Job Description

ELIGIBILITY



All Suitable Candidates



CLOSING DATE



17.10.2025



REFERENCE NUMBER



WS 186/25 (External)



SALARY



R588 221 p.a. Basic Salary



DEPARTMENT



Technical Services



DIRECTORATE



WATER AND SANITATION Principal Technician - Telemetry



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



By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape



Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information



provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for



Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be



required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and



Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits,



throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent



employment.

External candidates:

APPLY ONLINE VIA



www.capetown.gov.za/careers