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.
Job Purpose
To manage staff and associated contractors carrying out the maintenance and construction work.
| Job Title | Supervisor Driver |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Job Grade | T07 |
| Division | Construction Works Western |
| Department | Mv Lv Operations |
| Branch | Construction Planning And Works |
| Vacancy Group | Electricity |
| Reporting To | Superintendent (Electrical) |
| Location – Town / City | Durban |
| Location – Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| 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 |
| Preferred Requirements | Nil |
| Housing Subsidy | Yes |
| Leave | Yes |
| Medical Aid | Yes |
| Other Allowances | N/A |
| Pension Fund | Yes |
| Remuneration | R 218 077.44 – R 283 086.84 p.a |
| 13th Cheque | Yes |
| Contact Name | HC Electricity |
