Manager: Systems at George Local Municipality

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• 3-5 years relevant experience since obtaining BTech 
• A relevant B Tech degree in Engineering 
• Computer Literacy: MS Office 

COMPETENCIES:

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

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Ensure pre-defined goals and objectives related to the cost-effective maintenance and upgrading of systems are being achieved. 
• Optimize Systems functions and consequently the electrical distribution network in terms of safety of personnel, continuity of supply, wellbeing of electrical infrastructure, operations, maintainability, reliability, availability while keeping abreast with latest technology 
• Ensure acceptable performance levels are sustained and adequate direction provided enabling the department to accomplish laid down objectives. 
• Ensure the inclusion of modern SCADA and Telemetry in the distribution automation, management of data information systems and direct access to Intelligent Electronic Devices 
• Ensure that projects are completed within budget, time frames, specification, and standard and to the satisfaction of the Directorate, and that it complies to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 
• Ensure the advancement of Power System Automation in the cutting-edge technology in electrical engineering 
• Ensure the controlled accuracy of the configuration data of the SCADA System 
• Manage the installation of 'new electricity stations’ as medium to the Central Interface Units and to allow for the growing distribution network to be digitally displayed on the SCADA computer in the Control Room 
• Ensure a reliable data communication system and the availability of the various systems required to guarantee optimal functionality 
• Ensure that the correct medium is introduced for data transmission from remote locations to the Control Room 
• Reduce the electrical demand at certain times results in savings totalling millions of rand for the Council every year without inconveniencing consumers 
• The loss of the system will result in high harmonics and instability on the network as well as an increase in the electricity usage from Eskom 
• Ensure that all substation designs and integrations conform to the specifications and standards as required 
• Ensure job satisfaction and a high level of discipline and productivity of all divisional staff. 
• Ensure that the data communication link optic fibre network is maintained in order to provide an effective critical data communication system 
• Ensure that communication channels are effective and that information is obtained and shared, to secure the effective operation of the substation 
• Ensure effective financial management, the achievement of goals and objectives and prevent financial lost 
• Ensure that project planning is performed in order to assist completion within specified times, and to the satisfaction of the Directorate 
• Ensure that records are being kept of related documentation and to secure proper communication between the section and other internal and external structures or related parties 
• Necessary equipment used, is very sensitive and expensive and must be handled accordingly. It is vital to keep record of all equipment in case of a failure and for inventory purposes. 
• Firmware is recorded so that upgrades are easily implemented and compatibility with new/ existing equipment identified 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST 

• Problem solving skills 
• Analytical and conceptual thinking 
• Able to work with sophisticated equipment 
• In-depth knowledge of load control management systems 
• Wide knowledge of electricity distribution equipment and intelligent electronic devices 
• Must be able to operate completely independent. 
• Must be willing to perform standby duties 
• Accurate and Controlled of decision making to insure correct and safe operation of the power distribution network 
• Attention to detail 
• Sound project management skills 
• Must be able to do duties as accurate as possible to insure correct operation of the power distribution network. 
• Must have strong skills in Decimal, Hexadecimal and Binary numerical systems 
• The incumbent of this post needs a good working understanding of other Engineering disciplines (e.g. Protection/ Measurements) and of power system control to be able to configure the SCADA and Telemetry Systems 
• Ad hoc Control Officer during normal working hours 
• Must be able to communicate in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape, with English being preferred. 

CLOSING DATE: July 17, 2026