Qualifications and experience required:

• B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist.
• Five years’ experience.

Special conditions attached to the post:

• A valid Code B driver’s licence.
• Government Certificate of Competence.

Key attributes and competencies:

• Must be physically fit and healthy and able to perform manual operations and duties on foot – is required to occasionally climb ladders or high mast poles and to lift and carry equipment weighting in excess of 20kg.
• Must be able to cope with working under environmental conditions that are physically stressful such as varying temperatures and weather conditions. The job is performed on or near live electricity cables and equipment and in confined areas such as switchyards and enclosed substations.
• Work is performed under pressure e.g. during power failures and under conditions of considerable interruptions, conflicting deadlines and urgent/critical/essential unforeseen issues requiring immediate attention to avoid costly delays or repercussions, causes in high level of time stress. Predetermined deadlines must be adhered to in respect of payroll matters, for example payment of overtime, allowances, etc. Must work overtime and render standby duties.
• Decision-making involving risk is required as incorrect decisions, e.g. during switching operations, could jeopardise the safety to staff, plant and equipment.
• Sight, speech and hearing ability (eye test for colour blindness is required).
• Good communication and administration skills.
• Management, supervisory, negotiation and financial management skills. 

Job purpose

• Responsible for managing, supervising, coordinating, and controlling the installation and maintenance of lighting, underground cables, bundle conductors, transformers, substations, overhead lines, buildings, civil works, and associated equipment, and to provide technical support and advice to all depots including the Transmission Maintenance Division in order to ensure a high standard of service delivery. To contribute towards and achieve the strategic objectives of the IDP process by designing, providing and maintaining electrical infrastructure.
• 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)