NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY - DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SYSTEM OPERATIONS

 
NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY 
 
In terms of its Employment Equity Plan, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, gender, creed and disability, and as such the relevant policy will be considered during selection and placement.
 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-mentioned position. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.
 
ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY DIRECTORATE
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SYSTEM OPERATIONS
(TECHNICAL SERVICES)
POSITION CODE: 190075
TASK Grade 16 (R579 660 – R805 884 per annum)
(Basic salary only, excluding benefits)
 

 
Qualifications and requirements:

• BTech Degree / BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering or National Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) (T4).
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA.
• Five years’ relevant experience.
• Valid Code EB driver’s license. 

 
Key attributes and competencies:

• Must be physically fit and healthy (incumbent will be subjected to pre-employment examination as part of the selection process.)
• Must be able to perform manual operations and duties on foot, and will also be required to handle a link stick of + 6 kg in elevated position when removing, replacing or closing of drop out expulsion fuses on overhead distribution networks whilst carrying out switching operations, opening and closing of high voltage overhead line isolators.

• Must be physically fit and healthy – required to rack circuit breakers to various positions – push or pull >20kg; opening and closing of HV isolators and the use of a "link stick” to operate overhead pole mounted section switches and drop out fuses, which requires physical exertion.
• Must be computer literate (MSWord, Excel).
• Rendering standby duty as high voltage switching operator up to 132 000 volts.
• Must be aware of the following stress factors that are implicit in performing the responsibilities/duties of the post – constant alertness for electrical interruptions due to fault conditions or human interference; HV/MV switching in inclement weather under fault conditions; switching in high risk areas, particularly after normal working hours.
• Must be able to cope with mental stress arising from potential or actual physical threat in the form of having to work with high voltage, which requires constant alertness.
• Must be able to meet frequent and unforeseen deadlines and to work under pressure in emergency situations under fault conditions.
• Must be able to deal with conflict situations (such as labour disputes) and disruptive elements and have the capacity to withstand pressure or stress.
• Sight, speech and hearing ability (eye test for colour blindness is required). 

 
Job purpose:
Responsible for supervising, co-ordinating and controlling the System Operations Division for the purpose of ensuring the continuity of electricity supply through the MV and HV networks. 
 
As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
 
Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.
 

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
 
Applications must be made and submitted electronically; hand delivered or mailed applications for this position will not be accepted.
 
Kindly note that all applications for employment should be completed and submitted online on the municipal website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za(go to "Vacancies’ to find the official employment application form of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality). The completed application form must be submitted electronically from this site, accompanied by certified and scanned copies of academic qualifications and a CV.
 
Please complete one employment application form per vacancy.
 
Telephonic enquiries may be directed to the Receptionist, tel: 041 506 3259. 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 8 MARCH 2019 before 12h00 noon.
 
Ref. 29 – 22 February 2019

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