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OUDTSHOORN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY - SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
OUDTSHOORN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Closing Date: 27 November 2020
Salary: R329 938 - R428 282
REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Trade Test
- Installation Electrician - (Wireman’s license)
- 3’Years post qualification in Electrical Engineering
- Be able to differentiate between colors
- Code B drivers’ license
- Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office Applications)
- Human Resource Management
- Good Conflict Resolution Skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to manage and integrate the various metering technologies
- Ability to conduct potential fuel fraud/theft investigations internally
- Through knowledge of municipality electricity metering, consumer electrical installation topology
- Willingness to work standby hours and overtime
- Proficient in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Developing and implementation an asset management plan, maintenance plans, maintenance schedules for metering and ancillary equipment
- Successful develop and implement workflow schedules, execution plans
- Acquainted with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations No 85/1993
- Implement and monitor revenue maintenance schedules on road traffic controllers and systems
- Audit by site inspections or other means tampering on consumer installations and municipal property
- Approve and process new applications in terms of Council’s Embedded Generation Policy, Municipal by-laws, NRS standards, safety regulations and related industry standards
- Thorough knowledge of Electrification Projects Testing and Commissioning
- Thorough knowledge of MV distribution substation protection and DC control systems
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview, practical and/or written assessment. They must also be aware that previous employers and references may be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal records be verified.
BENEFITS:
The Council offers competitive benefits such as a housing subsidy, a thirteenth cheque, pension fund, medical aid fund, a study assistance scheme and the transport of furniture under certain conditions.
Application must be on the official application form of the Oudtshoorn Municipality and a covering letter accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (not older than three (3) months) as well as particulars of at least three contactable references, must be submitted to: HR Manager: Transformation & Development, Department Corporate Services, P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620 (submit applications to Recruitment & Selection section), Oudtshoorn Municipality, Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn. Application forms can be downloaded from our website, www.oudtshoorn.gov.za. Please note that there is an error on our website with regards to submitting applications via the website.