Job Description

ELIGIBILITY



Suitably Quallified



Candidates



CLOSING DATE



21.11.2025



REFERENCE NUMBER



UWM 73/25 Ext



SALARY



R588 221 T13 Basic Salary



DEPARTMENT



Waste Services



DIRECTORATE



URBAN WASTE



MANAGEMENT



UWM 73/25 Principal Technician



Requirements



National Diploma in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering and

registration as a Pr. Tech Eng



8 years or more relevant post qualification experience in fleet

management, fleet/plant maintenance



Advanced Computer literacy (MS Office applications and SAP PM) A valid Code EB driver's licence

Key Performance Areas



Develop, implement, and maintain information databases

(vehicle routing, driver identification, vehicle and driver



licence renewals, fuel consumption, proactive maintenance etc.)



Prepare analytical and productivity reports referring to

statistical data and qualitative information.



Investigate deviations from predetermined fleet operational

standards and submit reports to management.



Evaluate and update operational manuals and procedure

to accommodate technological advancements and business



improvements.



Conduct market research in alignment with operational needs

and for the customisation of operating systems.



Visit satellite workshops and vendors to conduct inspections

to establish that repairs and maintenance procedures are



in accordance with vehicle design, specifications, and



statutory regulations.



Monitor compliance with administrative and reporting

requirements and provide direction to vendors and



workshop on resolution of referred problems associated with



inaccurate data or information.



Assist with the performance management of service level

agreements, contracts and tenders.

Note:

The successful candidate may be required to travel within



the City of Cape Town.



How to Apply



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