Job Description

Provides advice on professional project management applications and technical maintenance requirements, work programmes and administrative applications.
Key Responsibility AreasConducts inspections, investigations, trial testing and research, commissioning and accepting new plant based on suitability and conformity of materials.

• Provides technical advice and controls the technical administration division of the HV Network Control Branch.
• Manages and monitors the performance and conduct and provides specialist support to HV Operations technical personnel.
• Implements procedures and systems to monitor and control maintenance work programmes.
• Controls specialised stock availability, setting measures to monitor storage.
• Communicate and initiates accident prevention programmes to improve understanding of workplace safety and capability to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Verifies schedules, bills of quantities, tender documents and cost estimates prepared by technical personnel.
• Compiles project briefs for complex projects and programmes maintenance, construction and inspection based on criteria and requirements.
• Disseminates information on the professional aspects of Engineering design concepts and provides reports detailing interventions and outcomes.
• Co-ordinates record updating and reporting requirements on the functions/activities with the Branch.

CompetenciesPlanning

• Organisational Awareness
• Attention to Detail
• Design
• Project Management
• Construction
• Operations & Maintenance
• Action & Outcome Orientation
• Impact & Influence
• Team Orientation
• Direction Setting
• Coaching & Mentoring

Essential RequirementsBachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 7) in Electronic or Electrical (Light Current) Engineering.

• Registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 Years relevant post registration experience in the Electricity Supply Industry.

Preferred RequirementsPreferred Requirements:
This post reports to SENIOR MANAGER (HV NETWORK CONTROL)
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Car & Market allowances may be applicable
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 1 016 470.00 - R 1 293 286.00 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name 0313111301
Contact Telephone HC Electricity

eThekwini Municipality