Job Description

Coordinates the technical process associated with the organisation, monitoring and execution of project related responsibilities relating to construction and maintenance works on the high voltage transmission system.
Key Responsibility Areas

• Establishes and schedules the work/ requirements for a range of high voltage construction and maintenance projects with less variation to the technical specifications and requiring routine interpretations of the high voltage transmission system and environmental dictates.
• Makes determinations, execute actions to address arrangements and implement approaches to address pre-work safety, compliance requirements and operating standards.
• Co-ordinates tasks/ activities associated with the monitoring of the technical requirements associated with a range of construction and maintenance projects to the high voltage transmission system with low variations and minor environmental impacts.
• Engages on the technical requirements relating to the project or, contractual obligations and performance requirements.
• Performs technical administrative processes to maintain asset information of the high voltage system.
• Performs specific administrative tasks/ activities associated with the updating and maintaining records/ information of work in progress and completed works and attends to the provision of support with specific processes.

Competencies

• Planning
• Organisational Awareness
• Design
• Project Management
• Construction
• Operations and Maintenance
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Cognitive Ability
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Team orientation

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Electrical Engineering.
• Registration as a Candidate Electrical Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Must pass a departmental proficiency test, to prove sufficient general knowledge of high voltage electrical plant and equipment and associated protection systems.
• Authorized without restriction to operate on the MV and HV system or must be eligible for MV authorization within 9 months and HV authorization within 24 months from the date of appointment to the position.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 1 Year relevant post qualification experience relating to high voltage electrical plant and equipment associated with substation, lines and or cable construction.

Preferred RequirementsN/A
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances YES - MARKET & LOCOMOTION MAYBE APPLICABLE
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 619 395.00/R 779 825.00 PER ANNUM
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HR COUNTER
Contact Telephone 0313113103

eThekwini Municipality