Chief Technologist (Control Systems) at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas

• Conducts inspections, investigations, trial testing and research, commissioning and accepting new plant based on suitability and conformity of materials.
• Provides technical advice and controls the technical administration division of the HV Network Control Branch.
• Manages and monitors the performance and conduct and provides specialist support to HV Operations technical personnel.
• Implements procedures and systems to monitor and control maintenance work programmes.
• Controls specialised stock availability, setting measures to monitor storage.
• Communicate and initiates accident prevention programmes to improve understanding of workplace safety and capability to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Verifies schedules, bills of quantities, tender documents and cost estimates prepared by technical personnel.
• Compiles project briefs for complex projects and programmes maintenance, construction and inspection based on criteria and requirements.
• Disseminates information on the professional aspects of Engineering design concepts and provides reports detailing interventions and outcomes.
• Co-ordinates record updating and reporting requirements on the functions/activities with the Branch.

Competencies

• Planning
• Organisational Awareness
• Attention to Detail
• Design
• Project Management
• Construction
• Operations & Maintenance
• Action & Outcome Orientation
• Impact & Influence
• Team Orientation
• Direction Setting
• Coaching & Mentoring

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 7) in Electronic or Electrical (Light Current) Engineering.
• Registration 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.

Preferred Requirements:

• This post reports to SENIOR MANAGER (HV NETWORK CONTROL)