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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
 
TECHNICAL OFFICER
Park: Groenkloof (Head Office)
 
Description:
A vacancy currently exists for a Technical Officer at SANParks Head Office - Groenkloof National Park. The successful candidate will report directly to the Facilities Manager and his/her responsibilities will be to assist in the management of the technical services and infrastructure maintenance of the park.
The Cost to Employer remuneration package is based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson C3 job grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.
 
 
Requirements:
  • National Diploma in Electrical or Civil and Building
  • B Tech in National Diploma in Electrical or Civil and Building will be an added advantage
  • Years of relevant work experience 5 - 10 years
  • Project management qualification will serve as an added advantage
  • National Trade Test Certificate
  • Two years of supervisory experience
  • Computer literacy with working knowledge of MS Office
  • Code EB driver's license
  • Occupational Health and Safety certificate
 
Responsibilities:
  • To manage civil and building maintenance by agreed procedures on a 24-hour immediate response basis to ensure an operational environment;
  • To execute and supervise trade-related work such as repairs or maintenance to buildings structures, services, roads and equipment;
  • Experience with Bulk water reticulation systems, reservoirs, pumps and related control equipment, sewer systems, septic tanks, soakaways pumps and related control equipment, electrical installations and cable networks, repairs, storage and safety requirements;
  • To investigate and resolve problems that are of a technical nature;
  • To liaise with trade representatives/specialists;
  • To perform all administrative related tasks including budget control, ordering of materials/parts, stock control and monthly and quarterly variance reports on all technical related expenditure;
  • Provide technical support to all Park related projects in the absence of a Technical Manager;
  • Work closely with contractors or projects managers when the need arises;
  • To ensure compliance to Occupational Health and Safety requirements and to execute tasks as per various OHS Section 16.2 appointments including reports on regular meetings and risk assessments to be OHS compliant;
  • To manage resources by monitoring machines, equipment, inventory and materials to ensure optimal functioning by submitting a yearly comprehensive plant and infrastructure servicing and replacement schedule;
  • To monitor and manage maintenance contractors, including quality control and to ensure compliance with SABS buildings regulations to increase the life expectancy of structures;
  • Good communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills;
  • Must be willing to work irregular hours;
  • Proven project management skills needed.
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Please send your Cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID, driver's licence and relevant qualifications to the following address:
Groenkloof National Park
The Human Resources Division
P O Box 787
Pretoria
0001
Fax: 086 295 4078
E-mail: thami.mohlabi@sanparks.org
 
CLOSING DATE: 17 April 2022
 
Applications, which have not been responded to within 21 days, should be regarded as unsuccessful.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.