Job Description

WATER AND SANITATION TECHNICAL SERVICES ENGINEERING AND ASSET MANAGEMENTPRINCIPAL TECHNICIANBASIC SALARY: R560 157 PER ANNUM REF NO: WS 88/25 EAM SCHAAPKRAAL DEPOTRequirements:

• A relevant National Diploma in Engineering
• Compulsory registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist (PrTechEng)
• Computer literacy in MS Office
• A minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience post registration
• Exposed to industrial working environment that includes wastewater plants, sewer pumps stations and bulk water plants. May be exposed to high noise levels, methane, H2S and chlorine gasses. Will be required to wear the necessary PPE which includes safety boots, overall, hard hats, hearing protection and gloves
• Physically fit and able to inspect industrial plants which includes using ladders and climbing on to tanks
• Valid drivers licence
• Knowledge of relevant / applicable local authority legislation, regulations and policies
• Willingness to work after hours to meet project related deadlines.

Key performance areas:

• Improve reliability of equipment and optimise maintenance costs
• Ensure optimum utilisation of maintenance resources and the safety of staff
• Ensure that the fixed asset register is kept up to date and that the value of the water services items on the financial asset register is correct for depreciation
• Identify and analyse information in order to continually improve the performance of plant and equipment
• Ensure that the Plant and Maintenance managers are kept up to date regarding maintenance performance, the cost of maintenance and underperforming equipment in terms of cost and failure rates
• Ensure records are maintained, requests / instructions adhered to and equipment and materials timeously procured.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.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.Closing date: 30 May 2025

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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