Manager: Measurements at George Local Municipality

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• 8 years or more of relevant experience post registration 
• A relevant National Diploma in Engineering and registration as a PrTechni Eng 
• Valid driver's license (Code EB) 
• Computer Literacy: MS Office 

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Planning, Organisational Awareness, Attention to Detail. 
• Functional Competencies: Design, Project Management, Construction, Operations and Maintenance. 
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Service Delivery Orientation, Communication 
• Personal Competencies: Action and outcome orientation, Resilience, Change readiness, Cognitive ability, Learning orientation, Accountability and ethical conduct. 
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Ensure sound metering installations for precise billing, metering processes, standards and procedures that determines the validity of one of the largest sources of electricity revenue 
• Ensure a sustainable revenue income derived from bulk meter consumers 
• Ensure that the correct tariff / tariff structure has been applied to individual bulk consumers 
• Ensure healthy meter installations and practices for accurate metering and minimizing electrical and revenue losses. 
• Validate both high and low voltage metering installations for billing purposes 
• Ensure that the meter installation comply with NRS057 standards and to validate correct functioning 
• Ensure that meters issued falls within the specification of that specific installation requirements for accurate billing and revenue collection 
• Ensure that Quality of Supply specifications complies with the requirements of the National Energy Regulator (NRS 048) 
• Ensure that all bulk and KVA meter installations and readings are accurately metered, processed and billed 
• Ensure that all consumer related enquiries are dealt with in a professional manner 
• Ensure a quality, safe and sustainable supply of electricity to consumers within the licensed area of George Municipality and within the framework of Council Policy and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 
• Purchase metering and other equipment that meets national set standards for the purpose of billing 
• Ensure seamless functioning of the section and to enforce precise metering methodologies 
• Ensure that accurate operational information is maintained and made available on request and that specific administrative deadlines are complied with 
• Ensure personnel are capacitated and capable of performing at capable levels, address deviations and implement corrective measures to sustain efficiency and productivity 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST 

• Must be able to do complex mathematical notation calculations 
• Must be willing to perform standby duties 
• Must be willing to sign a performance contract with the employer 
• Must be precise, reliable and have high ethics (billing information and meter installations)
• Must be able to communicate in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape 
• Must have numerical skills 
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills 
• Must be able to use own initiative and work independently 
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines 
• Ensure that Engineering principles and standards are adhered to 

CLOSING DATE: July 17, 2026