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Technologist (Engineering Support)

Closing Date
2025/11/28
Reference Number
ETH251110-1
Job Number 33007636
Job Title Technologist (Engineering Support)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T13
Division Null
Department 0093 Mv / Lv Operations
Branch 0094 Construction Planning And Works
Vacancy Group Energy Management
Reporting To Specialist Engineer (Engineering Support)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Special Conditions:

Hours of work: 40 hours, 5 day week.
Standby: Yes
Standby or switching allowances, as authorised. Note: Switching allowances will not be paid during the period of training for these duties.
Be prepared to work overtime as and when required to meet the exigencies of the service.
Permanent locomotion allowance or departmental transport at the discretion of the Head:
Electricity.
Incumbents will be subject to transfer to any of the Unit’s depots or divisions as required.
Protective Clothing: As per the PPE Schedule.

Job Purpose
Job Purpose:
To provide high level technical advice and assistance and ensure effective analysis, planning and design of low and medium voltage electrical networks and service connections to provide electricity supplies to end users.

Key Responsibility Areas
Key Responsibility Areas:

Analyse performance of electrical network and investigate and report on the failure of electrical apparatus.
Prepare, write and revise technical Codes of Practices and Work Procedures for planning,
construction, operations and works.
Research and investigate new methods of electrical construction, repair and maintenance and conduct market searches in work procedures for the benefit of Electricity Unit.
Prepare and update technical specifications for services relating to
planning, construction, operation and maintenance activities.
Request, specify and approve substation plans and buildings.
Provide technical advice and expertise to various divisions within the Electricity Unit on
electrical equipment.
Liaise with customers, consultants, councillors and other authorities and participate on internal committees and workgroups.
Operate on medium voltage equipment and promotes safety at the workplace in accordance
with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Manage, monitor and develop the performance and conduct of subordinate staff.
Maintain reports, records and statistics and handle correspondence as required.

Competencies
Competencies:

Attention to detail.
Organisational awareness.
Planning.
Design.
Construction.
Communication.
Learning orientation.
Action & outcome orientation.
Team orientation.
Direction setting.
Coaching and mentoring.

Essential Requirements
Essential Requirements:

Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NQF Level 7) in Electrical
Engineering.
Registered as a Candidate Electrical Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) within 3 months of employment.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
2 years relevant post qualification experience.

Preferred Requirements
Nil

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Car & Market allowances may be applicable
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R883 361.00 – R1 120 275.00 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HC Centre
Contact Telephone 0313111301

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Specialist Engineer (Hv Projects)

Closing Date
2025/11/28
Reference Number
ETH251106-9
Job Number 33007728
Job Title Specialist Engineer (Hv Projects)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T17
Division Null
Department Hv Operations
Branch Hv Projects
Vacancy Group Energy Management
Reporting To Senior Manager (Hv Projects)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Appointment to Specialist Engineer level may 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 the department through participation in the prioritisation or alignment of the key performance areas to support strategic intent.

Key Responsibility Areas
Studies, evaluates and prepares opinions on the capabilities of the department to support
strategic intent in terms of engineering infrastructure development and maintenance.
Manages the principles and applications associated with the development and presentation of technical design for complex forms of a variety of engineering works relating to the Departments area of responsibility including the compilation of technical codes of practice.
Disseminates information on the professional and technical aspects of engineering design
concepts and provides reports detailing interventions and outcomes relating to a variety of
complex forms of engineering works.
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 procedures associated with the preparation and 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 that supports the broader Unit strategy.
Defines appropriate standards and controls the implementation/ outcomes of a variety of
complex forms of Engineering contracts.
Competencies
Planning.
Attention to detail.
Design.
Project management.
Construction.
Communication.
Service delivery orientation.
Resilience.
Cognitive ability.
Accountability and ethical conduct.
Team orientation.
Direction setting.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor of Science (NQF Level 8) in Electrical Engineering.
Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Valid motor vehicle driving license
7 Years post registration experience
Preferred Requirements
n/a

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances A car Allowance maybe payable and a non-pensionable Market Allowance may be payable
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 1 499 461.00 – R 1 918 074.00 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HC Centre
Contact Telephone 0313113103

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Chief Technologist (Protection Mainten)

Closing Date
2025/11/28
Reference Number
ETH251106-17
Job Number 33006162
Job Title Chief Technologist (Protection Mainten)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T15
Division Protection Maintenance
Department Technical Support
Branch 0094 Protection And Test
Vacancy Group TECHNICAL SERVICES
Reporting To Senior Manager (Protection And Test)
Location – Town / City ETHEKWINI
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions

40 hours, 5-day week.
Permanent locomotion allowance or departmental transport at the discretion of the Director (Electricity).
Protective clothing: As per the PPE schedule.
overtime category: Incumbents must be prepared to work overtime when required to meet the exigencies of the service.

Job Purpose
The effective management of the maintenance and repair services relating to sophisticated electrical protection systems and associated equipment.

Key Responsibility Areas

Responsible to the Manager Protection and Test for the effective control and functioning of the Protection Maintenance Division.
Planning maintenance and test work of protection schemes.
Conduct all maintenance and maintenance testing of the Units protection relays.
Plan, schedule and record in electronic and hard-copy format the outcome of protection maintenance testing programme.
Ensure the continuous and satisfactory operation of all electrical protection systems and allied devices.
Install and wire protection relays and protection schemes.
Ensure financial controls by monitoring expenditure to ensure adherence to budgets.
Compile reports, maintain statistics and handle correspondence associated with the Protection Maintenance Division.
Attend to correspondence, draft letters, memoranda, etc.as required.
Maintain technical records and drawings of various types of protective devices and schemes.
Undertake the supervising, training, developing and disciplining of staff.
Keeping abreast of technological developments in the power system protection field.
Appointment in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Act (1993) and associated Regulations.

Competencies

Planning
Attention to Details
Construction
Operations & Maintenance
Communication
Interpersonal Relationships
Service Delivery Orientation
Action & Outcome Orientation
Resilience
Accountability & Ethical Conduct
Team Orientation
Coaching & Mentoring

Essential Requirements

Bachelor of Technology Degree or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 7) in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).
Registration as a Professional Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
5 years post registration experience in the Electrical Protection environment.
Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements
N/A

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances YES- LOCOMOTION & MARKET ALLOWANCE MAYBE APPLICABLE
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 1 126 875.00/R 1 434 389.00 PA
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HR COUNTER
Contact Telephone 0313113103

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Chief Technologist (Test)

Closing Date
2025/11/28
Reference Number
ETH251106-16
Job Number 33006126
Job Title Chief Technologist (Test)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T15
Division Test
Department Technical Support
Branch 0094 Protection And Test
Vacancy Group TECHNICAL SERVICES
Reporting To Senior Manager (Protection And Test)
Location – Town / City ETHEKWINI
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions

40 hours, 5-day week.
2.Incumbents must be prepared to work overtime when required.
3.Protective clothing: As per the PPE schedule.

Job Purpose
To undertake effective testing of substation installations, protection systems and equipment, fault location, mal-operations investigations and acceptance testing of various equipment/materials.

Key Responsibility Areas

Responsible to the Manager (Protection and Test) for the effective control and functioning of the Test Division.
Undertake technical investigations in the heavy current field relating to protection systems and electrical apparatus.
Conduct the pre-commission testing of high voltage, medium voltage and substation installations, protection schemes and equipment.
Locate faults in high, medium and low voltage cables and equipment.
Undertake research and investigations into any incidents of protection mal-operations and compiles reports thereon.
Install and wire protection relays and protection schemes.
Undertake routine and special technical investigations and quality tests of a heavy current nature as requisitioned by other Branches or Departments.
Conduct acceptance testing of electrical equipment and apparatus and the certification of compliance with Departmental Standards and relevant specifications (ie SABS, IEC and BS).
Maintains technical records and drawings of various types of protective devices and schemes.
Implements Departmental policies and supervises the performance, training and conduct of staff.
Institutes financial controls, monitoring expenditure and ensuring adherence to financial budgets.
Compile reports, maintain statistics and handles correspondence associated with the Division.
Assumes appointment in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (1993) and associated Regulations.

Competencies

Planning
Attention to Details
Construction
Operations & Maintenance
Communication
Interpersonal Relationships
Service Delivery Orientation
Action & Outcome Orientation
Resilience
Accountability & Ethical Conduct
Team Orientation
Coaching & Mentoring

Essential Requirements

Bachelor of Technology Degree or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 7) in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).
Registration as a Professional Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
5 years post registration experience in the Electrical Protection environment.
Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements
N/A

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances YES – LOCOMOTION & MARKET ALLOWANCE MAYBE APPLICABLE
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 1 126 875.00/R 1 434 389.00 PA
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HR COUNTER
Contact Telephone 0313113103

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Specialist Engineer (Protection Eng)

Closing Date
2025/11/28
Reference Number
ETH251106-10
Job Number 33006152
Job Title Specialist Engineer (Protection Eng)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T17
Division Protection Engineering
Department Technical Support
Branch 0094 Protection And Test
Vacancy Group TECHNICAL SERVICES
Reporting To Senior Manager (Protection And Test)
Location – Town / City ETHEKWINI
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions

40 hours, 5-day week.
2.Incumbents must be prepared to work overtime when required.
3.Incumbents will be subject to transfer/relocation to any of the Electricity Unit’s depots or divisions
as required.
4.Permanent locomotion allowance or departmental transport at the discretion of the Head
(Electricity).
5.Protective clothing: As per the PPE schedule.
Appointment to Specialist Engineer level will be subject to applicants achieving the required
number of credits that would be deemed as a pass in the Assessment Test.

Job Purpose
The effective design, planning and analysis of complex protection systems to ensure a high quality of electricity supply, as well as the efficient control and functioning of the Protection Engineering Division.

Key Responsibility Areas

Development, implementation and maintenance of an overall protection strategy.
Supervising, training, developing and disciplining of staff.
Preparation of capital and operating budget and control thereof.
Manages, controls and audits the computerisation and maintenance of records and
drawings, and the production of statistics.
Preparing and implementation of applicable departmental policies and compliance with codes of practice, safety rules and other standing orders.
Liaise with other authorities, departments and divisions.
Undertake complex studies of system stability and analysis of results.
Network analysis and calculation of system faults levels.
Calculation of protection settings and setting of all protection equipment in the field.
Research and investigate protection systems mal-operations and operational sequences.
Approve all protection scheme wiring additions and alterations undertaken.
Coordination of all activities relating to the up-dating and maintenance of all computerised
protection schematic diagrams.
Auditing of all protection systems and equipment.
Appointment in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (1993) and Regulations.
Management, control and granting of permission to other departments for protection additions and alterations in the network.
Design and planning of new protection systems for high and medium voltage networks.
Development of protection related performance criteria.

Competencies

Planning.
Organisational awareness.
Attention to detail.
Design.
Project management.
Construction.
Operations and maintenance.
Cognitive ability.
Impact and influence.
Team orientation.
Direction setting.
Coaching and mentoring.

Essential Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Electrical
Engineering
Registered as a Professional Electrical Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa
(ECSA).
Must pass a proficiency test set by the department to prove sufficient general knowledge of
Power Systems Protection theory.
Must be in possession of a valid First Aid certificate or be able to obtain one within 6 months of the date of appointment.
Valid motor vehicle driving license
7 years post registration experience in the Electricity Distribution or Transmission industry.

Preferred Requirements
N/A

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances YES – LOCOMOTION & MARKET ALLOWANCE MAYBE APPLICABLE
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R1 499 461.00/R1 918 074.00 PA
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HR COUNTER
Contact Telephone 0313113103

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Technician (Ebs)

Closing Date
2025/11/28
Reference Number
ETH251104-8
Job Number 36000712
Job Title Technician (Ebs)
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T11
Division Projects
Department 0093 Architecture
Branch Electrical Building Services
Vacancy Group Engineering Services
Reporting To Senior Manager (Electrical Eng) (Ebs)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
36000712

Appointment to the Engineering Technician post will be subject to applicants achieving the required number of credits that would be deemed as a pass in the Internal Assessment Test.

36000712B

Appointment or progression to Senior Technician level will be subject to applicants achieving the required number of credits that would be deemed as a pass in the Internal Assessment Test.

36000712C

Appointment or, progression to Chief Technician 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
36000712

To apply technical Electrical Building Services (EBS) engineering procedures and applications to support project planning, discussions and decision-making processes.

36000712B

Applies technical Electrical Building services (EBS) Engineering procedures and applications associated with the provision of information and guidance, formulation, and development.

36000712C

Co-ordinates and controls key technical Electrical Building Services (EBS) engineering design procedures and applications.

Key Responsibility Areas
36000712

Provides technical information on the principles and applications associated with system
arrangement and efficiencies for basic electrical building services engineering works.
Assembles base information and plans, and in conjunction with professional personnel,
formulates concept plans for basic types of engineering works.
Attends to and applies specific sequences associated with the detailed development and
draughting of Engineering proposals of a basic nature.
Applies principles and techniques associated with the development of electrical building
services engineering designs at a basic level.
Analyses and interprets the client’s brief and interrogates regulations and legislation requiring consideration during the design sequence.
Creates graphic presentation indicating specification and layout, applying Computer Aided
Design tools for project approval purposes.
Attends specific sequences associated with the preparation and collation of contract
documentation.
Monitors compliance with terms and conditions during the execution of specific minor Electrical Building Services Engineering contracts.

36000712B

Provides technical information on the principles and applications associated with
Design, draughting and contract management of Electrical Building Services Engineering
requirements for average complexity projects.
Applies principles and techniques associated with the development of technical electrical
building services designs.
Co-ordinating sequences associated with the preparation and collation of contract
documentation and undertaking and reporting on tender/contractor evaluations.
Implements and monitors minor electrical building services engineering contracts for average complexity projects.
Disseminates information on technical aspects and provides report detailing interventions and outcomes.

36000712C

Supports, and provides technical advice/information on principles and applications associated with design, draughting and contract management of complex mechanical building services engineering requirements.
Applies principles and techniques associated with the development of complex technical
designs.
Co-ordinating sequences associated with the preparation collation of contract documentation and/or evaluating tender applications.
Co-ordinates and controls the implementation/ outcomes of complex Electrical Building
Services Engineering contracts.
Disseminates information on the technical aspects and provides reports detailing interventions and outcomes.

Competencies
36000712

Planning.
Organisational awareness.
Attention to detail.
Design.
Project management.
Construction.
Operations and maintenance.
Communication.
Service delivery orientation.
Resilience.
Learning orientation.
Accountability and ethical conduct.

36000712B

Planning.
Organisational awareness.
Attention to detail.
Design.
Project management.
Construction.
Operations and maintenance.
Communication.
Resilience.
Cognitive ability.
Accountability and ethical conduct.

36000712C

Essential Requirements
36000712

National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Electrical Engineering.
Registered as a Candidate Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South
African within 3 months of employment.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
1 year relevant post qualification experience.
Computer Literacy.

36000712B

National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Electrical Engineering.
Registered as a Professional Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
3 Years relevant post qualification experience.
Computer Literacy.

36000712C

National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Electronic Engineering.
Registered as a Professional Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
5 Years relevant post qualification experience.
Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements
NIL

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Other Allowances 36000712B/36000712C – Car Allowance
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration 36000712 – R578 312.00/R725 781.00 p.a / 36000712B – R794 518.00/R1 004 896.00 p.a / 36000712C – R883 361.00/R1 120 275.00 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HRErecruit/HCsystems
Contact Telephone 0313117462/0313226050

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Civil Engineering Technologist

Closing Date
2025/11/28
Reference Number
ETH251104-7
Job Number 36003002
Job Title Civil Engineering Technologist
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T13
Division Null
Department 0093 Roads And Stormwater Maintenance
Branch 0084 Central Region
Vacancy Group Technical Services
Reporting To Senior Manager (Regions)
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Nil

Job Purpose
To control technical procedures to address the engineering requirements of internal/external
clients.

Key Responsibility Areas
Communicates and establishes critical requirements associated with the design and
outlining requirements to technical personnel on the execution of tasks.
Controls the outcomes associated with the assembly/preparation of base information
and plans for the design form and developing concept plans.
Co-ordinates the preparation of the Engineering Design proposal for basic complexity
forms of interacting dimensions.
Analyses and interprets the clients brief and interrogates legislation, regulations and
other related factors requiring consideration during the design sequence.
Presents the design concept to the client and provides detailed explanation of cost
parameters.
Co-ordinates sequences associated with the preparation collation of contract
documentation and/or the evaluation of tender application.
Controls the implementation of time, quality and cost of basic complexity engineering
contracts.
Disseminates information on the technical aspects of engineering design concepts and
provides reports detailing interventions and outcomes.

Competencies
Planning.
Organisational Awareness.
Attention to detail.
Design.
Project Management.
Construction.
Operations and Maintenance.
Interpersonal Relationships.
Service Delivery Orientation.
Change Readiness.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
Coaching and Mentoring

Essential Requirements
Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 7) in Civil Engineering.
Registration as a Candidate Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa
(ECSA) within 3 months of employment.
Valid motor vehicle driving license
2 years relevant post qualification experience.

Preferred Requirements
Nil

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Car Allowance
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R883361.00/R1 120 275.00 Per Annum
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HcSystems/ HREngRecruit
Contact Telephone 031322 6050/031311 7749

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Senior Land Monitor

Closing Date
2025/11/28
Reference Number
ETH251104-5
Job Number 32000170-1
Job Title Senior Land Monitor
Job Type Permanent
Job Grade T10
Division Null
Department Support And Administration
Branch Housing Support
Vacancy Group Human Settlements
Reporting To Principal Land Monitor
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Special Conditions
Available for emergency call outs as required.

Job Purpose
To provide a key support role to the Human Settlement Unit in terms of monitoring, numbering and control of informal settlements located within the eThekwini Municipality and liaise with community structures where appropriate on matters relating to the above function.

Key Responsibility Areas
Planning and organizing activities of the region.
Supervise immediate subordinates within a team
Monitoring of informal settlements.
Coordination of transit facilities.
Facilitate numbering of informal settlements.
Ensure verification of current databases.
Ensure proper filing of databases collected.
Coordinate and ensure the relocation of beneficiaries form informal settlements to transit facilities.
Coordinates and attend demolition operations with land incision Control Directorate.
Ensure that counter queries are attended to, capture and resolved according to the standards operating procedure.
Ensure that disasters are attended to in the respective informal settlements and transit facilities.

Competencies
Organisational Awareness
Problem Solving
Planning & Organising
Use of Technology
Attention to Detail
Data Processing & Analysis
Interpersonal Relationships
Communication
Service Delivery Orientation
Resilience
Team Orientation
Coaching & Mentoring.

Essential Requirements
Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Community and Development Studies or any other related and equivalent qualification.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
2 Years relevant experience.
Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements
Degree (NQF Level 7) in Community and Development Studies or any other related and equivalent qualification.
3 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R331 758.60/R430 640.16 Per Annum
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HREngrecruit/HCsystems
Contact Telephone 0313117462/0313226050