Principal Technician

2 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa City of Cape Town Full time

ELIGIBILITY

All Suitable Candidates

CLOSING DATE

REFERENCE NUMBER

WS 226/25 (External)

SALARY

R p.a. Basic Salary

DEPARTMENT

Technical Services

DIRECTORATE

WATER AND SANITATION Principal Technician (Re-advertisement)

Requirements

  • A relevant National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
  • 8 and more years' experience post first relevant tertiary

qualification.

  • Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician.
  • Valid driver's license (Code08 EB/B).
  • Computer literacy: MS Office.
  • Knowledge of relevant / applicable local authority legislation,

regulations and policies.

  • Willingness to work after hours to meet project related deadlines.
  • Availability and willingness to work in all weather conditions.
  • Physically fit and able-bodied.

Key Performance Areas

  • Maintaining radio and LTE based Telemetry systems, in order to

ensure critical real time level, flow and operational alarms are

reported and logged data is retrieved and correctly displayed.

  • Planning Telemetry system upgrades and extensions, to ensure

the Branch utilises appropriate technology and applies best

practices in the industry so as to be proactive and reduce down

time in order to minimise costs and maximise service delivery.

  • Ensure projects are carried out on time and meet the specifications

and are within budget so that the Branch can meet its service

delivery commitments.

How to Apply

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employment.


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