Qualifications and experience required:

• B.Sc. degree or B.Tech. (Electrical Engineering) (Heavy Current).
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer OR Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA.
• Five to seven years’ relevant work experience.
• A valid Code B driver’s licence.

Key attributes and competencies:

• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other official local language.
• Strategic management and forward planning to achieve short- and long-term objectives of section.
• Good interpersonal, communication and managerial skills.
• Good budget management skills.
• Ability to plan, formulate and implement policies, projects or programmes.
• Excellent report-writing and presentation skills.
• High level of attention to detail.

Special conditions associated with the position:

• Must be physically fit and able-bodied.
• Must be able to perform manual operations and duties on foot. Need to carry out construction site visits and inspection of projects.
• Sight, speech and hearing ability.

Job purpose:

• Managing the provision of sustainable electricity to all living in informal settlements and low-cost housing in the municipal area according to agreed engineering standards, political directives and budgetary limitations in terms of the strategic objectives as determined in the Municipality’s Integrated Development Plan.
• 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)