Electrical Assistant at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• To perform tasks and activities associated with construction, general maintenance and repair work to electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Undertakes the operation of equipment and general labouring tasks as directed.
• Prepares tools and materials for use by the Supervisor, keeping them ready for tasks at hand and attends to the preparation of the work site.
• Undertakes the loading, coupling and de-coupling of trailers, compressors and other relevant equipment to vehicles for towing purposes.
• Checks the operating condition, connecting and starting equipment and machinery in accordance with standard reporting procedures and reports deviations to the Supervisor.
• Performs the physical installation, positioning of electrical equipment and installation and removal of meters/ready boards.
• Inspects work sites services for suspected tampering and illegal connections in conjunction with the Supervisor.
• Cleans work sites, store equipment and tools and load materials prior to departure from work site.
• Complies with safety standards and ensures a safe working environment.

Essential Requirements    

• Appropriate level of secondary education.
• 3 Months relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• Matric/Grade 12.
• 6 Months relevant experience.