MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant National Diploma in Engineering and registration as a Professional Technician
• Computer literacy: MS Office
• Valid Code B drivers’ license
• 5 – 8 years of relevant experience post registration in a similar environment
• To be authorised as a Control Officer in the George Municipality (Level A) within a 12 month period from the date of appointment

COMPETENCIES:

• Planning, Organisational Awareness, Attention to Detail
• Design, Project Management, Construction, Operations and Maintenance
• Interpersonal Relationships, Service Delivery Orientation, Communication
• Action and outcome orientation, Resilience, Change readiness, Cognitive ability, Learning orientation, Accountability and ethical conduct
• Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure that all the Control Room functions are well coordinated according to High Voltage Regulations in order to prevent fatal injuries and damage to electrical apparatus.
• To help plan for apparatus and system upgrades before the apparatus or system becomes overloaded in order Ensure economical loading of network within contractual limits as not to violate the notified maximum demand and chargeable demand limits and to ensure that distribution apparatus is operated within design limits.
• Able to identify the different characteristics of individual apparatus in order to eliminate unnecessary time delay in isolating system changes and behaviour.
• Avoid financial penalties and to act preventatively to eliminate damage to consumer and municipal equipment and coordinate power resources.
• Ensure optimal use of power supply which saves costs and avoids fines being issued by ESKOM, as well as to locate faults and restore power to consumers as soon as possible.
• Ensure that all the new apparatus and equipment installed works according to prescribed standards.
• Ensure power is restored quickly and safely and ensure continuity between all role players in times of major power failures and in disaster situations.
• Ensure that analysis on the SCADA System is conducted frequently and to determine causes in order to take preventative measures to minimize down time and restore power supply with the least possible delay.
• Ensure that all Trainees are competent after having successfully completed the course based on the George Municipality’s High Voltage Operating Regulations prior to being issued with an Authorization Certificate.
• Ensure that specifications for various applications are drawn up and that it complies to specifications.
• Ensure that all authorized personnel are constantly tested to ensure compliance with authorization requirements in order to operate safely and swiftly.
• Present statistical information for future planning and information purposes.
• Ensure that management and the relieve shift Controller is informed and updated with operational issues.
• Emphasize the mental strength and professional capabilities the incumbent must possess in order to function efficiently.
• Ensure personnel are capacitated and capable of performing at capable levels, address deviations and implement corrective measures to sustain efficiency and productivity.
• In order to ensure that accurate operational information is maintained and made available on request and that specific administrative deadlines are complied with.
• Ensure that inputs are given and solutions sought the eliminate health and safety risks and to ensure that engineering issues on the distribution network are tended to