Technician

City of Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Western Cape is seeking a Technician to provide technical advice and ensure compliance for maintenance projects. The ideal candidate must have a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and at least 3-5 years post-qualification experience. Responsibilities include coordinating electricity supply projects and supervising field personnel. This role requires flexibility to work in various conditions.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Valid Code B or EB Driver's License required.
• Ability to perform standby duties and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical advice on maintenance and network/equipment performance.
• Ensuring standards compliance during maintenance projects.
• Coordinating electricity supply projects for various needs.
• Responding to technical enquiries and analyzing outages.
• Supervising field personnel and contractors.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Technical Advice

Network Performance

Safety Compliance

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

ECSA Registered as a Candidate Engineering Technician

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Technician

Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Application Deadline: August 05, 2025

Requirements:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• ECSA Registered as a Candidate Engineering Technician
• 3 – 5 years’ post-qualification experience
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Code B or EB Driver's License

Special Conditions:

• Ability to perform standby duties and work flexible hours
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions

Key Performance Areas:

• Providing technical advice on maintenance and network/equipment performance
• Ensuring standards compliance during maintenance projects and adherence to NERSA license requirements and NRS 048
• Coordinating electricity supply projects for residential, commercial, and industrial needs
• Supporting implementation and auditing of maintenance programs, developing tender specifications, and monitoring service provider performance
• Responding to technical enquiries, analyzing outages, and contributing to infrastructure improvements
• Handling administrative tasks such as reports, budget checks, and operational documentation
• Capturing data on SAP, responding to queries, and ensuring proper reporting
• Supervising field personnel and contractors to ensure safety, productivity, and compliance

Closing Date: 04.08.2025