Location
City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration
R 755, 460.00 to R 1, 036, 344.00 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type
Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

• B-Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)/ Relevant NQF7 qualification
• ECSA registered (Pr Eng,/Pr Tech./Pr Cert Eng)
• Code B drivers’ licence
• 5 years experience in the operation, maintenance and refurbishment of municipal electrical distribution networks or a similar environment
• Electrical engineer’s certificate of competency will be an added advantage

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the support services of the of the electrical distribution network business unit
• Provide strategic support to the chief area engineer to meet the departments strategic goals and objectives
• Manage, control and coordinate the maintenance of streetlights and area lighting to ensure optimum service delivery.
• Manage the performance of electrical networks to identify trends of electrical equipment failures and derive effective solutions and remedies.
• Prepare reports as per developed set standards, requirements, legislation and regulations.
• Appoint and monitor contractors in accordance with supply chain measures and procedures.
• Evaluate and monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Design and review street, area and sport field lighting designs and review plans and specifications of proposed new lighting installations.
• Ensure compliance to governance, legislation and mitigate risks with area of accountability.
• Manage and maintain electrical infrastructure which include street, and area lighting and electrical maintenance of Council buildings.
• Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing a meaningful context, setting performance standards and educating on policies and processes.

Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000 The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract as per Council resolution. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained. Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
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• Manage the support services of the of the electrical distribution network business unit
• Provide strategic support to the chief area engineer to meet the departments strategic goals and objectives
• Manage, control and coordinate the maintenance of streetlights and area lighting to ensure optimum service delivery.
• Manage the performance of electrical networks to identify trends of electrical equipment failures and derive effective solutions and remedies.
• Prepare reports as per developed set standards, requirements, legislation and regulations.
• Appoint and monitor contractors in accordance with supply chain measures and procedures.
• Evaluate and monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Design and review street, area and sport field lighting designs and review plans and specifications of proposed new lighting installations.
• Ensure compliance to governance, legislation and mitigate risks with area of accountability.
• Manage and maintain electrical infrastructure which include street, and area lighting and electrical maintenance of Council buildings.
• Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing a meaningful context, setting performance standards and educating on policies and processes