Artisan: Electrical (SS) POSITION CODE: 230353 at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Qualifications and experience required:

• Qualified Electrician.
• Crane Operator’s Certificate.
• One year’s relevant experience.
• A valid Code C driver’s licence including PDP.

Key attributes and competencies:

• Must be physically fit and healthy and able to perform manual operations and duties on foot – is required to carry, lift or push material and equipment weighing over 20kg. It is also required to climb a ladder and to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to cope with working under environmental conditions that are physical stressful such as varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Must be able to cope with mental stress arising from potential or actual physical threat as work is performed in close proximity to live electrical equipment.

Job purpose:

• Performing duties associated with the electrical installation, construction, maintenance and repair of distribution substation equipment, including inspecting for load and fault reporting, overhauling/testing distribution transformers and auto re-closers, attending to routine administrative recording requirements and monitoring and correcting subordinate personnel in terms of productivity and work performance.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.