Snr Engineer: Public Lighting – ENER20528 needed at City of Ekurhuleni

Minimum Requirements:

• B-Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)/ Relevant NQF7 qualification
• ECSA registered (Pr Eng,/Pr Tech./Pr Cert Eng)
• Code B drivers’ licence
• 5 years experience in the operation, maintenance and refurbishment of municipal electrical distribution networks or a similar environment
• Electrical engineer’s certificate of competency will be an added advantage

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the support services of the of the electrical distribution network business unit
• Provide strategic support to the chief area engineer to meet the departments strategic goals and objectives
• Manage, control and coordinate the maintenance of streetlights and area lighting to ensure optimum service delivery.
• Manage the performance of electrical networks to identify trends of electrical equipment failures and derive effective solutions and remedies.
• Prepare reports as per developed set standards, requirements, legislation and regulations.
• Appoint and monitor contractors in accordance with supply chain measures and procedures.
• Evaluate and monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Design and review street, area and sport field lighting designs and review plans and specifications of proposed new lighting installations.
• Ensure compliance to governance, legislation and mitigate risks with area of accountability.
• Manage and maintain electrical infrastructure which include street, and area lighting and electrical maintenance of Council buildings.
• Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing a meaningful context, setting performance standards and educating on policies and processes.