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| Closing Date | 2024/05/24 |
| Reference Number | ETH240506-1 |
| Job Number | 37000628B |
| Job Title | Senior Civil Engineer |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Job Grade | T15 |
| Division | Nil |
| Department | Strategic Transport Planning |
| Branch | Public Transport Planning |
| Vacancy Group | eThekwini Transport Authority |
| Reporting To | Senior Manager (Public Transport Plan) |
| Location – Town / City | Durban |
| Location – Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Special Conditions | Appointment or, progression to Senior Civil Engineer level will be subject to applicants’ achieving the required number of credits that would be deemed as a pass in the Internal Assessment Test. This post reports to SENIOR MANAGER (PUBLIC TRANSPORT PLAN) |
| Job Purpose | Controls the professional and technical processes associated with the provision of an Engineering service to internal/external clients through research and evaluation of best practices and cost effective approaches, provision of guidance and advice on the formulation of proposals and design concepts. |
| Key Responsibility Areas | Evaluates and comments on options and alternatives with respect to the planning and delivery of complex engineering works.Provides advice/information and guidance on the principles procedures and applications associated with complex forms of Engineering projects.Applies principles and techniques associated with the development and presentation of technical designs for complex forms of engineering works.Coordinates and guides sequences and procedures associated with the preparation collation of contract documentation and/or evaluation tender applications for complex forms of engineering works.Defines standards and controls the implementation/outcomes of complex forms of Engineering contracts.Disseminates information on the professional aspects of structural design concepts and provides reports detailing interventions and outcomes. |
| Competencies | PlanningOrganizational AwarenessAttention to DetailDesignProject ManagementCommunicationAction and outcome orientationResilienceLearning orientationAccountability and ethical conductTeam OrientationCoaching and Mentoring |
| Essential Requirements | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 8).Registered as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Engineer) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Valid motor vehicle driving license.3 Years relevant post qualification experience |
| Preferred Requirements | n/a |
| Housing Subsidy | Yes |
| Leave | Yes |
| Medical Aid | Yes |
| Other Allowances | Car Allowance |
| Pension Fund | Yes |
| Remuneration | R 1 016 470.00 – R 1 293 286.00 PA |
| 13th Cheque | Yes |
| Contact Name | HrEngRecruit |
| Contact Telephone | 0313226050/ 0313117740 |
| Closing Date | 2024/05/24 |
| Reference Number | ETH240502-9 |
| Job Number | 33006246A |
| Job Title | Candidate Engineer |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Job Grade | T13 |
| Division | Technical Training |
| Department | Technical Support |
| Branch | Sherq And Training |
| Vacancy Group | Trading Services |
| Reporting To | Manager (Engineering Training) |
| Location – Town / City | eThekwini |
| Location – Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Special Conditions | An assessment and selection process will be used to select successful candidates for the candidate engineer training programme.Special preference will be given to qualifying ex-bursary students of eThekwini Municipality.Successful candidates will be engaged in a 4-year fixed term contract to undertake training as Candidate Engineers.Successful candidates in this programme will be required to meet the minimum standards of development/performance. Those not complying will be performance managed, with the possibility of termination of the programme if no improvements to meet the minimum standards are noted.Successful completion of this programme does not mean that the candidate has an inherent right to be placed or promoted to a permanent Engineer post. |
| Job Purpose | Undergo training and perform work at the level of a Professional Engineer in all relevant technical areas of the low voltage (LV), medium voltage (MV) and high voltage (HV) networks. |
| Key Responsibility Areas | • Undergo training according to the training Programme for Candidate Engineers as scheduled by the Manager SHERQ and Training and under the instruction of the appropriate branch manager. • Participate actively in practical field work such as cable jointing, overhead line construction and substation construction by working closely with Electricians and Technicians in order to develop a fundamental understanding of work processes and procedures. • Engage in the planning, organisation and execution of construction and maintenance projects undertaken by Distribution and Transmission departments at the level required of a Professional Engineer. • Investigate and solve practical engineering problems relating to construction, maintenance and operational issues as assigned by any technical division, by applying engineering fundamentals to develop solutions in order to ensure the adoption and selection of the optimum technologies. • Undertake feasibility studies as directed by the Manager HV Planning or Manager HV project by assessing alternatives and making recommendations contained in a comprehensive report in order to extend, upgrade or strengthen the high voltage networks. • Engage in the design of LV and MV distribution systems. • Liaise with consultants, architects and developers through meetings and correspondence in order to determine site, building, switchgear, transformers and cable and protective gear requirements for the reinforcement of 33 kV, 132kV and 275kV systems. • Engage in the drafting of technical specifications and contract documentation for electrical goods and service. • Adjudicate tenders and compile bid reports relating to the supply and delivery of electrical goods and services by understanding the procurement policies and procedures in order to ensure timeous procurement of the goods and services. |
| Competencies | • Planning • Organisational awareness • Attention to Detail • Design • Project Management • Construction • Operations and Maintenance • Interpersonal Relationship • Service delivery Orientation • Action and Outcome Orientation • Change readiness • Learning orientation |
| Essential Requirements | • Bachelor of Science Degree (NQF Level 8 in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering (Heavy or Light Current). • Must pass a proficiency test set by the department to prove sufficient general knowledge of electricity fundamentals. • Valid motor vehicle driving license or be able to obtain one within 6 months from date of appointment. |
| Preferred Requirements | N/A |
| Housing Subsidy | Yes |
| Leave | Yes |
| Medical Aid | Yes |
| Other Allowances | LOCOMOTION & MARKET ALLOWANCE – MAY BE APPLICABLE |
| Pension Fund | Yes |
| Remuneration | R 796 606.00 / R 1 009 870.00Per Annum |
| 13th Cheque | Yes |
| Contact Name | HR COUNTER |
| Contact Telephone | 0313113103 |
| Closing Date | 2024/05/24 |
| Reference Number | ETH240502-10 |
| Job Number | 33007726 |
| Job Title | Specialist Engineer (Hv Substations) |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Job Grade | T17 |
| Division | Nil |
| Department | Hv Operations |
| Branch | Hv Substations |
| Vacancy Group | Trading Services |
| Reporting To | Deputy Head (Hv Operations) |
| Location – Town / City | eThekwini |
| Location – Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Special Conditions | Appointment to Special Engineer level will be subject to applicants achieving the required number of credits that would be deemed as a pass in the Internal Assessment Test. |
| Job Purpose | Directs professional engineering requirements and procedures to support functional areas within a department through participation in the prioritization or alignment of the key performance areas. |
| Key Responsibility Areas | • Studies, evaluates and prepares opinions on the capabilities of the Department to support the strategic intent in terms of engineering infrastructure development. • Executes delegated responsibilities in respect of leading professional project teams from inception to completion and contributes to the identification and development of key professional engineering skills. • Manages the principles and applications associated with the development and presentation of technical designs for complex forms of a variety of engineering works relating to the Departments area of responsibility including the compilation of technical codes of practice. • Manages the preparation collation of contract documentation and evaluating tender applications for a variety of complex engineering works relating to the Department, including the development of life cycle cost models. • Assumes the responsibility of ‘Engineer on Site’ and directs professionals in respect of Council’s requirements and general conditions of contract. • Manages the Departments responsibilities associated with the development and execution of an Asset Management Plan. • Disseminates information on the professional aspects of engineering design concepts and provides reports detailing interventions and outcomes relating to a variety of complex forms of engineering works. • Performing special investigations into unique HV Substations problems and develop solutions from first principle to solve these unit problems. • Identify design deficiencies from equipment poor performance trends and feedback to HV Projects, HV Planning, and performance specifications development. • Managing, adapting, and adhering to HV Operations plans, objectives and action plans to align the HV Substations Branch with the changing direction and technologies. • Planning and controlling medium term acquisition and optimisation of resources to achieve HV Substation objectives and targets to ensure that the customer goals are met, integrating and coordination the HV Substations Branch plans, setting and monitoring performance measures and ensuring that corrective actions are taken. |
| Competencies | • Planning • Attention to Detail • Design • Project Management • Construction • Operations and Maintenance • Communication • Cognitive Ability • Learning Orientation • Team orientation • Coaching and Mentoring |
| Essential Requirements | • Bachelor of Science (NQF Level 8) in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current). • Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Engineer) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). • Valid motor vehicle driving license. • 7 Years post registration experience in the Transmission environment of the Electricity Supply Industry. |
| Preferred Requirements | N/A |
| Housing Subsidy | Yes |
| Leave | Yes |
| Medical Aid | Yes |
| Other Allowances | LOCOMOTION & MARKET ALLOWANCE – MAY BE APPLICABLE |
| Pension Fund | Yes |
| Remuneration | R 1 351 861.00 / R 1 728 686.00 Per Annum |
| 13th Cheque | Yes |
| Contact Name | HR COUNTER |
| Contact Telephone | 0313113103 |
All the best with your applications.
To apply, click on the link at theend of the posts and all the best…