Technician(Electronic Engineer) at eThekwini Municipality

Job description

Job Purpose:

To carry out the installation, modification and all preventative and breakdown maintenance work to electronic and related technical equipment at water reservoirs, pump stations and treatment works.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Ensures that all electronic communication and monitoring/ control equipment are kept in good working order.
• Undertakes preventative breakdown maintenance.
• Conducts electronic workshop repairs of faulty electronic equipment down to the component levelInstalls and commissions electronic equipment.
• Provides onsite support in respect of trouble shooting problems and restoring operation of equipmentSupervises subordinate staff.
• Ensures that all work is undertaken according to safety procedures and policies and that the work site is safe
• Ensures that assigned staff are issued with uniforms and safety clothing.

Essential Requirements:

• National Diploma in Electronic Engineering or Equivalent.
• Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Candidate Electronic Technician.
• Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B).
• 1 Year relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.
• Special Conditions:
• Subject to call outs and weekend work.
• Must be prepared to work on a call out roster.
• Posts of Technician (Electronic Engineering) and Senior Technician (Electronic Engineering) are interchangeable within the Department at the discretion of the Deputy Head.