Fresh Opportunities at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Eligible for registration at ECSA as a  Professional Engineering Technician.
• At least 5 – 8 years post qualification relevant SCADA engineering experience including the testing and commissioning of automation systems.
• A clear understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act and Construction Regulations.
• High degree of computer literacy.
• A valid code B or EB driver’s licence.

Physical requirements:

• 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.

Special conditions:

• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and overtime, and will be required to do standby duties if and when required.
• Will be required to participate in the Essential Users Vehicle Scheme.
• Will be required to be appointed as a Responsible Person in terms of the NRS Switching Regulations.

Key Performance Areas

• Researching new SCADA, substation automation and communication technologies for implementation in electrical substations.
• Researching and implementing new modems, radios, fibre and wireless LAN technologies and their application within the SCADA environment.
• Investigating new project proposals from the Transmission System Development and Distribution System Development departments.
• Maintain the SCADA Remote Terminal Units and communication infrastructure by analysing system performance and implementing changes required to improve system response times and communication throughput.
• Contributes to the overall SCADA Services business plan including providing performance data for all RTU
•  technologies and producing statistical reports on the performance of the RTU’s, radios and wireless LAN systems.
• Compile technical specifications for the supply of
•  RTU’s and SCADA communication equipment.
• Providing SCADA project management expertise for protection and substation automation projects.
• Ensure legal compliance and the safety of staff and equipment, and that contractors comply with minimum work standards and safety regulations.
• Maintains health and safety standards including, attending the required health and safety training courses and ensuring that all work conducted is in accordance with health and safety rules, regulations and legislation.
• Completion of RTU site documentation to be signed off for filing, ensuring that the required test programs, test sequences, RTU configuration data, software protocols are downloaded on a backup server on a regular basis.
• Ensuring staff development seeking out relevant training from equipment suppliers and providing same where possible.

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Requirements

• B. Bibl/B.LIS or PG Dipl. LIS or B. Inf (Hons
• 2-3 years’ experience in a library environment, at least 1-2 years law library experience, including supervisory experience.
• A paralegal qualification would be advantageous.
• Fully conversant with all aspects of librarianship, in particular the principles of collection development, reference work, information retrieval and bibliographic knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of professional library techniques, systems and procedures.
• Computer proficiency (MS Applications)

Key Performance Areas

• Co-ordinates and controls activities, procedures and outcomes associated with the provision of a comprehensive legal resource centre and information service within Legal Services
• Ensure the implementation and maintenance of procedures and systems associated with the efficient and effective running of the law library
• Ensure the law library is effectively managed.
• Supervise, train and develop law library staff
• Assist staff with straightforward legal research queries using online resources
• Provide access to the knowledge management databank e.g. Juta Stat, Sabinet LexisNexis
• Maintain the electronic database of user details and accessing specific fields to elicit information on overdue books and proceeding with notification and execution of specific recovery sequences
• Catalogue and index new materials (periodicals, audiovisuals,books) using specific classification systems based on established library information management principles
• Conduct stock counts of library material and/ or removing out-dated books from shelves and updating electronic databases.

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Requirements

• Relevant BTech or Bachelor’s degree
• Up to five (5) years’ appropriate experience
• Sound working knowledge of local government legislation
• Computer literacy (particularly in Adobe and MS Office Suite)
• A valid Code EB (08) driver’s.

Key Performance Areas

• Developing and evaluating departmental marketing materials, product/service modification(s) by using measurement documentation procedures
• Coordinating market research with respect to the mandates assigned to the department
• Planning and developing systems to prepare, organise anddistribute external marketing information both directly to clients and via district offices
• Managing and monitoring a variety of projects/subprojects on marketing, events and visual communications
• Developing various media forms and formats to meet the demand for information of the department
• Creating and maintaining departmental marketing literature, online information, advertisements, editorials, advertorials and promotional materials/videos in conjunction with the relevant stakeholders
• Development of web-based standards, formats and procedures
• Gathering customer/community/stakeholder feedback, and product/service data, through quantitative and qualitative research by using both formal and informal research methods and techniques

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Requirements

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Eligible for registration at ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician.
• At least 2 years post qualification applicable experience of SCADA systems including the testing and commissioning of automation systems.
• A clear understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act and Construction Regulations.
• A high degree of computer literacy.
• A valid code B or EB driver’s licence.

Physical requirements:

• 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.

Special conditions:

• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and overtime, and will be required to do standby duties if and when required.
• Will be required to participate in the Essential Users Vehicle Scheme.
• Will be required to be appointed as a Responsible  Person in terms of the NRS Switching Regulations.

Key Performance Areas

• Maintenance of existing Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s).
• Maintenance of existing substation automation systems.
• Executing the construction and installation of RTU’s.
• Conducting routine maintenance, testing and repairs of
•  Communication Infrastructure.
• Assisting Principal Technicians during the construction and commissioning of communication equipment.
• Maintenance of load control system including the main process controllers, transmitter equipment and MV coupling cell equipment.
• Completion of RTU site documentation to be signed off for filing, ensuring that the required test programs, test sequences, RTU configuration data, software protocols are downloaded on a backup server on a regular basis.
• Ensuring that site workmanship and installation quality standards are maintained.
• To ensure legal compliance and the safety of staff and equipment, and that contractors comply with minimum work standards and safety regulations.
• Attending the required health and safety training courses and ensuring that all work conducted is in accordance with health and safety rules, regulations and legislation.
• Completing routine health and safety inspections.
• Completing time and attendance sheets, travel log sheets, overtime and standby forms.

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Requirements

• A relevant qualification (NQF7) degree or advanced diploma in Operations, Logistics Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Commercial or similar in the field
• At least five (5) years’ supervisory or management experience in warehouse/stores environment
• An understanding of supply chain management processes
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills
• Experience in project management principles and people management
• Ability to manage diverse groups across multiple stores
• A valid Code EB driver’s licence
• Advanced experience with Materials Management Modules of ERP Systems (SAP Materials Management), e.g. SAP R3
• Sound knowledge of Local Government legislation, supply chain policies and procedures. MFMA MMC Certification is an added advantage. If the candidate does not have it, he/she will be required to complete it within two years.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage and control between 5-10 stores
• Manage inventory and stock control processes to ensure sound
•  financial and administrative control
• Maintain security of all stores areas
• Manage physical stock taking
• Ensure proper asset management
• Manage and coordinate stores and inventory by optimising stock levels by ensuring appropriate planning and levels of stock to prevent stock outs
• Safeguard the City’s inventory and stock to minimise shrinkage and inventory variances
• Ensure compliance to occupational health and safety Act, regulations and policies
• Manage Human Resources
• Facilitate and manage stock tenders and contracts
• Manage internal R&M/CAPEX projects in order to attain benchmark spend and allotted time frames
• Prepare management reports
• Monitor and control expenditure within budget limits
• Attend and respond to customer queries
• Collate information and conduct investigations
• Ensure compliance to the Inventory and Stores Management business processes.
• Continuous liaison with customers to improve service and minimize complaints
• Achieve Service Delivery Improvement Plan Targets
• Implement SCM Business Improvement Plan
• Improve stock turn rate and attain set benchmark
• Manage slow moving items to reduce obsolescence
• Manage building and equipment maintenance
• Manage risk, audit and governance.

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Requirements

• B.Bibl/B.LIS or PG Dipl.LIS or B.Inf (Hons)
• At least four years’ public library experience, including supervisory experience
• Sound leadership and management abilities
• Successful candidates will be required to work evenings and on Saturdays on a roster basis
• Proven computer literacy in MS applications and enterprise resource planning i.e. SAP
• Experience and or knowledge in managing equipment  including IT
• Experience in managing operations within a library

Key Performance Areas

• Directing and reporting on the operation related issues  within the library
• Assisting with the provision of a comprehensive and  efficient library service to the community
• Assisting with managing all assets and equipment
• Supervising, training and developing staff
• Assisting with the development and management of  relationships and partnerships pertaining to the library
• Performing necessary administrative tasks
• Responsible for the marketing and advocacy of and within  the library

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Requirements

• B.Bibl/B.LIS or PG Dipl.LIS or B.Inf (Hons)
• At least 5 years’ experience in a public library environment and at least 3 years’ managerial experience
• A high level of literacy and general subject knowledge, as well as knowledge of literature in general
• Fully conversant with all aspects of public librarianship
• Report writing skills
• Computer literacy in MS applications
• The successful candidates will be required to work evenings and on
• Saturdays on a roster basis

Key Performance Areas

• Providing professional support and direction and managing all th operations and administration within the LIS discipline in a Regional category library
• Ensuring the implementation and maintenance of procedures and systems associated with the efficient and effective running of a public library
• Managing personnel and their performance, training and development
• Developing and maintaining a balanced and relevant public library collection
• Liaising with community organisations, educational institutions and businesses and participating in relevant forums
• Ensuring the development of internal and external partnerships to i mplement business improvements and to support the promotion of professional services

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Requirements

• B.Bibl/B.LIS or PG Dipl.LIS or B.Inf (Hons)
• At least four years’ public library experience, including supervisory experience
• Sound leadership and management abilities
• Successful candidates will be required to work evenings and on Saturdays on a roster basis
• Proven computer literacy in MS applications and enterprise resource planning i.e. SAP
• Experience and or knowledge in managing equipment  including IT
• Experience in managing operations within a library

Key Performance Areas

• Directing and reporting on the operation related issues  within the library
• Assisting with the provision of a comprehensive and  efficient library service to the community
• Assisting with managing all assets and equipment
• Supervising, training and developing staff
• Assisting with the development and management of  relationships and partnerships pertaining to the library
• Performing necessary administrative tasks
• Responsible for the marketing and advocacy of and within  the library

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Requirements

• B Tech or BSc: Electrical Engineering
• 8 Years relevant experience
• ECSA registration required

Key Performance Areas

• Responsible for the implementation of maintenance management (directing and controlling) for the electrical stream, technical and operational outcomes associated with infrastructure asset management within a region
• Ensures improved plant performance and availability of assets including effective cost management.
• Responsible for the operational management(directing and controlling) of the technical and operational outcomes for the electrical stream associated with infrastructure asset management within a region
• Provides effective customer service delivery and adherence to legislative requirements
• Manages the formulation and specification of specific contracts, tender documents and deviation reports, controlling and implementing contractual obligations for all repairs (breakdowns and fault finding) and maintenance and infrastructure upgrades for electrical engineering, within a region
• Directs and controls outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel
• Ensures a good and ethical working environment to promote and sustain motivational levels, productivity, performance and improving the quality of work environment
• Performs functions in an acting capacity

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Requirements

• 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 and directly applicable or acceptable experience in an electricity distribution system environment with exposure to a wide range of technologies
• Extensive knowledge of power system engineering and related disciplines especially load forecasting
• Sound knowledge of safety legislation and practice
• User knowledge of power system engineering and geographical information system software will be preferred
• Code B driver's licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Conduct research and investigations such as investigating load data for any network trends, network abnormalities, load shifts, plant out-of-service, change in normal open points, long-duration outages, or project work-in-progress and conducting a network
•  performance evaluation
• Compile/conduct long-term load forecasting which includes collecting, collating, updating, assessing, evaluating, reviewing, and scrutinising load requirements for development proposals and disseminating transversal information of long-term development plans
• Prepare a strategic long-term plan for extensions and replacement of equipment on the high and medium voltage system that falls within the utility’s supply area
• Facilitate the development of long-term projects, systems, policies, and procedures and their implementation, working with other professionals from the same or related disciplines
• Communicate with management, fellow professionals as well as internal and external stakeholders, disseminate information on the long-term objectives and current developments, problems, and constraints to address issues of common interest, and share information
• Utilise specialised as well as mainstream computer software.