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OUDTSHOORN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
SENIOR MANAGER: ELECTRO TECHNICAL SERVICES

Closing Date: 27 November 2020

Salary: R 656 322 - R 851 956

 
REQUIREMENTS
  • B degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  • ECSA Registration
  • Government Certificate of Competency as Electro - Technical Engineer (Factories)
  • 5 Years’ experience in electricity distribution environment
  • Code B drivers’ license
  • Be able to differentiate between colors
  • Good communicator and personal management skills  
  • Proficient in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
  • Medium and low voltage distribution management and system planning
  • Extensive knowledge in MV power system protection and fault finding
  • Proficient in contract management and compilation of tenders
 
  • Acquired with industry code of practices, NRS specifications, Electrical bylaws and standards
  • Knowledge of electricity distribution legal framework and NERSA license pre-requisites
  • Budgeting skill in terms of the MFMA
  • Good knowledge of the IDP, SDBIP, KPA’s and KPI’s
  • Good knowledge of Municipal electricity tariffs and NERSA approval procedure
  • Management review and implement asset management plan
  • Implement revenue enhancement, manage distribution losses
  • Compilation annual operating capital and MTREF budget
  • In liaison with DoE and local human settlement divisions manage the Integrated National Electrification Plan
  • Implement and maintain effective and preventative maintenance services on all vehicles, plant and equipment
  • Frequently up policies, by-laws, standard and SOP’s
  • Good communicator and personal management skills
  • Ensure a safe working environment, promote health and safety workforce and ensure safety to community
 
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.
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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. The successful candidate will participate in the perk car user scheme of the Municipality and will also receive a cell phone allowance.
 
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.

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