Technical Assistant: Operations Systems

About this role

The City of Ekurhuleni is looking for a Technical Assistant to work on operations systems. The role supports the department’s engineering work and the technical systems used at reservoirs, towers and pump stations.

This is a permanent, full-time post. It suits someone who can keep operational processes running well and who is happy working with technical systems and customers.

What you’ll do

• Make sure day-to-day operational processes are carried out as planned.
• Help implement engineering activities for reservoirs, towers and pump stations.
• Help maintain the department’s technical systems and technology at these sites.
• Take responsibility for contracted work, meeting agreed standard operating procedures, quality standards and service targets.
• Spot problems early, solve them where you can, and escalate those you can’t.
• Check that financial administration follows control and governance rules, and report any deviations.
• Keep customers satisfied through effective, reliable service.
• Deal with stakeholders professionally and ethically at all times.

What you need

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• A valid applicable driver’s licence.
• Computer literacy.
• 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Proof of the NQF level of your qualifications may be requested.

Is this job for you?

This role suits someone with a civil engineering diploma and some years of work behind them. You should be organised, careful with financial processes, and comfortable solving problems and dealing with people.

Tips before you apply

• Have certified copies of your diploma, driver’s licence and ID ready, and be ready to show proof of NQF level.
• On your CV, list your 3 years of relevant experience with dates, employers and the systems or sites you worked on, such as reservoirs, towers or pump stations.
• Point to examples where you followed procedures, handled a problem or reported an issue, as these match the duties in this post.

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