Senior Superintendent: Distribution (Dispatch) at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Qualification and experience required:

• Trade Test Certificate OR National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Computer literacy: MS Office applications.
• A valid Code B driver's licence.
• Five years or more experience in a supervisory technical position required.

Key attributes associated with the position:

• Ability to meet occasional unforeseen deadlines and work under pressure during power failures and interruptions which need to be restored within limited time. Predetermined deadlines must be adhered to in respect of payroll matters, for example details regarding the payment of overtime, allowances, etc. must reach the Budget and Treasury Unit by the 7th of each month. Must work overtime and render standby duties.
• Must be able to cope with working under environmental conditions that are physically stressful such as varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Must be physically fit and healthy and able to perform manual operations and duties on foot - is required to handle equipment weighting over 20kg when carrying out switching operations. It is also occasionally required to climb a ladder or high mast poles, crawl in confined spaces or at elevated distances when carrying out inspections or verifying work.
• Sight, speech and hearing ability (eye test for colour blindness is required).

Summary of the key duties:

• Performs coordination and supervisory duties as Senior Superintendent.
• Controls the Depot's functions regarding electricity and energy requirements including substation, overheads, underground main and illumination activities.
• Plans and co-ordinates the Depot's functions and resolves engineering, technical and administrative problems related to specific job functions within scope of expertise.
• Controls and co-ordinates an annual repair and maintenance plan for street and area overhead lines, cables and substation installations and ensures contractor compliance with contract agreements, maintenance standards and specifications as prescribed, inclusive of replacement of obsolete equipment.
• Controls the maintenance of power transformers using a maintenance program and relevant manuals.