Artisan Electrician X2 at Knysna Municipality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or equivalent N4 certificate
• 3 years’ relevant experience
• Valid Electrician Trade Certificate
• High Voltage Regulations (ORHVS Regs)
• First Aid Level 1
• Code C1 Public Driving Licence
• PRDP- Professional driving permit (PrDP)
• Physically healthy and fit
• Be able to work at heights
• Exposure to SSEG, inverters, UPS and solar plant environment (would be an added advantage)
• Proficiency in English and at least one of the other official languages of the Western Cape Province

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Perform High Voltage switching on the electrical system as per ORHVS
• Co-ordinate activities/ sequences associated with trouble shooting/ fault finding and repairing to medium/ low
• voltage reticulation and electrical systems
• Perform activities and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality of medium/ low voltage
• electrical reticulation system
• Maintaining, constructing, installing and commissioning of the electrical network of Knysna municipal area,
• which include: - 11 kV and 22kV overhead lines, underground cables, switchgear, Mini-Substations, Ring Main
• Units (RMU), Transformers 400V/ 230V distribution Kiosks, and allied work as well as 11kV and 22kV cable
• joint using heat shrink
• Maintaining streetlights and high mast lights
• Maintaining traffic lights
• Installation of new domestic service connections and pre-paid meter installations and conversations
• 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 staff
• Attend to customer electrical faults/ complaints
• Perform overtime and standby duties on a roster basis
• Perform specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy and/ or specialised vehicles and equipment
• (Crane Trucks, etc.) during electrical installation, repair and maintenance activities
• Adhering to all safety and health practices and promote good housekeeping on an ongoing basis

COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Planning; Organisational Awareness; Attention to Detail