Ethekwini Engineering and Related Fields

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1. Chief Technologist (Hv Lines)
2. Senior Civil Engineering Technologist

Chief Technologist (Hv Lines)

Closing Date	2024/07/19
Reference Number	ETH240626-1
Job Number	33001818
Job Title	Chief Technologist (Hv Lines)
Job Type	Permanent
Job Grade	T15
Division	Technical Administration
Department	Hv Operations
Branch	Hv Lines
Vacancy Group	Electricity
Reporting To	Senior Manager (Hv Lines)
Location – Town / City	Durban
Location – Province	KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country	South Africa
Special Conditions	Special Conditions: 1. 40 hour, 5 day week. 2. Standby as and when required. 3. Protective Clothing as per PPE Schedule. 4. Incumbent must be prepared to work overtime when required to meet the exigencies of the service. 5. Undertake switching operations, including isolating, testing, earthing and issuing work permits for which an allowance is payables. 6. Incumbent will be subject to transfer/relocation to any of the Electricity Unit depots or branches as required.
Job Purpose	Provides advices on technical maintenance requirements and controls compliance requirements, work programmes and administrative applications through interaction with specific functions of the HV Operations Department and within the Branch.
Key Responsibility Areas	Evaluates and comments on options and alternatives associated with High Voltage lines. • Provides technical advice and controls the key performance areas and outputs associated with the Technical Administration Division of the HV Lines Branch and assist when equipment failure or abnormal events occur in the network. • Co-ordinates and controls tasks/activities associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline. • Implements procedures and systems to monitor and control maintenance work programmes, material requirement, equipment status and execution of tasks. • Applies technical evaluative and interpretative techniques to conduct assessments and monitor conformity to standards • Programmes maintenance, construction and inspection based on criteria’s and requirements. • Prepares and collates the contract documentation and evaluation of tender submissions for High Voltage lines. • Investigates, introduces and manages best practice approaches to specific condition assessment and maintenance programmes of High Voltage plant, equipment and infrastructure of all HV lines. • Performs switching operations during commissioning, operational and emergency conditions on the medium and high volume system (from 6,6kV to 275kV). • Researches relevant engineering technologies and regulatory practices applicable to electrical programmes and interventions. • Co-ordinates record updating and reporting requirements on functions/activities with the Branch. • Promotes and supports safety and accident prevention and ensure compliance to the OHS Act.
Competencies	Planning • Attention to Detail • Design • Project Management • Construction • Operations & Maintenance • Interpersonal Relationships • Service Delivery Orientation • Cognitive Ability • Accountability & Ethical Conduct • Team Orientation • Coaching & Mentoring
Essential Requirements	Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 7) in Electrical Engineering. • Registered as a professional Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). • Valid motor vehicle driving license. • 5 Years relevant post registration experience in the Electricity Supply Industry. • Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements	Preferred Requirements: • Authorised to switch on medium and high voltage systems.
Housing Subsidy	Yes
Leave	Yes
Medical Aid	Yes
Other Allowances	Car & Market allowances May be applicable
Pension Fund	Yes
Remuneration	R1 016 470.00 to R1 293 286.00 p.a
13th Cheque	Yes
Contact Name	HC centre
Contact Telephone	0313111301

Senior Civil Engineering Technologist

Closing Date	2024/07/19
Reference Number	ETH240524-10
Job Number	36003904B
Job Title	Senior Civil Engineering Technologist
Job Type	Permanent
Job Grade	T14
Division	Nil
Department	Roads And Stormwater Maintenance
Branch	South Region
Vacancy Group	Engineering Unit
Reporting To	Senior Manager (Regions)
Location – Town / City	Durban
Location – Province	KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country	South Africa
Special Conditions	Appointment or progression to Chief Civil Engineering Technologist 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	Controls professional and technical processes associated with provision of Engineering service to internal/ external clients through the provision of guidance and advice on the formulation of proposals and design concepts and contract and project management of basic and average complexity type of broadly defined engineering works with moderate levels of impact in order to ensure objectives and established outcomes are accomplished in accordance with the agreed terms, specifications, costs and standards of quality.
Key Responsibility Areas	Provides advice and guidance on the formulation of proposals and design concepts, contract and project management of basic and average complexity type of broadly defined engineering worksProvides advice/information and guidance on the principles, procedures and applications associated with basic or average complexity Engineering processes encapsulated in specific projects of a broadly defined natureImplementing control processes for the verification of schedules, bills of quantities, tender documents and cost estimates prepared by technical personnelPrepares special conditions aligned to procurement policies of the MunicipalityControls the implementation/outcomes associated with time, quality and cost of specific basic and average complexity engineering contractsDisseminates information on the professional and technical aspects of engineering design concepts and provides reports detailing interventions and outcomesCollecting and making available factual information and conducting the necessary investigation/ research, to enquiries to support professional personnel.
Competencies	Planning and OrganisingOrganisational AwarenessAttention to DetailDesignProject ManagementConstructionOperations and MaintenanceInterpersonal RelationshipsService Delivery OrientationChange ReadinessAccountability and Ethical ConductCoaching and Mentoring.
Essential Requirements	Bachelor of Technology or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) or equivalent in Civil EngineeringRegistration as a Professional Technologist (Pr. Technologist) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).Valid motor vehicle driving license3 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 893 297.00 R 1 133 379.00 Per Annum
13th Cheque	Yes
Contact Name	HrEngRecruit
Contact Telephone	0313226050/ 0313117740

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