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ITHALA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION
 
HV SWITCHING OFFICER ISITHEBE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE: C4 
PROPERTIES DEPARTMENT 
BASED AT MANDINI-ISITHEBE 
REFERENCE NUMBER: LJ21073 
 
An exceptional opportunity awaits a dynamic individual with the right qualifications and experience to assume the position of HV Switching Officer. 
 
 
The successful candidate’s duties will include the following: 
• Carrying out inspections. 
• Taking meter readings. 
• Taking oil samples from electrical equipment. 
• Appropriate external resources are deployed to electrical equipment to maintain equipment. 
• Repairing and installing cables and equipment. 
• Switching load distribution. 
• Installing new equipment. 
• Assist Aftercare department. 
• Providing employees with resources 
• Developing employees. 
• Manage subordinates, performance and provide feedback. 
• Plan & implement work schedules. 
• Safety standards are adhered to in accordance with legislation. 
• Required to do standby duties and work weekends (overtime). 
 
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The following entry requirements must be met in order to be considered for this position: 
• Trade Test with Wireman license (Qualified Electrician) 
• HV Switching Certificate 
• Code 8 Driver’s Licence 
• Possess the appropriate exposure to the electrical infrastructure. 
• The individual must have supervision experience. 
• 2 years exp Experience of switching at 11KV and 132 KV. 
• Have clear understanding of the OHS Act. 
• Travel required and preferably with own car for call outs etc. 
 


All short-listed applicants will be subjected to assessments, references and credit checks 
 
ITHALA EMBRACES THE PRINCIPLES OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT 
 
CLOSING DATE: 27 September 2021 
 
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST FORWARD A DETAILED CV; CERTIFIED COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ID DOCUMENT BY E-MAIL TO HR_recruitment8@ithala.co.za.
KINDLY ALSO INCLUDE A MOTIVATION OF HOW YOU MEET EACH OF THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE AND QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER FOR THE POSITION. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: 
• LATE APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS WITH NO REFERENCE NUMBER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
• E-MAIL USERS ARE REQUESTED TO SET THE DELIVERY OPTION ON BOTH “RETURN RECEIPT” AND “CONFIRM DELIVERY”. 
• CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE LIMITED TO SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES. ALL SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE SUBJECTED TO ASSESSMENTS, REFERENCE AND CREDIT CHECKS. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN 1 MONTH OF CLOSING DATE OF THE ADVERTISEMENT, PLEASE ACCEPT THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.