Career Opportunities at SANEDI

Qualifications and requirements

• BSc (Hons) Electrical/Electronics/Information Engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in electricity smart meter rollout within municipal distribution environment
• Knowledge of the electricity distribution industry
• ICT and systems engineering knowledge
• Knowledge in Project Management (PMI)
• Knowledge of electrical South African engineering standards, good practices, policy and regulations.

Job Knowledge and Skills Required

• Have an extensive understanding of electricity smart technology and advanced metering infrastructure.
• Experience working with Municipalities and understanding of municipal electricity distribution business
• Project Monitoring, evaluation and verification
• Have an understanding of back-office management systems and metering, communications and control protocols technologies.
• Have strong computer skills, using appropriate electrical modelling software applications, mastery of all applications of the MS Office Suite package.

Soft skills

• High level of problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong leadership, managerial and coordination skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate the implementation of large multi-stakeholder projects, including financial and technical aspects.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise multiple Project Implementation Units in their implementation of technical activities in partnership with a variety of subnational stakeholder groups, including community and government.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of the organization and with counterparts in outside organizations.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Ability to work in a team and individually.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The Smart Metering Technical Engineer shall be responsible for the planning and implementation of project monitoring, evaluation and verification
• Development and implementation of smart metering solutions, including hardware and software configurations, whilst ensuring all systems meet regulatory and operational requirements
• Overall management of field workers to ensure timely and accurate reporting are delivered to the PMU.
• Day to day tracking of meter installations
• Monitoring of live status reports in the PMU back office
• Conduct tests on smart meters and related systems to ensure functionality and accuracy. Diagnose issues and provide effective solution
• Preparation and presentation of status reports to the PMU, National Treasury and other key project stakeholders
• Analyse data from smart meters for performance monitoring, reporting and optimisation of energy consumption
• Develop self and other team members through training, and sharing of experiences in the area of technical expertise and understanding of succession planning to promote team growth.
• Oversee the installation audit and verification process for installed smart meters in municipalities in compliance with the NT requirements
• Report on stakeholder engagement and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Meets timeline for delivery of duties

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Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Finance Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A Post Graduate degree is preferred
• PMP certification will be added advantage
• Minimum 10 years in local government sector
• Knowledge of the local government trading services
• Knowledge in Project Management processes (PMI)
• Proven track record of managing large-scale projects with a focus on smart metering or technology implementation.

Job Knowledge and Skills Required

• Have an extensive understanding of smart grid technologies, and advanced metering infrastructure.
• Experience working with Municipalities and understanding of municipal energy environment (Electricity infrastructure, systems and processes).
• Engineering projects management and project finance experience.
• Have an understanding of back-office management systems and metering, communications and control protocols technologies.
• Have strong computer skills, using appropriate electrical modelling software applications, project management software, MS Office Suite package and financial management tools
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to manage diverse teams effectively
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate and supervise multiple Project Implementation Units in their implementation of technical activities in partnership with a variety of subnational stakeholder groups, including community and government.
• Ability to work in a team and individually.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The project manager will lead, coordinate and manage the NT SMG project team, related activities and their day to day operations.
• The Project manager shall be responsible for the overall coordination and delivery of all aspects of the Project.
• Responsible for delivery of all substantive management and financial reports from and on behalf of the Project in the required format
• Plan the activities of the project and monitor progress against the approved project plan, and multi-year work plan as per the Project Documents.
• Responsible for the overall delivery of the project within the specified time and budget
• Attend to and resolve billing queries between municipalities and Eskom
• Develop and justify solutions to complex problems.
• Support with the development of targets, specifications, schedules, and budgets to create project plans.

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Qualifications and requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain, Public Administration or Logistics.
• A minimum 2 years’ experience in the public sector.
• Computer (MS Suite) Skills

Job Knowledge and Skills Required

• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes.
• Experience of working in a high-pressure environment is vital.
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Team player with a commitment to work with a diverse team.
• High level of problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Stakeholder management.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Planning and coordinating the logistical aspects of the project, including travel, procurement and resource allocation.
• Identifying and mitigating risks that may impact project delivery or contractual obligations.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, SANEDI procedures and policies governing contract management and logistics.
• Maintaining project files, databases, and other documentation systems.
• Coordinating Supply Chain Management transactions.
• Assisting with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting meeting minutes.
• Stakeholder engagement coordination.
• Supporting and conducting research activities as and when required.

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Qualifications and requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource, Project Management or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Project Assistant/Administrator.
• Computer (MS Suite) Skills.
• Project management skill

Job Knowledge and Skills Required

• Experience of working in a high-pressure environment is vital.
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Quantitative analytical skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Team player with a commitment to working with a diverse team.
• High level of problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assisting Project Manager and Project Management Team with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings and booking travel arrangements.
• Creating and maintaining project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Consolidating project information and generating programme reports and presentations.
• Facilitating communication between project team members and stakeholders.
• Scheduling and organising project meetings, preparing agendas and minutes.
• Assisting in identifying and documenting project risks and supporting the implementation of risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Conducting quality checks on project deliverables and documentation to maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Supporting and conducting research activities as and when required.
• Support the process of collecting and analysing enrolment and progress data of programme participants.
• Maintain an updated list of contact details of participants.
• Ensure timeous and accurate quarterly reporting of participant progress data.

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Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in finance.
• MS Excel Skills.

Job Knowledge and Skills Required

• Knowledge of and previous experience in the public sector.
• Experience of working in a high-pressure environment is vital.
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Team player with a commitment to work with a diverse team.
• High level of problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.

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Qualifications and requirements

• BSc (Hons) Electrical / Electronics Engineering
• Eng will be an added advantage
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in rollout of electricity smart metering solutions including the support infrastructure and integration with municipal financial systems and smart metering control centre
• Knowledge of the electricity distribution industry
• ICT and systems engineering knowledge
• Knowledge in Project Management Systems, processes and techniques
• Knowledge of electrical South African engineering standards, good practices, policy and regulations.
• BSc (Hons) Electrical/Electronics/Information Engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in electricity smart meter rollout within municipal distribution environment
• Knowledge of the electricity distribution industry
• ICT and systems engineering knowledge
• Knowledge in Project Management (PMI)
• Knowledge of electrical South African engineering standards, good practices, policy and regulations.

Job Requirements (Technical)

• Experience working with Municipalities and understanding of municipal energy system environment (Electricity infrastructure, systems and processes).
• Experience in managing large engineering projects
• Have an understanding of back-office development, setup, operations, communications and control protocols technologies.
• Have strong computer skills, using appropriate electrical modelling software applications, mastery of all applications of the MS Office Suite package.

Responsibilities

The roles and responsibilities of the utility engineer will include:

• Coordination and management of electrical and engineering project related activities and day to day operations of the PMU.
• Responsible for the overall coordination and delivery of all aspects of the Project.
• Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reporting templates in compliance with the NT requirements
• Review of technical/engineering plans for the implementation of the project
• Review OHS plans and safety reports by service providers during project implementation
• Provide technical expertise to internal teams and NT
• Review plans and strategies for future infrastructure support and requirements
• Responsible for review of all substantive technical, performance and financial reports from service providers