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NELSON MANDELA BAY METRO
 


​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 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, unless otherwise stated in the advertisement.
 
ELECTRICITY & ENERGY DIRECTORATE 
ARTISAN: ELECTRICAL (TWO POSITIONS)
(LOSS CONTROL)
POSITION CODE: 250629
TASK Grade 10 (R410 784 – R571 104 per annum)
(Basic salary only, excluding benefits)
 
Qualifications and experience required:
  • Qualified Electrical Engineering Artisan.
  • One-year relevant experience.
 
Key attributes and competencies:
  • Must be physically fit, healthy, and able to perform manual operations and duties on foot - equipment and tools of up to 20kg must be lifted or carried; drives to and visits sites; climbs ladders.
  • Works in environmental conditions that are physically stressful such as varying temperatures and weather conditions, working in confined spaces and unhygienic places and exposed to potential physical threat when having to visit unsafe residential and business areas and working with live electrical wiring.
  • Sight, speech and hearing ability.
 
Special conditions attached to the position:
  • Must have your own vehicle and a valid Code C1 driver’s licence. A locomotion allowance will be paid in terms of the relevant policy.
  • The physical attributes associated with this post necessitates that the incumbent is physically fit and able-bodied to perform the relevant functions, and as such, shortlisted candidates will be required to submit themselves to the Municipal Medical Doctor to be medically examined as part of the selection process.
  • The successful candidate will be required to perform standby duties.
 
Job purpose:
Supervising the activities of subordinate staff in the Loss Control Southern Region Section and conducting investigations into meter tampering, disconnecting and reconnecting meters and performing duties in relation thereto with a view to reduce the loss of income in respect of electricity sales sustained by the Council.
As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, 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:
Kindly note that all applications for employment and supporting documentation in respect of the advertised vacancy should be submitted online on the municipal website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za (go to ‘Vacancies’ to find the documentation for details for submitting online applications). It is advisable to submit applications online in good time to allow time for attending to queries that may arise when submitting applications.
Hand-delivered or mailed applications for this position will not be accepted.
Telephonic enquiries may be directed to the Receptionist, tel. 041 506 3259.
 
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: WEDNESDAY, 30 JULY 2025 BEFORE 14:00
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE