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STELLENBOSCH LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
READVERTISEMENT
 
SUPERINTENDENT CONSTRUCTION 
ELECTRICAL SERVICES 
INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES 
IS/ELS/PDCS/SC/01
The successful incumbent will report to the Manager: Operations and Maintenance 
 
 
Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF4) •N3 – Electrical Engineering with a Wireman’s Licence •Trade Tested Artisan •Be a qualified and competent trade tested Electrician with operational and maintenance and construction experience on medium, high and low voltage electrical distribution and reticulation equipment within the EDI •A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Authorized Person (Authorise refers to the giving of permission in writing to perform specific duties and responsibilities ito these regulations. Authorisation remains valid for a max period of 3 years which is based on divisional requirements; Authorised persons means a person who has been authorized in terms of these regulations; Only persons who have satisfied the designated persons i.t.o. the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) (General Machinery Regulation 2(1) that their knowledge is adequate to perform specific duties on specified plant and that their knowledge of these regulations is sufficient, may be authorized.) within the EDI environment, and appointed as responsible person to direct medium voltage switching operations to field staff• Code B driver’s license 
 
 
Other Requirements: Computer literacy – MS Word & Excel • Managerial and supervisory skills •Fluent in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape •Human relations and communication skills •Conflict handling skills • Ability to give attention to detail •High level of responsibility •Ability to work under pressure without tolerance for errors• Physically fit and able to perform duties typical of maintenance and operations of a Municipal electrical network. • Ability to work as a member of a team• Sound knowledge of applicable/relevant Standards (SANS, NRS), electrical installation regulations (OHS Act), By Laws and commissioning procedures. 
 
Responsibilities/Duties: Provide Inspections and preventative maintenance, planning and construction with regard to electricity network • Provide support with planning and construction to ensure sustainable electricity provisioning• Supervise the operation of electrical network systems w.r.t. construction• Supervise the maintenance of electrical network systems w.r.t. Construction• Supervise the construction and installation of new, or upgrade electrical services• Ensure proper planning and project management (Audit and maintenance) of Electricity network• Supervise and render emergency standby duty• Supervise staff and maintenance activities in construction and installation of services• Coordinate specific administrative requirements • Assist Manager with annual budget, motivation reports and costing estimates• Ensure implementation of occupational health and safety regulations in the workplace• Coordinate and implement service provider agreements• Implement the department’s communication and reporting strategies aimed at providing information• Direct, control and supervise staff and ensure effective and efficient outcomes related to the section are achieved• Issue work permits for work on high voltage electrical networks• Verify work of appointed contractors and demand compliance with specifications• Adhere and ensure implementation to perform safety functions in terms of the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and regulations• Ensuring a high level of discipline in the section •Willingness and availability to work after hours and in emergencies, as well as doing standby duty 
 
Added advantage: First Aid Certificate
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Job related enquiries: Mr Mark Benson (021) 808 8326 
 
General Enquiries: Lanese September 021 808 8064 or Lucretia Koegelenberg 021 808 8102 
 
Salary: R 329 988.49- R 428 337.78 84 (subject to evaluation) Plus benefits 
 
Applications, clearly marked, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, a covering letter and the details of contactable referees, must be emailed to the Human Resource Management Services at Stellenbosch Municipality at the following email address specifically linked to the above Directorate: infrastructurejobs@stellenbosch.gov.za
 
Please note that Stellenbosch does not have an application form. 
 
Please state the name of the position in the subject of your email for identification purposes. 
 
Applications for the above mentioned vacancy must be sent via the given email. If not it will not be considered. No hand delivered or posted applications will be considered. 
 
Please note: By applying for this position, the candidate consents to verification checks of qualifications and criminal records. Candidates must be willing to be subjected to a rigorous evaluation process. Originally completed applications, accompanied by originally-certified true copies of qualification certificates (degrees, diplomas, certificates, school certificates, etc.) as well as required driver's licenses, Professional Driver’s Permits and registration certificates from professional bodies, where applicable. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and no supporting documentation will be returned. No copies of certified copies will be accepted. 
 
Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker/ member of the Selection Committee, is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification of your application. 
 
Closing date: 12 October 2020 @ 12:00 
 
Stellenbosch Municipality is an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. The requirements of the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the selection criteria/process. If you do not hear from us within ten (10) weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. For more details on vacancies, visit our website www.stellenbosch.gov.za. The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment and to add/amend/change the salary package.