Artisan Electrician, Water & Waste Water Services - Knysna Municipality

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals with enthusiasm for the following career opportunity in our dynamic organisation:

ARTISAN ELECTRICIAN

DIVISION: WATER AND WASTE WATER SERVICES

DIRECTORATE: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

Task Level 10: R263 376 to R341 856 (Basic Salary)

R415 024 to R516 503 (Total Cost to Council Package)

Applicable Municipal benefits will apply.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Maintaining, constructing, installing and commissioning of the electrical network of Knysna municipal area
• Draw electrical flow diagrams
• Inspect electrical motor central panels and equipment
• Assist with the commissioning of electrical Infrastructure
• Maintain telemetry work
• Maintain other electrical infrastructure such as cameras, repeater stations, switch over panels, inverters, back
  up batteries and telemetry systems
• Assist Fitter and Millwright with electricity requirements
• Undertake inspections of electrical installations and report on findings in respect of guidelines provided
• Responsible for on-site Occupational Health and Safety and Supervision of Labour
• Perform overtime and standby duties on a roster basis

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A recognized Trade Test Certificate as an Electrician
• Wireman’s license (Category 2: installation Electrician)
• Qualifications in ORHVS Modules (1-10)
• Certificate undertaking MV joining
• 3 years’ operational and maintenance experience on medium voltage electrical distribution and reticulation
  equipment
• Valid code B or higher driver licence
• Physically fit and health
• Computer Literacy
• Effective communication skills in at least two of the three Western Cape official languages
• Physically fit and healthy
• Prepared to work safely above ground levels i.e should not be afraid of heights and willing to climb ladders
• Willing and prepared to work overtime and standby duties
• Effective communication skills in at least two of the three Western Cape official languages

COMPETENCIES:

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Managing Work, Problem Solving, Planning & Organising, Quality Orientation.

All applications will be considered, but in terms of its Employment Equity Target, the Municipality would prefer to appoint an African, Coloured, Indian, or White Female or an Indian Male if a suitable candidate in that category can be identified.