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PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA)
 
JOB TITLE: Engineering Technician 
SALARY GROUP: C4 
LOCATION: Western Cape
DEPARTMENT: Rolling Stock 
POST NUMBER : 
REFERENCE: CMR/HR/REC/19-10/04
 
 
MISSION: Providing support to Rolling Stock

OUTPUTS: Providing knowledge and expertise regarding mechanical/electrical related problems, administer corporate governance, maintenance engineering, analysis, quality, procedures, reliability and availability of Rolling Stock.

KNOWLEDGE: 
• Project Management
• Able to write reports
• Able to read and interpret schematics
• Able to interpret technical drawings
• Computer aided design (CAD)
• Electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge
• Principle of root cause analysis
• Maintenance engineering knowledge
• ISO 9000:2000 and SANS 3000
• Technical reports and motivation
• ACT 85
 

SKILLS: 
• Communication
• Organising
• Problem solving
• Controlling
• Analytical thinking
• Computer literate
• Conflict handling
• Ability to apply appropriate models and procedures
• Able to work independently
• Able to work under pressure
• Hands on
• Quality management system
 
ATTITUDES: 
• Trustworthy / honest
• Leadership/ capabilities / qualities
• Structured
• Enthusiastic
• Reliable
• Ability to plan and organise
• Responsible / accountable
• Accurate
• Reliable
• Pro-active
• Initiative
• Dedicated
• Safety
• Systematic
 
CAPABILITIES:
Minimum Requirements:
• Matric with Maths & Science (Attach certified copy)
• Valid, unendorsed, code 8 drivers licence (Attach certified copy)
• Must be in possession of a National Diploma in
Electrical or Mechanical engineering with completed In-service training (Attach certified copy)
• 3 years’ experience as an Engineering Technician
OR 2 years Rolling Stock experience
• Willing to work after hours and over weekends
 
Added Advantage:
• Must be registered or in the process of registering with ECSA
• 5 years Rolling Stock experience
• BTECH degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering subjects (Attach certified copy)


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Please apply by forwarding your updated and completed CV, and certified copies of your qualifications to: zntunja@metrorail.co.za

For enquiries please contact: 021 449 2827

CLOSING DATE: 16 October 2019

Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

ISSUED BY SENIOR MANAGER: RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows:
 
MALE
African X
Indian X
Coloured X
White X

FEMALE
African X
Indian X
Coloured X
White X