Engineering Technician Production Grade A – C

Requirements

• A National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification. Three (3) years’ post qualification technical engineering experience. Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's license. Understanding of programme and project management. Technical design and analysis knowledge, Research development, Computer-aided engineering applications, Knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing and technical consulting.
• Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, creativity and teamwork, Customer focus and responsiveness, Engineering and professional judgement. Maintenance skills and knowledge. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Computer Skills. People, change management, Planning and organizing skills.

Duties

• Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities, promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; project implementation support services to full project life cycle and Risk mitigation;
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Produce and evaluate technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority. Provide input into the budgeting process as required; Compile and submit reports as required;
• Provide and consolidate inputs to the operational plan and Annual Performance Plan; Develop, implement and maintain databases; Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise; and to liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.
• Effective coordination and management of Infrastructure development projects. The provision of project implementation support services to the Water Services Authorities (WSAs) and the provision of technical engineering support services.