Chief Technician: New Metering & Electrical Installations - ENER19992 at City of Ekurhuleni

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma (N/T/S) Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) / NQF 6 Qualification
• 3 Phase Tester (Wireman’s License)
• ECSA Registered (Pr. Techni Eng.)
• Knowledge of Municipal Electrical Distribution Network and Metering
• Valid driver’s licence
• 3 years’ experience in similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the new metering and electrical installation subsection to ensure that it performs efficiently, effectively and productively
• Ensure that all new equal to or below 100A 3phase service connection and all electrical installations comply with OHS Act and related regulations
• Manage the compliance of Electrical Installation in terms of Electrical Installation Regulations
• Implement revenue protection measures to maximise income for Council as guided by metering policies
• Implement customer technical education services initiatives to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
• Manage small revenue based capital budget allocations of the specific area of responsibility
• Ensure that meter and electrical installations comply with the relevant electrical by-laws
• Execute Governance and Risk Management, Council policies and municipal by-laws to ensure effective revenue protection and legal compliance
• Apply specialist knowledge in the field of electricity 3 phase and single phase metering to ensure that CoE’s metering remains at a very high standard of accuracy
• Manage the fleet, material and assets used and situated within the section to ensure that metering and administrative functions are executed at a high standard
• Plan and design meter related infrastructure to ensure that it meets the demands
• Comply with legislation and organisational policy to effectively contribute towards meeting organisational objectives
• Apply a good work ethic to prevent financial losses
• Ensure compliance with the Batho Pele principles, maintain good customer relations and efficient and productive service delivery
• Apply a good work ethic to maintain a high level of productivity

Closing Date : 2025-11-04