TRRO580-2026 TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: ROADS AND TRANSPORT

Division: Transportation Planning

Section: Intelligent Transport Systems and Traffic Engineering

Location: Belle Ombre Roads and Storm Water Depot

Reference number

TRRO580-2026

Position

TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN

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 male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T11

Scale

R434 688,00 – R603 720,00 per annum

Estimated remuneration package

R585 211,00 – R800 357,00 per annum

Job purpose

To maintain the optimum functionality of signalised intersections in Tshwane

Appointment

requirements

An appropriate trade certificate as Electrician (red seal)

At least two years’ relevant experience in the maintenance, repair and construction of traffic signals in an electrical environment

Physical fitness and health

A valid Code EC1 driving licence with a valid PrDP

Must undergo a competency assessment

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  

Willingness and ability to work shifts and after hours as requested

Personal attributes and/or competencies

Good knowledge of Auto motor and Syntell controllers (electrical and mechanical); being self-assertive in dealing and liaising with the public; good written and verbal communication skills; good interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure; willingness and ability to work as part of a team; reliability; ability to be independent in the execution of assigned duties; positivity; trainability

Primary functions

Conduct maintenance, repair and construction of traffic signals, including wiring, electronics controllers, fault finding, programmable logic controllers, cable jointing and reticulation

Operate the cherry picker machine

Repair accident damage at intersections

Organise, control and use material, personnel and machinery to perform operational services efficiently

SAP

S70044042

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

Enquiries

G Rivers (012 358 0720) or M De Wijn (012 358 7696)