Manager : Electro Technical Services at Emthanjeni Local Municipality

Salary: R 715 886.00 – R 929 248.00 (Task Level 16)
Above mentioned post offers the following benefits:

• 13th Cheque
• Pension fund benefits
• Medical aid fund benefits
• Leave and housing benefits

Key Requirements:

• B-Tech Elec Eng or equivalent
• NQF Level 7/8
• Completed Minimum Competency Level Training or willingness to complete
• Minimum Competency Level Training within 18 months.
• Code B Driver’s license Registered with SAEE or Department of Labour as a General Machinery Regulation 2.
• Must be appointed under Occupational Health & Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 under point 2 as an accountable person for all safety procedures and a government ticket will be an added advantaged.
• At least 5 years postgraduate practical experience in the operation and maintenance of HV and MV Electrical Distribution Equipment
• At least 5 years of senior management experience
• Computer literacy (MS Office applications)
• Operational budget inputs and implementation
• Financial management skills
• Good communication, interpersonal, motivational and conflict management skills.
• Intimate knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must work overtime/attend meetings after normal office hours when required
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional
• Engineer or Professional Certificated Engineer will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent of the post will be responsible to:

• Coordinate activities and procedures associated with direct supervision and monitoring of personnel, services and the status/general condition of the Electrical Services Division
• Responsible for the supervision of machinery in terms of Regulation 2(1) of the General Machinery Regulations of the OHS Act,85/1993
• Analysing activities and information in terms of service delivery and needs of internal customers and inspections in order to identify trends and needs for new services Provide policy and operational direction to the division by interpreting policies, legislation and trends and guiding the division in implementing updated policies and procedures
• Develop divisional strategy and ensure implementation to provide effective service delivery
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of systems, policies, procedures and processes
• Monitoring legal requirements and government reporting regulations applicable to the division and making recommendations to director as to the implementation or amendment of systems, policies, procedures and processes to ensure adherence to safety and other legal requirements
• Plan and manages utilisation of resources
• Handle all administrative services of the division
• Financial control and risk management Control key activities/programmes associated with electrical projects encompassing installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of reticulation systems and support structures
• Direct and control the implementation of planned maintenance programs to high; medium and low voltage reticulation systems