Technical Assistant Jobs

Technical Assistant Opportunity: City of Cape Town (Water and Sanitation Services)

About the Organization:

The City of Cape Town, Africa’s third-largest economic hub and legislative capital of South Africa, seeks a dedicated Technical Assistant to support water and sanitation services in informal settlements.

Position Details:

Employment Type: Full Time
Education Requirement: Matric Certification
Experience: Minimum 1 year in water/sanitation services
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Department: Engineering/Technical Services

Requirements:

• Grade 12 qualification
• Computer literacy
• Valid code B/EB driver’s license
• Experience monitoring services in informal settlements
• Knowledge of Occupational Health/Safety regulations
• Flexibility for non-standard working hours

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct site evaluations and service assessments
• Analyze water/sanitation infrastructure sustainability
• Prepare technical reports and monitor service trends
• Manage SAP/SharePoint documentation and C3 notifications
• Represent the department at community meetings
• Oversight of service provider operations
• Enforce safety protocols at wastewater treatment facilities
• Support performance monitoring and evaluation

Application Deadline:

05 August 2025

Application Process:

External Candidates: Apply online via City of Cape Town Careers Portal
Internal Staff: Apply through SAP Portal
Certified qualification copies must be available upon request.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Unsuccessful applications will receive no notification after 3 months.