PWEE701-2026 SYSTEM OPERATOR (4 POSTS) at City of Tshwane

, , South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

514596.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

11 kV Network Operation, Power Restoration, Electrical Isolation, Low-Voltage Switching, Medium-Voltage Switching, Fault Location, ORHVS Compliance, Driving, Shift Work, Overtime, Standby, Safety Adherence

Industry

Government Administration

Description

DEPARTMENT: ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY BUSINESS UNIT Division: Distribution Operations and Maintenance Section: Streetlights and Distribution Location: Electricity System Control and ALO (all regions) Reference number PWEE701-2026 Position SYSTEM OPERATOR (4 POSTS) To be advertised Internal External This position seeks to attract African female African male Coloured female Coloured male Indian female Indian male White female White male Person with disability All categories Job level T10 Scale R370 512,00 – R514 596,00 per annum Estimated remuneration package R503 527,00 – R686 919,00 per annum Job purpose To operate and control the 11 kV network, isolate 11 kV components for other departments to perform tasks on the network, commission new 11 kV network components, locate 11 kV faulty components during power failures and restore power in the shortest time possible, and restore low-tension (230 V to 400 V) power failures and repair minor defaults on the 400 V network Appointment requirements An appropriate trade certificate as electrician (red seal) An Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS), low-voltage, medium-voltage or 11 kV switching course At least two year’s relevant working experience on electrical networks (ranging from 400 V to 11 000 V) in low- and medium-voltage switching A valid Code B driving licence Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost Willingness and ability to work shifts, overtime and standby when required Applicants must be willing to be placed anywhere in Tshwane from time to time as required and determined by the departmental management. Thus, by applying for any of these positions the applicants irrevocably accept this condition. Personal attributes and/or competencies Positive attitude; good health; good communication skills; dependability and trustworthiness; ability to work with high tension; ability to work in a dangerous environment; no colour blindness Primary functions Operate the 11 kV network, isolate 11 kV components for other departments to perform tasks on the network, commission new 11 kV faulty components during power failures and restore power in the shortest time possible Restore low-tension (230 V to 400 V) power failures and repair minor faults on the 400 V network Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993) SAP S70030903; S70023712; S70023714; S70020843 New/natural attrition Natural attrition Enquiries S Machaba (012 358 6192), N Black (012 358 7803) or P Mahlangu (012 358 3419)

Responsibilities

The System Operator is responsible for operating and controlling the 11 kV network, isolating components for maintenance, commissioning new network parts, and quickly restoring power during failures on both 11 kV and low-tension networks. This includes locating faults and repairing minor defaults on the 400 V network while adhering to occupational health and safety standards.