Electronic Assistant at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose:

• To install, commission, repair and maintain all supervisory and substation security systems/equipment.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Responsible for the construction, maintenance, operation, repair and testing SCADA related equipment and substation security equipment in substations.
• Updating various system databases and compiling substation wiring schedules.
• Conducts fault finding, troubleshooting and problem solving for system/equipment operating malfunctions.
• Installing substation security equipment and assists with commissioning of substation equipment.
• Repairs and maintains all equipment under control of the Control Systems Section.
• Updating computerised records relating to system faults and maintenance applications.
• Promotes safety and accident prevention in the work place in accordance with his or her appointment under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (1993).
• Timeously submits relevant paperwork preceding, during and on completion of work.
• Provides specialist technical advice and instructions to new electricians and subordinates; supervise, motivate, train and discipline apprentices, trade workers and other trainees.

Competencies:

• Managing Work
• Planning & Organising
• Work Place Safety
• Discipline Specific Skills
• Communication
• Customer Orientation & Customer Focus
• Accountability & Ethical Conduct
• Direction Setting
• Team Orientation

Essential Requirements:

• Trade Tested Artisan (Electrician).
• In possession of a NTC2 or NCV3 in Electrical Engineering from a Further Education and Training college registered with the Department of Education.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EB or EC1) as applicable
• Valid First Aid Certificate or be trained within 6 months from date of appointment.
• Must pass a proficiency test, set by the department, to prove sufficient general knowledge of electronic systems associated with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and substation security systems.
• 3 years relevant post apprenticeship experience in the Electricity Supply industry.