Artisan: Electrical (Technical Services) at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Qualifications and experience required:

• Qualified Electrician (Electrical Engineering).
• One year relevant experience.

Special conditions attached to the position:

• Code B driver's licence.

Key attributes and competencies:

• Must be physically fit and healthy — test equipment weighing more than 20kg must be carried into substations.
• Must be able to cope with mental stress which arise from potential or actual physical threat - actual threat due to working in presence of live high voltages; potential threat because of often working in an environment where explosion of switchgear can occur and high-risk residential areas. Other factors inherent to the post that are mentally stressful pertain to tripping an incorrect breaker which can lead to electricity shutdowns with financial loss for the Municipality and commercial consumers.
• Having to work overtime and standby duty are inherent to the post.
• Ability to meet frequent pre-determined deadlines and interruptions in the job.
• Must be able to perform manual operations and duties on foot.
• Good sight, speech and hearing ability (may not be colour blind - interpreting colour wiring codes and plant status indication are required).
• The successful candidates shall be required to perform standby duties and shall work night shifts. As part of the selection process, the recommended candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination at the Municipality’s Occupational Health and Safety Division.

Job purpose:

• To perform protection maintenance on transmission, distribution and rural level of the Municipality's electricity network for the purposes of providing a sustainable electrical supply to the industrial, commercial and domestic community in the municipal area.
• 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.