Smart Metering Technical Engineer needed at SANEDI

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Job title : Smart Metering Technical Engineer

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : December 20, 2024

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Qualifications and requirements

  • BSc (Hons) Electrical/Electronics/Information Engineering
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in electricity smart meter rollout within municipal distribution environment
  • Knowledge of the electricity distribution industry
  • ICT and systems engineering knowledge
  • Knowledge in Project Management (PMI)
  • Knowledge of electrical South African engineering standards, good practices, policy and regulations.

Job Knowledge and Skills Required

  • Have an extensive understanding of electricity smart technology and advanced metering infrastructure.
  • Experience working with Municipalities and understanding of municipal electricity distribution business
  • Project Monitoring, evaluation and verification
  • Have an understanding of back-office management systems and metering, communications and control protocols technologies.
  • Have strong computer skills, using appropriate electrical modelling software applications, mastery of all applications of the MS Office Suite package.

Soft skills

  • High level of problem solving and analytical skills
  • Strong leadership, managerial and coordination skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate the implementation of large multi-stakeholder projects, including financial and technical aspects.
  • Ability to coordinate and supervise multiple Project Implementation Units in their implementation of technical activities in partnership with a variety of subnational stakeholder groups, including community and government.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and excellent written and oral communication abilities.
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of the organization and with counterparts in outside organizations.
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely
  • Ability to work in a team and individually.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • The Smart Metering Technical Engineer shall be responsible for the planning and implementation of project monitoring, evaluation and verification
  • Development and implementation of smart metering solutions, including hardware and software configurations, whilst ensuring all systems meet regulatory and operational requirements
  • Overall management of field workers to ensure timely and accurate reporting are delivered to the PMU.
  • Day to day tracking of meter installations
  • Monitoring of live status reports in the PMU back office
  • Conduct tests on smart meters and related systems to ensure functionality and accuracy. Diagnose issues and provide effective solution
  • Preparation and presentation of status reports to the PMU, National Treasury and other key project stakeholders
  • Analyse data from smart meters for performance monitoring, reporting and optimisation of energy consumption
  • Develop self and other team members through training, and sharing of experiences in the area of technical expertise and understanding of succession planning to promote team growth.
  • Oversee the installation audit and verification process for installed smart meters in municipalities in compliance with the NT requirements
  • Report on stakeholder engagement and maintain stakeholder relationships
  • Meets timeline for delivery of duties

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