Open Vacancies at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• Electrical Trade certificate
• 3 to 5 years post Trade Test experience in an HV environment
• Driver’s License Code B
• ORHVS High Voltage Operator

Key Performance Areas

Planning and Maintenance:

• Coordinate and perform activities and sequences associated within the electrical functional area
• Coordinate and perform activities and sequences associated with trouble shooting/ fault finding and repairing
• Coordinate and perform activities and sequences associated within the electrical functional area by establishing site ready for installation.
• Arrange plant and equipment in their correct locations etc.
• Interpret, coordinate and perform specific pre-work/ site requirements regarding repairs and, planned and predictive maintenance sequences and guides the activities of personnel
• Capture internal transactional documentation for processing e.g. completing time sheets, log sheets, vehicle checklist etc

CLOSING DATE 29.08.2025

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Requirements

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Information Technology/Information Systems
• Relevant IT/IS courses
• Relevant courses in VMware vSphere virtualisation
• Advanced computer literacy
• Communication skills
• A minimum of 5 years relevant post qualifying experience in the implantation and maintenance of Enterprise file servers; SAN storage; fibre channel and ethernet network switches; backup appliances; VMware vSphere hypervisors and vCenter Server; Windows and Linux server operating systems; advanced enterprise server platform management experience.
• Experience in IT/IS/VMware/GIS project implementation

Key Performance Areas

• Applies a body of professional knowledge coupled with experience to develop and implement a full range of services, programmes, systems, policies and practices associated with an Enterprise GIS hardware platform
• Applies a body of professional knowledge coupled with experience to develop and implement a full range of services, programmes, systems, policies and practices associated with a
• VMware vSphere virtualisation platform
• Applies a body of professional knowledge coupled with experience to develop and implement a full range of services, programmes, systems, policies and practices associated with file server Operating Systems and related software platforms
• Applies a body of professional knowledge coupled with experience to develop and implement a full range of services, programmes, systems, policies and practices associated with data backup, recovery and disaster recovery management
• Applies a body of specialist knowledge, coupled with experience, to implement, configure and monitor an ESRI Enterprise GIS and complementary technologies
• Provides guidance in the implementation of GIS technology in the directorate.
• Implements specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with enterprise data centres, and exchanges functional and operational information on immediate, short and long-term objectives and current developments, problems and constraints.

CLOSING DATE 05.09.2025

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Requirements

• National Diploma in Engineering
• ECSA registered as a Professional Engineering Technician
• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience (post first relevant tertiary qualification)
• Good understanding of the operation of electricity meters and related systems
• In-depth knowledge of national metering standards and Electricity Bylaw
• Computer Literacy and proficient on SAP
• Valid Code EB driver’s licence
• Required to work in all weather conditions and outside normal office hours during emergencies and planned overtime and standby duties
• Must be able to work in confined spaces

Key Performance Areas

• Lead a team of technical staff to deliver specialised functional services by ensuring the team is effectively resourced and equipped with the correct tools and up-to-date test equipment
• Evaluate and enhance operational effectiveness by assessing procedures and systems, mentoring staff for development, and ensuring safety policies and instructions are in place for safe task execution
• Provide specialised functional support in accordance with SANS 474: Code of Practice for Electricity Metering, ensure accurate and compliant execution of metering duties across all meter worker classes.
• Lead and guide technical staff in performing independent work on various metering systems, including CT and VT connected metering, three-phase CT and direct connected metering, and single-phase meters, aligned with their respective classifications
• Provide additional specialised support to Measurement
• Operations by liaising with developers and contractors on metering-related projects, finalising designs, and managing maintenance/replacement programs in accordance SANS 474

CLOSING DATE 05.09.2025

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Requirements

• Relevant three-year IT tertiary qualification
• Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years’ relevant experience within IT
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure or other cloud offerings
• Experience in Microsoft Azure Landing Zone design and implementation will be beneficial
• Exposure to Kubernetes or other cloud containerisation technologies is beneficial
• Requires specialised knowledge on the Opensource operating systems (SLES, REDHat)
• Knowledge of Virtualisation technologies would be advantageous
• A valid Code B driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Responsible for the maintenance of the City’s Server environment which host business critical systems
• Give effect to short- and long-term initiatives, projects, systems and policies in the area of system performance monitoring and error event alerting
• Administration of complex correspondence pertaining to systems performance, event logging and formulating recommendations for line management consideration
• Administer the IT system required to monitor the health status of the distributed application systems environment
• Ensure the uptime of systems, thereby facilitating service delivery of the City’s ICT systems
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and effective use of the IS& T Department’s/Branch’s services and resources
• Maintain effective communication with in/external stakeholders relating to system performance monitoring and optimisation
• To assist with changes implemented within the server environment

CLOSING DATE 05.09.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant three-year professional Tertiary ICT qualification
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ relevant industry experience of which two (2) years must be at a senior level
• Extensive background in broadband infrastructure build, OSP, ISP and fibre splicing and testing
• Must be physically fit and prepared work in all weather conditions
• Computer literacy in MS Office and SAP.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide technical knowledge and expertise in the domain of broadband infrastructure build, OSP, ISP and Fiber splicing and testing within the Plan and Build section of the TBS Branch
• Manage technical projects, maintaining standards, adhering to specifications and related SOPs
• Provide input in the process of specifying requirements for projects, tender specifications, adjudicate minor tenders
• Act as the technical team lead when required to drive solution implementation and/or problem resolution
• Support to management to ensure effective and efficient operations within the broadband infrastructure build and Fiber domain
• Provide operational support to ensure that adequate documentation and reporting is maintained in line with requirements and SOPs
• Identify and raise risks impacting effectiveness of operations within the broadband infrastructure build and Fiber domain
• Ensure that Health and Safety rules and regulations are followed by the build and Fiber team
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure proper communication
• Ensure the management of assets and inventory
• Ensure compliance with Telecoms processes and procedures.

CLOSING DATE 05.09.2025

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Requirements

• Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate
• 3-5 years post Trade Test experience
• Code C or EC driver’s license.
• Computer literacy
• Willingness to work overtime and outside normal working hours when required.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions.

Key Performance Areas

• Co-ordinates activities with specific functional areas i.e. vehicle maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting & fault finding
• Carrying out repairs by stripping, cleaning, overhauling, replacing and assembling components (e.g. brake and clutch overhauls, gearboxes, engines and any other related mechanical repairs)
• Testing vehicle systems, components and isolating faults
• Diagnosing systems and identifying incipient and latent defects on components by visual inspection, performing functional tests, (including road testing) and investigation procedures
• Checking the functionality of replacement components and executing the necessary adjustment and setting sequences
• Interprets a co-ordinate specific pre-work requirements with regards to repair, planned and predictive maintenance sequences and guides the activities of personnel including apprentices
• Interacting with stores and checking allocated components and materials against job cards prior to commencing with the job
• Completes internal transactional documentation timeously.
• Report writing on diagnoses and failed components and proving root cause analysis for failures with recommended corrective measures
• Train and supervise apprentices.
• Review damage reports, prepare or review repair costs estimates.
• Communicating with the immediate supervisor and establish material and resources necessary against specific work orders.
• Attending to deviations in performance or disciplinary/conflict - issues.
• Adhering/ensuring compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures

CLOSING DATE 29.08.2025