Careers in Infrastructure

Closing Date

2023/08/22

Reference Number

IS/ELS/OM/SM/08;

IS/ELS/OM/LC/06

&

IS/ELS/PDCS/SC/04

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Infrastructure Services: Senior Electrician x 3

Department

Transport

Enquiries

Job related enquiries:

Mr. Lourens de Lange- 021 808 8323/ Mr Mark Benson- 021 808 8324

General Enquiries:

Ms. Lucretia Koegelenberg 021 808 8102 or Ms. Evan Williams 021 808 8059

Job Type

N/A

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

N/A

Job Purpose

N/A

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM:

• Grade 12

• Completed recognised Trade Test as an Electrician

• Certificate in high voltage operations (switching, phasing, fault finding and safety)

• Valid ORHVS Certificate

• 5-years relevant experience

• Code C1 drivers licence with valid PrDP

OTHER:

• Certified for Hydraulic Crane Operations

• Ability to handle hydraulic lifting and pneumatic, high voltage pressure testing and cable fault finding equipment

• Supervisory skills

• Proficiency in at least two of the three Western Cape official languages (English, Afrikaans, Xhosa)

• Human relations and communication skills

• Ability to give attention to detail

• High level of responsibility

• Ability to work under pressure without tolerance for errors.

Recommendation

First Aid Certificate (will be a recommendation)

Key Performance Areas

• Coordinate activities and sequences associated with the maintenance of the power network systems and electrical supply

• Perform duties associated with the installation of high/medium/low voltage electrical networks

• Coordinates activities associated with the construction and installations of electrical distribution networks

• Perform, coordinate and supervise specific pre-work and site requirements activities and sequences associated with installations, repairs, planned and predictive maintenance sequences

• Interprets and co-ordinates specific activities with regards to electrical repairs, planned and predictive maintenance sequences and guides the activities of electrical assistant personnel

• Complete internal transactional documentation (e.g. time sheets, log- sheets, progress and productivity field report, etc.)

• Perform specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy or specialised vehicles and equipment

• Interacts with contractors, public and suppliers

• Interprets and co-ordinates specific activities with regards to electrical repairs, planned and predictive maintenance sequences and guides the activities of electrical assistance personnel

• Performs specific administrative tasks/activities associated with the updating and maintaining of records

• Perform standby duties on a schedule basis

• Must be willing to rotate between the subsections within the Department

• Adhere to functions in terms of the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and regulations.

Competencies

N/A

Remuneration

R319 857.04 – R415 194.83 (subject to evaluation) (Plus benefits)

In addition to the abovementioned salary, these positions offer competitive benefits which include a 13th cheque, medical aid, pension, housing subsidy/allowance and removal costs under certain conditions.

Notes

Please note:

By applying for this position, the candidate consents to verification checks of qualifications, criminal records and must be willing to be subjected to a rigorous evaluation process. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and no supporting documentation will be returned.

Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker/ member of the Selection Committee, is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification of your application

Stellenbosch Municipality is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

The requirements of the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the selection criteria/process. If you do not hear from us within ten (10) weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. For more details on vacancies, visit our website www.stellenbosch.gov.za. The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment and to add/amend/change the salary package.