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EThekwini Municipality is a metropolitan municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.
EThekwini Municipality is a metropolitan municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Created in 2000, it includes the coastal city of Durban and its surrounding towns and rural areas. The Zulu word eThekwini means “ocean and bay lagoon”. The landscape features a warm, subtropical climate, extensive beaches, hilly regions, gorges, and ravines. The municipality’s composition of urban, semi-urban, and rural environments presents a challenge for sustainable development.
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Provide technical/professional advice on electricity issues.
- Prepare, monitor and control capital and operating budgets.
- Actively support and promote safety and accident prevention.
- Maintain, enhance and encourage good public relations.
- Monitor staff performance.
- Undertakes the recruitment, training and development of staff and learners.
- Manage projects allocated to consultants and contractors.
- Comply with legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Investigate and implement new systems, practices and technology.
- Deal with ad-hoc issues that arise within the division.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NQF Level 7) in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).
- Registered as a Professional Electrical Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
- Valid First Aid certificate or be able to obtain one within 6 months from date of appointment.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 3 Years relevant post qualification experience.
