Assistant Manager: Protection, Test and Metering needed at Polokwane Local Municipality

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) or relevant equivalent NQF 7 qualification.
• ECSA professional registration as an Engineer (Pr Eng) or Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng) will be an added advantage.
• 3-5 years’ experience in electricity distribution protection, of which 2 years should be at supervisory level

Duties:

• Manage the testing and commissioning of electrical distribution equipment. Monitor the performance of the Test Section by verbal feedback and fault reports on cable fault locations and test result on other equipment.
• Coordinate and instruct the testing of switchgear panels, transformers and cables to determine if equipment complies with minimum requirements of the installation. Instruct subordinates of new and existing electricity distribution equipment to be tested.
• Ensure fault levels on all busbars are calculated by means of a complete electrical network analysis. Ensure power system protection relay-setting sheets are compiled and subordinates are instructed to implement new and/or revised settings.
• Ensure the performance of power system protection equipment is monitored and deviations are investigated and resolved. Investigate and recommend new technologies used in tripping supplies. Ensure proper facilities are provided for the cleaning, charging, and testing of batteries