Senior Electrician: Electro-Technical West (REF: EL 11)

Closing Date: 13 December 2024
Salary: R 334 201.42 per annum (Post Level T11 of a Grade 4 Municipality)

Requirements:

• Trade Tested Artisan Certificate in the Electrical Trade industry (N2 Certificate)
• 3 – 5 Years relevant experience.
• A valid Code EC1 driver’s licence with PDP.
• Computer Literacy Certificate (MS applications)
• Sound mathematical and technical skills and ability to give attention to detail.
• High level of responsibility and ability to work under pressure.
• Required to work overtime and/or outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.
• Must perform duties in the whole Municipal area and required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to perform regular emergency standby duty.
• Must perform acting duty in the post of Superintendent when required.
• May be required to pass a suitable ‘technical knowledge test’ as part of the post-interview process
• Fluent in at least 2 of the 3 languages spoken in the Western Cape, Afrikaans, English or IsiXhosa.
• Please note: A performance agreement is also applicable to this position whereby the employer reserves the right to institute a performance management program.

Duties:

• Connect and disconnect high-voltage copper and aluminium cables and wires to/from overhead lines, substations, transformers, switchgear and junction boxes.
• Connecting blocks and terminals which includes applying insulating tapes and putties.
• Conduct sequences associated with the upgrade and conversion of mini substations and transformers.
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing the medium and low voltage electrical networks.
• Ensure that all safety protocols and procedures are followed when working or supervising people.
• Ensure that all work is earned out in terms of safety protocol and procedures and work is in accordance with best engineering practices and standards.
• Co-ordinate activities with the Superintendent regarding instructions for the construction and installation of electrical equipment and machinery.
• Control and address deviations from present targets and deadlines on planned schedules and institute corrective measures.
• Investigate overloading of medium and low-tension power lines and cables and report findings to the Superintendent.
• Responsible also for performing work when elevated in the Cherry Picker.
• Provide guidance and specific instructions to subordinate personnel with respect to storage of material. Equipment and hitching cable trailers.
• Manufacture and repair equipment in the municipal electrical reticulation system.
• Provide advice to subordinate staff regarding general lifting and welding work.
• Supervise and control the section staff by monitoring attendance, conduct in the workplace and output against present targets.
• Complete and hand in vehicle log sheets and refer to any defects to be repaired.
• Responsible for completing all daily administration duties as required.
• Ensure that all Health and Safety requirements are met during all work-related sequences.
• Responsible for using protective clothing and applying safety procedures prior to and during operations.
• Address deviations from agreed performance indicators and address non-performance by instituting corrective measures.