Job Description

Job Purpose:
To manage staff and associated contractors carrying out the maintenance and construction work.
Key Responsibility AreasKey Responsibility Areas:

• Construct and maintain the electricity distribution network.
• Inspect and approve electrical equipment before installation and authorised to operate at voltages of 11kV and below.
• Liaise with private contractors and standby staff regarding construction and maintenance work.
• Conduct on-site inspections during project implementation to ensure quality workmanship.
• Provide technical support and advice to staff and contractors staff, architects, consultants, contractors and the general public.
• Actively support and promote safety in the workplace.
• Monitor and control expenditure.
• Operating medium voltage equipment.
• Ensure that the specifications of the approved contracts are adhered to.
• Responsible for maintaining effective industrial relations.

CompetenciesCompetencies:

• Managing Work
• Problem solving
• Quality Orientation
• Workplace Safety
• Discipline Specific Skills
• Customer Orientation & Customer Focus
• Action Orientation
• Team Orientation
• Direction Setting

Essential RequirementsEssential Requirements:

• Trade Tested Artisan (Electrician).
• In possession of a NTC2 or NCV3 in Electrical Engineering from a Further Education and Training College registered with the Department of Education.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code B or EC1) as applicable.
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) or to be obtained within 6 months from date of appointment as applicable.
• Valid First Aid Certificate or be trained within 6 months from date of appointment.
• Must be authorised in terms of eThekwini Electricity Systems Operating Regulations to operate on Medium Voltage Systems up to and including 11kV or be in a position to be authorised within 9 months of appointment if required to undertake switching.
• Must pass a proficiency test set by the department to prove sufficient general knowledge of construction, operations and maintenance distribution systems.
• 5 years post apprenticeship experience in the electricity supply and distribution industry

Preferred RequirementsNil
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Car & Market allowances may be applicable
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 748 656.00 - R 946 553.00 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HC Electricity
Contact Telephone 0313111301

eThekwini Municipality