CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST GRADE A (ELECTRICAL)

Job Overview

The Department requires a Control Engineering Technologist Grade A (Electrical) based in Worcester. Responsibilities include managing technical services, infrastructure condition assessments, project management, design reviews using Autodesk Revit, site supervision, and mentoring candidate technicians. Applicants must hold a BTech in Electrical Engineering, have at least six years of post-qualification experience, and be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electrical Engineering as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of six (6) years’ post-qualification experience as an Engineering Technologist/Technician.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist.
• A valid code B unexpired driver’s license (except for people with disabilities).
• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure condition assessment, maintenance planning, project management, design and analysis of electrical-related infrastructure.
• Preparation of procurement documentation and site supervision of construction works.
• Proven practical experience in mentoring and supervision of graduate candidate technicians and technologists and facilitating training and development.
• Sound knowledge of contract administration and project management, with proven ability to interpret and review technical drawings and designs.
• Understanding of public sector procurement processes and financial planning and management principles.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, including the National Water Act, Water Services Act, environmental legislation, and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Familiarity with standard forms of contract used in infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication, conflict management, dispute resolution, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability in computer aided design software with special emphasis on ability to work with Autodesk Revit.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills as well as the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours and to travel extensively throughout the Eastern and Western Cape Provinces.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage technical services in conjunction with engineers, technologists, technicians and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure safety in terms of statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
• Ensure the quality of technical designs with specifications and authorise/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
• Manage projects in terms of best practice and policy requirements.
• Undertake condition assessments of infrastructure and update the relevant databases and produce detailed reports on assessment results.
• Prioritize infrastructure rehabilitation projects based on condition assessments.
• Undertake analyses and designs of rehabilitation solutions.
• Produce the necessary design reports, drawings and specifications.
• Supervise rehabilitation work on site.
• Manage, supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets.
• Research studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise, liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.
• Mentor and supervise candidate technicians and technologists.
• Lend support to strategic and business planning, financial management, human resource management and general office management of the section.

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