Website eThekwini Municipality
EThekwini Municipality is a Metropolitan Municipality found in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. Home to the world-famous city of Durban. EThekwini is the largest City in the province and the third largest city in the country. It is a sophisticated cosmopolitan city of over 3 468 088 people. It is known as the home of Africa's best-managed, busiest port and is also a major centre of tourism because of the city's warm subtropical climate and extensive beaches.
About the job
To maintain an efficient and reliable electrical support service to the customer by providing Electrician skills.
| Job Title | Artisan (Electrician) |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Job Grade | T10 |
| Division | Construction And Maintenance Metering |
| Department | Customer Services And Sales |
| Branch | Meter Engineering |
| Vacancy Group | TRADING SERVICES |
| Reporting To | Superintendent |
| Location – Town / City | ETHEKWINI |
| Location – Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Special Conditions | 1. Hours of work: 40 hours, 5-day week. 2. Transfer/Relocation: Incumbents will be subject to transfer/relocation to any of the Electricity Unit’s depots or divisions required. 3. Protective clothing: As per the PPE schedule. |
| Job Purpose | To maintain an efficient and reliable electrical support service to the customer by providing Electrician skills. |
| Key Responsibility Areas | • Undertaking the construction, maintenance, operation, repair and testing of electrical mains, apparatus and ancillary equipment from low voltage to 33000V. • Switching operations up to 11000V, and works on live equipment up to 440V. • Issuing low voltage permits, tests installations and completes certificates of compliance. • Transports staff and equipment. • Performing administration functions by timeously submitting relevant paperwork preceding, during and on completion of work tasks. • Promoting safety and accident prevention in the work place. • Inspecting equipment in compliance with eThekwini Municipality’s SHE Management System. • Providing specialist technical advice and instructions to new Electricians and subordinates. • Supervising, motivating, training and disciplining Apprentices, Trade Workers, other trainees and subordinates. |
| Competencies | • Managing Work • Problem Solving • Quality Orientation • Workplace Safety • Discipline Specific Skills • Service Delivery Orientation • Accountability and Ethical Conduct • Team Orientation |
| Essential Requirements | • Must 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. • 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) driver’s 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 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 the 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 Requirements | • 3 Years relevant experience. |
| Housing Subsidy | Yes |
| Leave | Yes |
| Medical Aid | Yes |
| Other Allowances | N/A |
| Pension Fund | Yes |
| Remuneration | R 311 261.52 – R 404 033.88 p.a |
| 13th Cheque | Yes |
| Contact Name | HR COUNTER |
