PWEE689-2026 ENGINEERING CONSULTANT

DEPARTMENT: ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Energy Business

Section: Technical Support and Technology Management

Location: Pretoria Central

Reference number

PWEE689-2026

Position

ENGINEERING CONSULTANT

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White female

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T15

Scale

R652 932,00 – R906 864,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R862 995,00 – R1 186 203,00 per annum

Job purpose

To manage efficient and effective project implementation and system engineering planning regarding any operational management systems, including an automated mapping and facilities management, supervisory control and data acquisition, access control system, power quality monitoring system, substation telecommunication network and other systems forming part of the City of Tshwane electricity network control and management operations  

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree), BEng or BTech in Electrical Engineering or any other study field related to the position

Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa will be an added advantage

At least six years’ relevant experience in a municipal electricity environment

Supervisory experience will be an added advantage

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

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

Analytical and logical thinking skills; communication and interpersonal skills; leadership skills and competencies; ability to empower subordinates

Primary functions

Plan and implement projects in the section

Allocate required human resources to approved projects

Consolidate all operational systems under the section and develop the system life cycle plans by considering system status, possible obsolescence and upgrade history

Evaluate and validate proposed projects and alternative solutions

Substantiate the accountability of approved projects and ensure that they are executed accordingly and properly

Carry out concepts and feasibility studies of approved projects

Prioritise projects

Conduct constant reporting on projects to senior management

Assess and evaluate system performance and recommend actions on identified deficiencies

Develop, establish and maintain the network-based centralised project and system information centre to provide the common accessibility of information by the relevant stakeholders

Fulfil the attainment of internal skills development and training programmes in all implemented projects

Develop and establish detailed level methods to financially and budgetarily manage projects in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003)

Compile reports motivating projects and request funds from Council and obtain approval in principle

Ensure that the proper scheduling of tasks is carried out after projects and funds approval

Ensure that funds for projects are included in the capital budget by following the approved procedures in this regard

Determine the needs of internal and external clients regarding the management of information systems

Conduct a market study establishing how needs can be addressed

Compile specifications regarding needs and discuss this with clients to ensure completeness

Determine the costs involved and budget for such systems

Set out tenders regarding such systems as required and adjudicate tenders received

Ensure that any tenderers are living up to their promises

Ensure that the acquired systems live up to the expectations of the users (clients)

Maintain the said systems to the satisfaction of clients

SAP

S70004245

New/natural attrition

New

Enquiries

L Mosely (012 358 5210) or M Maumela (012 358 8278)