Principal Professional Officer: Fixed Networks

Requirements:  

• A relevant three-year professional tertiary ICT qualification, in Electronic Engineering (Specialising in Telecommunications) or a National Diploma/degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Project Management will be an advantage
• Minimum eight (8) years’ relevant industry experience, of which at least two (2 years must be at a senior level
• Computer literacy in MS Office and SAP
• Valid driver’s licence will be an advantage. 

Key performance areas:

• Provide technical expertise in Data Centre equipment, Local Area Network and Wi-Fi solutions in the Fixed Networks Infrastructure Branch
• Manage technical projects, ensuring adherence to standards, specifications, and SOPs
• Provide input into project requirements, tender specifications, and adjudication of tenders
• Ensure supervision as technical team lead to drive solution implementation and problem resolution
• Support management to ensure effective and efficient operations within the Networks domain
• Deliver maintenance and support to the business
• Implement, monitor and manage service level agreements with internal and external parties
• Ensure adequate documentation and reporting in line with SOPs and requirements
• Manage and monitor the capital and operating budget of the Fixed Networks section
• Identify and escalate operational risks impacting service delivery
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations
• Manage assets and inventory
• Ensure compliance with telecommunications processes and procedures.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated. 

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment. 

Closing date: 20 February 2026 

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Posted on 09 Feb 12:14, Closing date 20 Feb