Artisan Electrician x3: Electricity Distribution - Knysna Municipality

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals with enthusiasm for the following career opportunity in our dynamic organisation: ARTISAN ELECTRICIAN x 3

DIVISION: ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION

DIRECTORATE: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

Task Level 10:

• R 277 608 to R 360 336 (Basic Salary)
• R 437 345 to R 544 317 (Total Cost to Council Package)

(PERMANENT APPOINTMENT)

Applicable Municipal benefits will apply.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Maintaining, constructing, installing and commissioning of the electrical network of Knysna municipal area, which include: - 11 kV and 22kV overhead lines, underground cables, switchgear, Mini-Substations, Ring Main Units (RMU), Transformers 400V/ 230V distribution Kiosks, and allied work as well as 11kV and 22kV cable joint using heat shrink.

• Maintaining street lights and high mast lights.
• Maintaining traffic lights.
• Installation of new domestic service connections and pre-paid meter installations and conversations.
• Undertake inspections of electrical installations and report on findings in respect of guidelines provided.
• Responsible for on-site Occupational Health and Safety and Supervision of staff.
• Attend to customer electrical faults/ complaints.
• Perform overtime and standby duties on a roster basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Trade certificate and Special Workman- Preferably a Proficiency certificate, Grade 11 or equivalent N2 certificate;
• 1 – 2 years’ experience;
• Special Workman 2 – 3 years’ experience required;
• Exposure to SSEG, inverters, UPS and solar plant environment (would be an added advantage)
• Valid code C1 driver’s license (PrDP would be an advantage).

COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Managing Work;
• Problem Solving;
• Planning and Organising and Quality Orientation.
  
  

All applications will be considered, but in terms of its Employment Equity Target, the Municipality would prefer to appoint an African,
Coloured, Indian, White Female or an Indian Male if a suitable candidate in that category can be identified.