Superintendent: Electro-Technical East (REF: EL 27)

Closing Date: 13 December 2024
Salary: R 394 551,71 per annum (Post Level T12 of a Grade 4 Municipality)

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Trade Tested Artisan Certificate in the Electrical Trade industry (NQF Level 4)
• 3 – 5 Years relevant experience.
• A valid Code EB driver’s licence.
• Computer Literacy Certificate (MS applications).
• Good supervision, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound mathematical and technical skills. Ability to give attention to detail.
• High level of responsibility and ability to work under pressure and handle conflict.
• Good sight, hearing and speech ability.
• Must be physically fit and healthy.
• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work overtime and/or outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.
• Required to be on standby.
• Must perform duties in the whole municipal area.
• Fluent in 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:

• Co-ordinate tasks and activities at Depots and Worksites associated with the implementation of procedures
• Monitor and report on sequences and outcomes of completed tasks and duties
• Assess the adequacy of procedures, systems and controls associated with vehicle, plant, equipment and material availability and the utilization thereof.
• Plan, prioritize and schedule Electro Technical projects and maintenance work in conjunction with the immediate superior
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, specifications, quality procedures, NRS, SANS, and the OHSAct.
• Co-ordinate and control tasks and activities associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline
• Monitor the attendance, conduct and output, and address deviations from agreed performance indicators through meetings and counselling or other approved methods designed to improve and motivate personnel.
• Monitor and evaluate progress with regard to the repair, construction, installation and maintenance work
• Provide information to residents and the general public on activities and work sequences associated with the electro-technical maintenance programmes.
• Manage the metering of all consumers to be installed, maintained and monitored
• Allocate personnel to attend to: New connections; Meter maintenance on defective meters; Investigation into illegal connections and tampering with electricity meters
• Check and ensure that new connections are installed and recorded according to Council Policy and relevant legislation
• Supervise the provision of   new electricity connections to all approved applicants at both formal and informal houses
• Provide cost-effective and functional lighting in accordance with the Council Policy to designate areas
• Responsible for all street, high mast and area lighting maintenance
• Provide temporary electricity supply to public meetings, fairs, builders and related events in terms of Council Policy
• Receive requests for temporary electrical kiosks to be erected at functions, fairs, and any other related happenings requiring electricity supply
• Provide electricity to end users in compliance with NRS 048 that is reliable, sustainable and cost-effective
• Operate LV and MV distribution systems according to safety requirements and standard procedures
• Perform specific administrative tasks and activities associated with the updating arid maintenance of records and information related to the activities and operations at the Depot
• Check the details of transactional documentation including Works orders; Requisitions; Applications and Time attendance schedules prior to approving and submitting for further processing.
• Direct and control outcomes associated with the utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within electricity
• distribution and client services Section
• Define and adjust the key performance indicators, job design and role boundaries of personnel against service delivery requirements.