PWEE763-2026 ENGINEER TECHNICIAN: TECHNICAL SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT
City of Tshwane Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa · ZAR 652K–ZAR 893K/yr
Government Administration · 1,001-5,000 employees
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About the role
The incumbent will execute site inspections on electrical network installations and manage the installation and programming of electricity meters. They are also responsible for updating SAP and billing systems while ensuring compliance with safety legislation and technical standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess a three-year tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) and at least three years of relevant work experience in a local authority environment. A valid Code C1 driving license with a PrDP is required, and registration with ECSA is considered an advantage.
Full description
DEPARTMENT: ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY
Division: Energy Business
Section: Technical Support and Technology Management
Location: Villieria, Pretoria
Reference number
PWEE763-2026
Position
ENGINEER TECHNICIAN: TECHNICAL SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT
To be advertised
Internal
External
This position seeks to attract (external)
African female
African male
Coloured female
Coloured male
Indian female
Indian male
White female
White male
Person with disability
All categories
Job level
T12
Scale
R486 840,00 – R676 164,00 per annum
Estimated
remuneration package
R651 590,00 – R892 565,00 per annum
Job purpose
To ensure electrical supply safety and that existing and new electrical networks comply with relevant legislation, specifications, standards and guidelines
Appointment
requirements
An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree), BEng or BTech in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) or any other electrical engineering (heavy current)-related study field
Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) will be an added advantage
At least three years’ work experience in a local authority electrical networks environment
Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
A valid Code C1 driving licence with a valid PrDP
Physical fitness and health with the ability to do physical work related to operation and maintenance activities for continuous periods
Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby and overtime
Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
Personal attributes
and/or competencies
Problem solving: Ability to identify potential problems, break the problems into component parts, generate potential solutions, select an option and implement it
Quality orientation: Ability to ensure high-quality output, accurately check processes and tasks, and show attention to detail
Workplace safety: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
Discipline-specific skills: Ability to show a satisfactory level of technical skill, knowledge, experience and qualifications relevant to the role
Primary functions
Execute site inspections on new electrical network installations, installation of all types of electricity meters and programming of large- and medium-voltage meters, as and when needed
Update SAP and the billing system
Coordinate all technical-related documentation
Execute site inspections on existing electrical network installations for compliance with metering standards and other relevant standards
Inspect compliance with electricity tariffs, standards of meter boxes and strict adherence to safety as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993)
SAP
S70004196
New/natural attrition
Natural attrition
Enquiries
L Selepe (012 358 4121) or M Maumela (012 358 8278)
