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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 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.
 

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ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY DIRECTORATE
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (TWO POSITIONS)
(TECHNICAL DIVISION – COMMUNICATION SECTION)
POSITION CODE: 230355
TASK Grade 11 (R415 140 – R577 200 per annum)
(Basic salary only, excluding benefits)
 
Qualification and experience required:
  • National Diploma (Electrical Engineering) (LC)
  • Registered with ECSA
  • A valid Code B driver’s licence.
  • Three years’ relevant experience.
 
Key attributes and competencies:
  • Sight, speech, and hearing ability – colour vision is required to recognise colours on High Voltage live electrical installations and communication circuitry – must be formally tested.
  • Ability to meet frequent unforeseen deadlines and interruptions in the job (tasks often need to be reprioritised due to electronic breakdowns occurring, deadlines having to be met, and unexpected delays being experienced due to human tampering with communications infrastructure).
  • Must be physically fit and healthy and able to perform manual operations and duties on foot – required to carry equipment of 5 – 20 kg and climbing onto switchgear or structures.
  • Must work overtime and render standby duty.
  • Work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
  • Administrative and report-writing skills.
The successful candidates will be required to perform standby duties. He/she will be required to use their own private vehicle for official duties for which the relevant locomotion allowance will be paid.
As part of the selection process, the recommended candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination at the Municipality’s Occupational Health and Safety Division.
 
Job purpose:
Planning, configuring, installing, commissioning, and maintaining the general industrial communication network of the Municipality’s electrical power system, including technical security, telephony and ancillary systems relating to the High Voltage distribution network.
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.



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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: FRIDAY, 26 JANUARY 2024 BEFORE 14:00
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE