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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT VACANCIES
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT VACANCIES
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
CLOSING DATE : 29 October 2018
NOTE: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00 should you experience any difficulties with your online application, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202.
OTHER POST
CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: PLANNING AND SUPPORT (BULK ELECTRICITY) REF NO: LG 2018-41
SALARY: Grade A: R422 139 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE: Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: A National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 6 years' post qualification technical (engineering) experience; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: Courses relating to electrical industry; Experience in the following: Policy development experience; Human Resource Management experience; Conducting municipal assessments regarding municipal electrical services; Electrical Master Planning experience; Renewable Energy experience; Tender specification, Contract Law, Conditions of Contract and Contract Administration. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: electrical practices, interpretation of electrical drawings; HV/MV/LV electrical networks and electrical terminology; SANS, Building Regulations & OHS Act, Construction Act; Standard systems and measuring & testing electrical work; Quality control; MFMA and SCM procedures; Applicable legislation; Construction Contract & Engineering Law; Renewable Energy, Electrical Master Planning; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy.
DUTIES: To provide the following: Technical support to the Chief Engineer by managing and inspecting the Province’s MIG electrical projects; Perform a technical supportive role to various departments, local authorities and others (consultants, contractors, etc); Design, monitor and conduct site monitoring on electrical installations at various community facilities as part of the Department’s support to the Directorate: Service Delivery Integration; Liaison with Institutions, Utilities and Departments in the Energy related field, e.g. ESKOM, Department of Energy (DoE), AMEU, SARPA, South Cape Karoo Electricity Forum, Renewable Energy Service Providers, etc.; Contribute inputs into the Integrated Growth Plans (IGP’s) of Municipalities; Participate in the Renewable Energy Framework strategies; Manage and monitor the process of roll-out of the Electrical Master Planning at Municipalities in the Province; Manage and monitor progress with regard to Free Basic Electricity (FBE) in the Province.
ENQUIRIES: Mr L Eksteen at (021) 483 3154