Job Description

To maintain an efficient and reliable high/medium voltage electrical infrastructure (Substations) by providing a high level electrician skills in this field.
Key Responsibility AreasUndertaking the construction, maintenance, operation and repair and testing of mains and ancillary equipment.

• Inspecting newly constructed substation plant and associated equipment
• Obtaining oil samples from medium and high voltage power transformer, measurement transformers and tap changers for analysis purposes.
• Installing, testing and replacing auxiliary transformers.
• Participating in the diagnostic testing of power transformers, measuring transformers, circuit breakers and surge arresters.
• Responsible for updating protection schematic drawings, tap change control circuits, alarm circuits and indication circuits.
• Supervising excavation and barricading as required by the Occupational Health Safety Act (1993).
• Attending sites where excavations, passing of abnormal loads and any other similar situations is taking place in HV substations.
• Carrying out switching operations up to 275 000 volts
• Removing and replacing Medium and High Voltage transformer links
• Working on live equipment up to 440 volts
• Maintenance of medium ad high voltage (11 kV, 33 kV, 132 kV, and 275 kV) circuit breaker with air, oil, vacuum, and gas insulation and associated equipment.
• Topping up of oil on live high voltage transformers.
• Erecting and commissioning of high voltage current transformer, voltage transformer and auxiliary transformers.
• De-rusting and painting of all metal structures (gantries, masts, etc.) on high voltage substation yard.

CompetenciesManaging Work- Effectively manages own time and available resources and tools to ensure that work is completed efficiently and on time.

• Problem Solving- The ability to identify potential problems, to break the problems into component parts, to generate potential solutions to select an option and implement it.
• Quality Orientation- Ensures high quality output, accurately checks processes and tasks and shows attention to detail.
• Workplace Safety- The ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Discipline Specific Skills- Shows a satisfactory level of technical skill, knowledge, experience and qualifications relevant to the role.
• Service Delivery Orientation- The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals.
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct- Ability to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct in order to promote confidence and trust in the public service and to adhere to codes of good corporate governance.
• Team Orientation- The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy-in and commitment to the goals of the unit.

Essential RequirementsMust be a qualified Electrician who has served an apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labour or be a qualified Electrician with a Trade Test Certificate recognized by the Department of Employment and Labour.

• Must be in possession of a NTC2 or NCV3 in Electrical Engineering from a Further Education and Training College registered with the Department of Education.
• Valid Code EB or EC1 (10) driving license or be able to obtain one within 6 months of date of appointment.
• Must be in possession of a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) or obtain one within 6 months of the date of appointment if required.
• Must be trained in first aid or be trained within 6 months of date of appointment.
• Must pass a proficiency test set by the department to prove sufficient general knowledge in the relevant field.
• 2 Years relevant experience.

Preferred RequirementsPreferred Requirements:

• 3 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Car & market allowances may be applicable
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 619 395.00 - R 779 825.00 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name 0313111301
Contact Telephone HC Electricity

eThekwini Municipality