Chief Training Officer at eThekwini Municipality

Job description

Grade 13,Ref No 33006230

Job Purpose:

To manage and co-ordinate all functions of the Training Centre (System Operations) and to plan, design and market all courses presented by the Training Centre.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Undertakes responsibility for all training activities for the current and future requirements.
• Responsible for direction and control of all staff of the centre as well as administrative functions of the centre. Markets the training centres courses, learning programme, etc to local authorities, Eskom, Telkom, major industries and other Units.
• Assesses learners and training personnel and evaluates training provided to local authorities, Telkom and industrial customers.
• Assumes responsibility for taking financial control and attends to the ongoing financial needs of the training centre.
• Identifies training and development needs of staff and updates training materials to meet training needs.
• Keeps abreast with technical developments and innovations in the electrical industry and undergoes training for personal development.
• Recommends and approves applications for electricians to be deemed competent or authorised persons from medium to high voltages.
• Promotion of system operation safety to electricity unit staff, local authorities and industrial customers. Undertakes special projects, including productivity improvement programmes and training related assignments.

Essential Requirements:

• National Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering or an alternative qualification, acceptable to the Head: Electricity.
• Must be authorised without restriction in terms of the System Operating Regulations to operate on MV and HV systems or be in a position to become authorised to operate on HV systems within 6 months of appointment.
• Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B).
• 5 Years all round knowledge of the operations of an electricity supply authority.
• Considerable practical "hands on" experience (minimum 7 years) in all aspects of electrical reticulation which must include switching, isolating and earthing of mains and apparatus operating at high voltage levels ranging from 220 to 11000 volts.
• Pass a proficiency test set by the department to prove sufficient general knowledge of all aspects of electrical reticulation, distribution and transmission with particular emphasis on operating procedures.

Preferred Requirements:

• Deemed medium voltage competent, in terms of the Safety Rules, on overhead mains, underground mains and substation maintenance.
• Knowledge of and experience in HV transmission and substations, including authorisation to operate on HV systems.

Special Conditions:

• 40 hour, 5 day week.
• Be prepared to work overtime when required to meet the exigencies of the service.
• Permanent locomotion allowance or departmental transport at the discretion of the Head: Electricity.
• Protective Clothing: As per PPE Schedule.