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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
 
TECHNICAL OFFICER (8 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)
Park: Mountain Zebra National Park
Description:
A vacancy currently exists for a Fixed-term Technical Officer at Mountain Zebra National Park. The successful candidate will report directly to the Park Manager and his/her responsibilities will be to manage the technical services section of the park.
The Cost to Employer remuneration package is based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson C4 job grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks. The successful candidate will have to stay in official accommodation inside the park.
 
 
Requirements:
  • National Diploma in Civil/Electrical
  • Five years of practical experience
  • Two years supervisory experience
  • National Trade Test Certificate
  • Computer literacy with working knowledge of MS Office
  • Code EB driver's licence
  • Occupational Health and Safety certificate
  • Project Management skills/experience
 
Responsibilities:
  • To execute and supervise trade-related work such as repairs or maintenance to buildings structures, services, roads and equipment;
  • Experience in 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 supervise and administer the Technical section;
  • To liaise with trade representatives/specialists;
  • Perform all administrative related tasks of the section including budget control as well as the ordering of materials/parts;
  • Provide technical support to all Park related projects in the absence of a project manager;
  • Work closely with contractors or projects managers when the need arises;
  • To ensure compliance to Occupational Health and Safety requirements;
  • To maintain tools/machinery, equipment and materials to optimise the functionality;
  • To ensure compliance with SABS buildings regulations on all maintenance constructions.
  • Good communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills;
  • Must be willing to work irregular hours;
  • Proven project management skills needed.



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Salary: R 231 377 - R 356 532
 
Please send your Cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID, driver's licence and relevant qualifications to the following address:
Mountain Zebra National Park
Human Capital Division
Private Bag x 66; CRADOCK; 5880
E-mail: andiswa.beki@sanparks.org
 
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.
 
CLOSING DATE: 07 MAY 2021