Website eThekwini Municipality
The eThekwini Municipality is an employer of choice, with excellent working conditions and competitive salary packages for employees. The Municipality is committed to creating a great place to work by creating development opportunities for employees to grow. Working for eThekwini Municipality will give you a chance to make a difference in people’s lives and become part of our team to make Durban the most caring and liveable city in Africa.
Job Purpose
To manage staff and associated contractors carrying out the maintenance and construction work.
| Special Conditions | Special Conditions: 40hours, 5-days out of any 7 per week. Must be prepared to work shifts and standby. Incumbent is subject to transfers/relocation to any Electricity Unit depots or divisions as required. Protective clothing as per the PPE schedule |
| Job Purpose | Job Purpose: To manage staff and associated contractors carrying out the maintenance and construction work. |
| Key Responsibility Areas | Key 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. |
| Competencies | Competencies: • Managing Work • Problem solving • Quality Orientation • Workplace Safety • Discipline Specific Skills • Customer Orientation & Customer Focus • Action Orientation • Team Orientation • Direction Setting |
| Essential Requirements | Essential 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 |
