Senior Manager Electro Technical Services (REF: EL 1) at Witzenberg Municipality

alary: Basic Salary R 1 010 269.61 per annum (Post Level T18 of a Grade 4 Municipality)

Requirements:

Appropriate B 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 within an 8-month period from the date of appointment.
• Computer Literacy in MS Office Applications.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Engineer in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and the Regulations concerning the Certificate of Competency, 1990.
• Code B driver's license.
• Managerial and supervisory skills.
• Work overtime during peak time and as and when required.
• Must attend meetings after hours.
• Required to act as Director: Technical Services in the absence of the Director.
• Human Relations and communication skills.
• Must be mentally and physically healthy to perform the job functions.
• High level of responsibility.
• Ability to give attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure without tolerance for errors.
• Fluent in 2 of the 3 languages spoken in the Western Cape: Afrikaans, English, or Xhosa.
• 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 18-month period from the date of appointment as provided for in GNR 1146 under GG 41996, dated 26 October 2018
• Please note: A performance agreement is also applicable to this position, whereby the employer reserves the right to institute a performance management program.

Duties:

• Job Purpose:  Determine the strategic direction of the Electro Technical Services Division through alignment with the IDP and with SDBIP; Strategically manage staff and resources regarding the following services: Maintenance; Operation; Upgrading; Extension of Engineering Services (Electro Technical); Manage the operational function of the Electro Technical Distribution network and electricity supply to the municipal area; Manage the Electro Technical distribution and electrical demand for the municipality in accordance with industry norms, Council policy, by-laws, and legislation; and identify and determine trends and align resources to meet future demand
• Communicate the vision and mission of the Directorate to subordinate personnel.
• Devise and implement new operating and functional policies enforced in the area of jurisdiction.
• Implement communication plans to ensure clear strategic communication throughout the Division.
• Ensure that the Division's key performance areas are well defined and communicated.
• Manage and assist the Head of Departments to achieve set objectives.
• Manage and monitor the implementation of procedures and systems associated with legal and statutory requirements.
• Manage the operational activities of the subsections to keep the electro-technical network in a safe state.
• Manage the implementation and adherence to safety regulations regarding the personal safety of personnel (protective clothing and equipment, condition of materials, tools, transport, lifting cranes, and related equipment), before the commencement of work
• Manage and control the drafting, compilation, and updating of master planning for the Electrical Distribution and Client Services.
• Short-, medium-, and long-term strategic planning for the provision of infrastructure.
• Determine consumer patterns and compile future demand patterns in line with the Spatial Development Framework and the IDP.
• Manage the formulation of specific contracts and tender documents and control contractual obligations.
• Guide, draft, adjudicate, and report on processes with regard to contracts and tenders.
• Verify details, terms and conditions, and specifications, and establish that it conforms to laid down policies, regulations, and procedures
• Calculate and project budgetary requirements and financial implications of projects and operational activities.
• Compile capital expenditure requirements and programs.
• Apply financial management and control measures in accordance with Council Policy and legislative requirements.
• Manage and control the drafting of the annual departmental capital and operational budget.
• Monitor the attendance, leave, and operational readiness of personnel in the Division.
• Schedule, distribute, and verify the daily responsibilities of personnel.
• Conduct regular meetings with personnel to communicate work-related matters and ensure efficient service to the public.
• Identify training needs and arrange for applicable training to be provided to relevant personnel.
• Direct and control the key performance indicators and outcomes of personnel within the Division Distribution and Client Services.
• Define and adjust the role boundaries, workflow processes, and job design against laid-down service delivery requirements.
• Determine staffing levels and prepare motivations for the filling of vacancies to complement functional objectives and requirements.
• Conduct appraisals to measure performance against agreed objectives, counselling, and consulting with personnel on developmental goals, career paths, and short-term targets and standards.
• Disseminate functional and operational information on the immediate, short, and long-term objectives and current developments, problems, and constraints.
• Implement sequences associated with establishing databases reflective of capital, rehabilitation, and special maintenance projects relating to electricity reticulation.
• Respond through the collection of factual information and conduct the necessary investigation and research.
• Address inquiries and concerns on service delivery from the general public, Councillors, Government Departments, and Developers
• Manage and control the activities of the Electrical Network and the Electrotechnical Service division.
• Determine operational and procedural policy for the Division and implement procedures in order to ensure the proper functioning of the Division and manage and oversee the development and implementation of operational plans of the Division.
• Evaluate work procedures and make adjustments to ensure effective utilization of resources.
• Manage all administrative and reporting procedures associated with key performance and result indicators of the Division.
• Participate in various meetings (Portfolio Committee, internal and external Forums) and provide advice, comments, and opinions on matters affecting or concerning the functionality of the Division.

Closing Date: 23 October 2026