ELECTRICIAN
Tswelopele Local Municipality is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and requires the services of a suitable qualified persons with relevant experience to fill the following vacancy. Persons designated in terms of applicable legislations as historically disadvantaged individual as well as people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
ELECTRICIAN
[TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT – BULTFONTEIN]
REQUIREMENTS: N2 Electrical Engineering qualification; Should be a qualified Electrician with Pump and Electrical Motor experience and 11 kV overhead and cable supply, low voltage networks and at least 3 years municipal experience • Trade Test is a requirement • 4 Years’ applicable working experience • Code 10 drivers’ licence • Ability to do high tension switching • Ability to work under pressure • After hours standby service is applicable. Relieve Hoopstad and Bultfontein Electrician.
RESPONSIBILITY / DUTIES: Interprets and co-ordinates specific pre-work / site requirements with regards to installation, repairs and, planned and predictive maintenance sequences and guides the activities of personnel to ensure requirements are coordinated and instructions communicated and understood enabling the efficient execution and completion of tasks/activities • Completes internal transactional documentation e.g time sheets, log sheet, progress and productivity fields report, etc) and related forms (vehicle checklist) to ensure details of activities are accurately recorded to facilitate the processing of information related to productivity personnel, time and material allocation and utilization for specific assignments • Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy and/or specialized vehicles and equipment (Crane Trucks, etc) during electrical installation, repair and maintenance activities to ensure activities are executed in accordance with laid down instructions and guidelines and general and specific safety procedures are complied with • Co-ordinates activities associated with the construction and installations of medium/low voltage electrical networks to ensure installation and safety procedures and guidelines are complied with and tasks executed in accordance with standards associated with quality workmanship • Co-ordinates activities and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality to medium/low voltage electrical reticulation systems to ensure scheduled planned and predictive maintenance cycle and work procedures are complied enabling uninterrupted and optimum functionality of the electrical/power supply system • Coordinates activities/sequences associated with trouble shooting/fault finding and repairing to medium/low voltage reticulation and electrical systems to ensure faults are detected and repaired and functionality restored with disruption to services • Coordinates and controls the tasks/activities of personnel and allocates and prioritises outcomes to ensure personnel are capacitated and capable of performing at acceptable levels, deviations addressed and corrective measure implemented to sustain productivity and efficiency.
SALARY: R20 425.00 p/m [T10/1]
BENEFITS: Normal fringe benefits applicable to a Grade 2 municipality.
CLOSING DATE: 14 March 2023 @ 12:00
Further information is available from the Technical Services Manager telephone 051 853 1111
Applications on the prescribed official form, with a comprehensive CV, should be forwarded to: The Municipal Manager, PO Box 3, Bultfontein 9670.
PLEASE NOTE: Application forms are available from the official website [www.tswelopele.gov.za] and from the reception desks. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. Certified copies of academic qualifications and a copy of your curriculum vitae must accompany all application forms. People who previously applied are welcomed to apply again.
If not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, applicants should regard their applications as having been unsuccessful. The municipality reserves the right not to make any appointments.
Fraudulent qualifications / documentation / driver’s licence, will immediately disqualify any applicant. A candidate who canvasses any councillor for preference will be disqualified from the selection process or from appointment.
TJ MATYESINI
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
22 February 2023