Electrical Engineer/Technician at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant comparable qualification (NQF6) as recognised by SAQA with a minimum of five years post trade / qualification experience.
• Be competent in plant maintenance, power generation, diagnostics and repairs with proven fault-finding capabilities. Preferably have hands-on experience in facility management.
• The incumbent has to be familiar with good workshop practices, correct use of basic workshop tools and an understanding of current work, health and safety policies. It would be an advantage if there is experience with maintenance management plans as well as all the services that would be found in facilities like hotels or hospitals

Duties

• The incumbent will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, fault-finding on and repairs of all the electrical equipment of Marion Base and associated buildings and field huts, including the power generators, forklift, air-conditioning-, refrigeration, water reticulation and waste water systems. All electrical work will have to be done by this person. Operate cargo handling equipment.
• The incumbent will report to the team leader and will be part of the technical team, led by the technical team leader that has to perform any additional base related technical functions. Prepare monthly and annual reports, do stock-takes to order spares and equipment and do other common “non-technical” duties performed by expedition members. 

Candidate Profile

• The incumbent must be computer literate, have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team.The incumbent will execute duties at a Sub/Antarctic Base and adhere to the health, safety and environmental requirements