Artisan Electrician at Beaufort West Municipality

JOB PURPOSE:

• To coordinate and control the set-up, work in progress and completion of specialized tasks/ activities associated with medium/low voltage electrical construction/installation, monitoring and correcting support personnel productivity and performance and attending to routine/general administrative recording requirements contributing to the accomplishment of departmental objectives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 with N3 in Electrical Engineering and a Trade Test Electrical (red seal)
• 1-2 years’ experience required
• A Valid Code EC1 Driver’s Licence.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• 2 years relevant experience within a municipal environment.
• Installation Electrician/ Electrical Wiremen’s Licence.
• Experience with MV networks

KNOWLEDGE AND SCOPE OF WORK:

• Perform activities within a trade. Works independently and could supervise staff

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST:

• The physical attributes required for the performance of tasks associated with specific key performance areas in this post necessitates that the incumbent be physically fit and able bodied.
• Required to work in all weather conditions

KEY DUTIES:
CO-ORDINATION AND SUPERVISION

• Completes internal transactional documentation (time sheets, log sheet, progress and productivity field report, etc.) and related forms (vehicle checklist)
• Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy and/or specialized vehicles and equipment (crane trucks, etc.) during electrical construction/installation activities
• Co-ordinates activities associated with the construction and installations of medium/low voltage electrical networks
• Co-ordinates activities and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality of medium/ low voltage electrical reticulation systems
• Co-ordinates activities/ sequences associated with trouble shooting/ fault finding and repairing to medium/ low voltage reticulation and electrical systems
• Co-ordinates and controls the tasks/activities of personnel and allocates and prioritizes outcomes
• Informal Reporting

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 30 JANAURY 2026 AT 12:00

• Formal Reporting
• Production of Documents
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Perform any other related duties as instructed by supervisor