WATER AND SANITATION ● COMMERCIAL SERVICES ● CUSTOMER SERVICES

TECHNICIAN

BASIC SALARY: R470 767 PER ANNUM ● REF NO: WS 35/26 ● HILLSTAR DEPOT, OTTERY

Requirements:  

• A relevant National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Instrumentation Engineering
• Registered as candidate with ECSA
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ relevant experience
• SAP proficiency preferred
• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications
• Code B driver’s licence preferred.

Key performance areas: 

• Responsible for conducting daily calibration, verification and maintenance of laboratory equipment, as well as troubleshooting and repairs of faulty instruments to ensure operational efficiency
• Support, test and assist with the set-up and equipment and meters for testing and ensuring adherence to SANAS guidelines
• Maintain accurate calibration records and ensure compliance with relevant standards
• Execute planned maintenance schedules and system checks, perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Prepare RFQs, tenders and supporting procurement evaluations and ensure timely completion of tasks while effectively communicating progress
• Liaise with suppliers and external consultants regarding equipment and services, support continuous and improvement initiatives and recommend upgrades
• Quality assurance duties by maintaining and updating documentation and SOPs, participating in internal and external audits and managing non-conforming products with proper documentation and reporting
• Record and analyse operational data and customer feedback, utilise software tools such as MS Excel and SAP for data entry and reporting
• Manage the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system including reporting hazards, participating in safety meetings and inspections, and promoting safe working environment in support of department safety programmes.

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 March 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.