Senior Superintendent at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• Electrical Trade Test (ESETA/LGSETA)(Compulsory)
• Trade Tested Artisan or Technical / Professional qualification Electrical (Heavy current is compulsory)
• A minimum of 5 year’s supervisory experience in the MV voltage maintenance environment water treatment works voltage
• Switching Authority on MV systems. Appointment as an Authorised Person in terms of the NRS 040 or SAQA 242766 (Compulsory)
• Knowledge and understanding of MV Electrical Engineering networks, apparatus, drawings and MV SLD’s
• A high degree of computer literacy, MS Office Suite and SAP Production
• Organising, planning and communicating Skills
• Construction supervisory skills
• Basic Project Management experience
• A valid code B/EB driver’s licence

SPECIAL CONDITION INCLUDE:

• Required to work in all weather conditions
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and overtime, and will be required to do standby duties
• Will be required to participate in the Essential Users Vehicle Scheme
• The incumbent must be physically fit, able bodied and cannot be colour blind
• Must have own reliable transport

Key Performance Areas

• Co-ordinates tasks/activities associated with the implementation of procedures and monitoring and reporting on sequences/outcomes with regard to the relevant MV section
• Review MV Switching programmes for the operation of MV equipment on treatment plants to ensure sequenced and safe MV Operations and recording plant statuses
• Function as a Control Officer for the MV Networks under his/her direct control, to energise or de-energise MV plant, equipment and Networks
• Plans, prioritizes and schedules project and maintenance work by ensuring the MV section is capably positioned in terms of material, equipment and personnel to achieve outcomes of the functional area maintenance programs
• Preparing resource allocation schedules (cost, material and time spread) and priority programs for execution and conducting briefing sessions with specialist/supervisory personnel and/or contractors, explaining requirements and outcomes
• Co-ordinates and control tasks associated with controlling personnel performance productivity and discipline by ensuring human resources needs are identified and attended to supporting the accomplishment of departmental objectives in terms of productivity and performance
• Monitors and evaluates progress with regards to repair, construction, installation and maintenance type work by ensuring work undertaken is completed in accordance with laid down specifications quality standards and cost measures as stipulated in contracts or work orders
• Operate advanced Medium Voltage Equipment, such as various types of MV Switchgear and MV Variable Frequency Drives used in MV Motor Startups
• Performs contract management tasks/activities associated with the development of tenders for the MV section by ensuring goods and services required by the section are developed to enhance operations and services delivery to client branches
• Performs specific administrative tasks/activities associated with the updating and maintaining of records/information related to the activities/operations of the MV section by ensuring accurate operational information is maintained and made available on request and specific administrative reporting deadlines are complied with