

• Provides comprehensive Professional HR advice and support to Department management in execution of HR/OD action plans in Departments.
• Guiding, advising and communicating the understanding of HR policies and procedures to Line Managers.
• Monitoring compliance to Labour legislation and assisting
• Departments with the management of IR matters (including Incapacities) in conjunction with Corporate Employee Relations Department.
• Providing guidance and advice on staffing strategy needs within the Directorate.
• Guiding and advising line on the Performance Management process.
• Coordinating all T & D matters in conjunction with Corporate Training & Development.
• Providing guidance, advice and ensuring compliance on matters related to advancement and job evaluation.
• Guiding and advising on OHS matters within the Directorate.
• Coordinating various HR transversal initiatives within the Directorate (e.g. rewards and recognition; culture audits; change management; business improvements, etc.).
• Maintaining HR data (staff movement, IR activities, headcounts, absenteeism, EAP referrals, and other ad hoc reports required and metrics for reporting).
• Monitoring compliance related to personnel admin matters (e.g. Time & Attendance, overtime management, sick leave management, essential user, cell phone allowance, etc.).

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Requirements

• Relevant tertiary degree, BTech or equivalent
• Minimum ten (10) years’ extensive proven seniormanagement and strategic planning experience in Human
• Settlement/Planning/Housing or Development fields
• Working experience with Provincial /National Government on policy and strategy formulation
• A Valid Code 8 driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Direct and oversee the facilitation (developing and reviewing) and implementation of human settlement strategies and plans for the directorate
• Oversee the provision of a strategic support and planning function to the Executive Director and all departments within the Directorate relating to human settlement developments and delivery.
• Provide strategic leadership, effective direction and effi cient management; coordination and implementation of research and all developmental activities, compliance, fi nancial control, departmental productivity, marketing activities, and monitoring and evaluation for the Department
• Manage and maintain business partnerships between various spheres of government and the ED’s office
• Direct and oversee the identifi cation, planning, acquisition, sale and packaging of land for the provision of integrated sustainable human settlements.

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Requirements

• A relevant B degree in either management, administration, facilities management or built environment
• Eight (8) years’ relevant experience in facilities management with primary focus on soft services
• Five (5) years’ management and supervisory experience essential
• Computer literacy essential (MS Office and SAP)
• A valid Code EB driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Assist the Head Facilities Management and Maintenance, with the management of tenant-related services and soft services management
• Assist with the management of stakeholder’s relationship through effective communications and regular feedback
• Conduct/chair tenant management meetings
• Ensure compliance with policies and standard operating procedures
• Maintain and assist with office space audits and occupancy levels
• Ensure emergency management plans (EMPs) are developed, tested and in place for the incumbents’ portfolio
• Management, drafting and administration of contracts, tenders, service level agreement and MOAs
• Chair and participate in BID Specification Committee (BSC) and BID evaluation committee (BEC) meetings
• Assume responsibility for the management of a portfolio of immovable assets within area of control
• Compilation of the annual capital and operating budget requirements for the services portfolio
• Maintain internal financial control and cost recoveries
• Assume responsibility for the management of operational staff and contractors
• Draft report, presentations and correspondence to high-level officials

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Requirements
SCADA Field Services / Engineering:

• Successfully completed National Diploma (S4) Electrical  Engineering course in the related field or in-service training  still outstanding.

Telecoms/ESSS:

• Successfully completed National Diploma (S4) Electrical Engineering course in the related field or in-service training still outstanding or National N Diploma

High Voltage:

• Successfully completed National Diploma (S4) Electrical Engineering course in the related field or in-service training still outstanding.

Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS):

• Successfully completed National Diploma (S4) Electrical Engineering course in the related field or in-service training still outstanding.

Protections Performance Audit and Settings:

• Successfully completed National Diploma (S4) Electrical Engineering course in the related field or in-service training still outstanding.

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM):

• Successfully completed National Diploma (S4) Electrical Engineering course in the related field or in-service training still outstanding.

Key Performance Areas
SCADA Field Services:

• Supervisory, control and data acquisition pre-commissioning testing, maintenance testing, audits and fault repairs on power system RTU’s.

Telecoms:

• Provision and maintenance of telecommunication systems (fibre, copper, microwave, radio, GSM and network configuration) for electricity infrastructure between substations, control centre and facilities.

Engineering:

• Planning and design of high voltage, medium voltage and low voltage distribution systems/project management/customer connections.

Electronic Security Support Services (ESSS):

• Provision and maintenance of access control, intrusion alarms, CCTV, electric fences, and fire alarms for electricity infrastructure.

High Voltage:

• Operations, repairs and maintenance, plant performance, fault investigations of 11 to 132kV substations (switchgear, transformers, batteries and ancillary equipment), underground cables and overhead lines.

Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS):

• Update, troubleshoot and implement corrections on the digital system controlling the power distribution network so that it is always functional
• Support operational and planning staff by extracting and presenting historical network performance data.

Protection Performance Audit and Settings:

• Auditing of power system protection equipment to ensure performance and quality standards regarding protection, automation and control system operations are adhered to on the medium and high voltage networks.

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM):

• Distribution Engineering Support Services – Project manage electrification projects for informal settlements, as well as the LED retrofits on streetlight infrastructure
• Conduct cable fault pre-location; positive identification and pre-commissioning tests on LV and MV cables
• Project management overhead to underground projects, consumer requests to relocate existing services
• Condition monitoring of switchgear or plant.