Principal Technician: Civil Engineering Services (Ref Nr 38/2026)

Qualifications/ Experience

• Relevant National Diploma Engineering NQF6 and eligibility for registration as Pr Eng; 8 years or more relevant experience post registration; Code B driving licence; Computer literate: MS Office

Key Performance Areas

• Co-ordinate and supervise the functioning of the Civil Engineering Department; Budget Control; Conduct specific administrative tasks; Planning; Contract Management and administration; Management of plants and pumpstations; Handle Customers; Vehicle maintenance and log sheets; Occupational Health and Safety

Competencies: Core Professional Competencies

• Planning - The ability to systematically identify, analyse and prioritise options to meet the short, medium- and long-term requirements of the municipality
• Organisational Awareness - The ability to understand the key drivers in the Local Government Sector and the municipality in order to apply this understanding to meet the service delivery challenges -
• Attention to Detail - Ability to scrutinise own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant engineering standards
• Design - The ability to design infrastructure in accordance with engineering codes and standards, and with due consideration for operational requirements, budgets, safety, cost effectiveness and environmental standards
• Project Management - Ability to plan, co-ordinate and control the tasks of self and others in the delivery, operations and maintenance of infrastructure and other tasks, to the required specification and within budget and schedule
• Construction - Knowledge of construction and maintenance processes, monitors compliance to design specifications, health and safety regulations; and Communicates in appropriate style in the oversight of construction personnel
• Operations and Maintenance - The application of asset management for the operations and maintenance in the provision of municipal services and the ability to apply that understanding in the operational environment
• Interpersonal Relationships - The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the municipality
• Service Delivery Orientation - The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals
• Communication - The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others
• Action and outcome orientation - The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises. It manifests itself in one's ability to to stay focused on task, to be energetic, persistent and reliable
• Resilience - The ability to respond constructively to pressure / stress situations and the ability to persist goals despite obstacles and setbacks
• Change Readiness - The ability to innovate and challenge the status quo and the ability to cope with change driven by others
• Cognitive ability - The ability to gather information, analyse issues and deal wiith complexity and ambiguity. Shows long-term thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications. Is able to see the 'Bigger Picture'
• Learning Orientation - The willingness and motivation to learn, acquire knowledge, develop insight and focus on continuous self-improvement
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct - Ability to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct in order to promote confidence and trust in the public service and to adhere to codes of good corporate governance -
• Impact and Influence - The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively
• Team Orientation - The capacity to promote a cooperative climate, understand group dynamics and apply appropriate facilitation techniques in working with others to achieve a shared goal
• Direction Setting - The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy-in and commitment to the goals
• Coaching and Mentoring - The ability to assess skills, performance, and potential of subordinates and to encourage their development with the view of optimising their talent.