ENERGY ● ELECTRICITY GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION ● MEASUREMENT

PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN

BASIC SALARY: R588 221 TO R635 305 PER ANNUM ● REF NO: NRG 04/26

Requirements:  

• National Diploma in Engineering
• ECSA registered as a Professional Engineering Technician
• Minimum eight (8) years’ (post first relevant tertiary qualification) experience
• Good understanding of the operation of electricity meters and related systems
• Indepth knowledge of national metering standards and Electricity By-Law
• Computer literacy and proficient on SAP
• Valid Code EB driver’s licence
• Required to work in all weather conditions and outside normal office hours during emergencies and planned overtime and standby duties
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.

Key performance areas: 

• Lead a team of technical staff to deliver specialised functional services by ensuring the team is effectively resourced and equipped with the correct tools and up-to-date test equipment
• Evaluate and enhance operational effectiveness by assessing procedures and systems, mentoring staff for development, and ensuring safety policies and instructions are in place for safe task execution
• Provide specialised functional support in accordance with SANS 474: Code of Practice for Electricity Metering, to ensure accurate and compliant execution of metering duties across all meter worker classes
• Lead and guide technical staff in performing independent work on various metering systems, including CT and VT connected metering, three-phase CT and direct connected metering, and single-phase meters, aligned with their respective classifications
• Provide additional specialised support to Measurement Operations by liaising with developers and contractors on metering-related projects, finalising designs, and managing maintenance/replacement programs in accordance with SANS 474
• Support Measurement Operations (Transmission) through the installation and maintenance of measurement equipment in transmission substations, maintaining the network load controller, and reporting measurement and metering data to System Control
• Coordinate and control tasks/activities associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline
• Record and process information in the execution of duties and on the ERP systems
• Facilitate stakeholder communication by liaising with staff, management, customers, and suppliers on meter-related matters; ensure policy compliance; and stay abreast of technological advancements through seminars and product launches to share insights with technical teams
• Manage complex capital and maintenance projects by planning scope, resources, and budgets; execute and monitor milestones and risks; engage stakeholders; maintain documentation and governance via SAP PPM; and ensure effective project close-out and evaluation.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

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Closing date: 13 February 2026

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.