Senior Manager (Hv Network Control) at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• To manage the Branch responsible for the continuous monitoring, control and operation of the High Voltage Network of eThekwini Electricity.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Accepts responsibility for the safe and effective control of the High Voltage system, being the supply networks at voltage levels from 275 000 Volts down to 33 000 Volts and including the 11 000 Volt and 6 600 Volt outgoing circuits at substations with a primary voltage in the High Voltage system range.
• To manage and monitor the immediate and short term demands on the HV system to determine the most cost effective, secure and safe method of operating and to monitor and report on quality of supply (QOS) throughout the HV system and to ensure that QOS meets contractual and regulatory limits.
• Determines and implements the strategy for substation monitoring, data acquisition and control and computerised presentation of electrical network layout.
• Determine and implements the strategy for substation security and access control.
• Ensures expected outcomes associated with productivity and performance of personnel in the branch.
• Creates a safe working environment.
• Prepares capital and operating estimates for the Branch and approves and controls operational and project related expenditure against the budget allocations.
• Manages the formulation of specific contracts and tender documents and controls contractual obligations.
• Ensure service delivery to all customers connected to the High Voltage network.
• Co-ordinates specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality.
• Disseminates strategic, functional and operational information on the immediate, short and long term objectives and current developments, problems and constraints.
• Undertakes related duties.

Essential Requirements    

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (NQF Level 8).
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 6 Years relevant experience with 5 years post registration experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• Registered as a Professional Engineer (Electrical Electronic) and a relevant management

qualification.

• 7 Years relevant experience, with 5 years post registration relevant to the electricity distribution or transmission industry.