Re - Senior Manager: Electro-Technical - Worcester at Breede Valley Municipality

Job Purpose: 

• Responsible for strategic corporate decision making as member of the Strategic Management Team representing the Electrical Services Division
• Strategically involved in devising new policies, decision making, financial and functional planning and operation of the Division
• Strategic management in planning and coordinating key performance areas of Electrical Services Division.
• Responsible for the provision of a quality, safe and sustainable supply of electricity to all consumers within the Breede Valley Municipal Area within the framework of Council policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Duties:  

• To provide a climate conducive to meet the objectives of the Electrical Services Division, and to ensure that Key Performance Areas are identified, objectives aligned, and appropriate procedures developed and implemented on approval to guide administrative and technical compliance
• Ensure the functionality is positioned to deliver on strategic Electrical Services objectives
• Ensure a quality, safe and sustainable supply of electricity to all consumers within the licensed area in the Municipality and within the framework of Council Policy and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Ensure financial planning and control within the Electrical Services Division and that accurate estimates are prepared in relation to requirements enabling the Division to contribute positively towards meeting operational and maintenance objectives and sustaining the quality and standards of sustainable service delivery  
• To ensure that the assets of the Division are properly managed and maintained to ensure proper functioning
• Compliance with the Quality Management System and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Ensure a high level of discipline and productivity of staff, setting goals and objectives to achieve pre-set targets, and to manage personnel related requirements and issues
• To ensure that contractual terms and conditions are adhered to without any risk to Council
• To ensure that information on documentation and advice on relevant matters is made available and communicated through the various mediums available
• To ensure accurate information is maintained and administrative requirements is effectively and professionally managed through the implementation of practices, procedures and policies
• To ensure compliance with the Quality Management System and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or B Tech Degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent (NQF Level 7)

• Eligible for Professional Registration in terms of Act 46 of 2000, sec 18 (1)(a)(i) Professional Engineer or sec 18 (1)(a)(ii) Professional Engineer Technologist and must complete required professional registration within eight (8) months period from the date of appointment.
• Certificate of Competency as Electrical Engineer in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and the Regulations concerning the Certificate of Competency, 1990.
• Seven (7) years relevant experience in a managerial position in Electrical Engineering and, including, a minimum of 3 years of working experience in the field of electrical engineering after obtaining a bachelor’s degree or B Tech Degree.
• Computer Literacy: MS Office
• Code B driver’s license
• Must be able to communicate in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages in the Western Cape
• Compliance with the National Treasury Regulations on the required Minimum Competency Level Unit Standards applicable to this position, or must complete the unit standards within an eighteen (18) months period from the date of appointment as provided for in GNR 1146 under GG 41996, dated 26 October 2018
• Core Professional Competencies: Planning, Organizational Awareness & Attention to Detail.
• Functional Competencies: Design, Project Management, Construction, Operations & Maintenance
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation
• Personal Competencies: Action & outcome orientation, Resilience, Change Readiness, Cognitive Ability, Learning Orientation, Accountability & Ethical Conduct.
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Impact & Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching & Mentoring