Recruitment Vacancies at Breede Valley Municipality

Duties: 

• Responsible for the coordination, control and adherence to various legislative frameworks 
• Verify bid documents 
• Responsible for the application for procedures associated with generating purchase orders 
• Compile and update contract and service level agreements (SLA) register 
• Administer Deviations 
• perform administrative duties 
• Responsible for administrative functions related to stakeholder and supplier performance 
• Liaise with all stakeholders regarding service delivery requests and the administration thereof 
•  Perform and comply to MFMA various reporting requirements 
• Provide system support and capacity building to various stakeholders 
• Attend to complex requests from the user department, relating to commodity linked to either product, supplier budget 
• Coordinate and control the distribution of contract documents issued to various statutory bodies subject to approval by immediate superior 
• Adhere to health and safety in terms of the OHS Policy.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements: 

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification preferably in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Procurement
• Computer Literacy: MS Office
• 0 - 2 years relevant experience
• 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 eighteen (18) months period from the date of appointment as provided for in GNR 1146 under GG 41996, dated 26 October 2018
• Other Requirements: Proficient in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages in the Western Cape.

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Duties: 

• Identifies with the Section’s strategy with respect to service delivery and implements and monitors the short-term plans/objectives for the High, Medium and Low Voltage Electrical services 
• Evaluating service delivery trends and capacity against requirements to facilitate the preparation of capital and operational expenditure estimates to support plans and objectives 
• Co-ordinates tasks/activities associated with the implementation of procedures and monitoring and reporting on sequences/outcomes 
• Plans, prioritizes and schedules High, Medium and Low Voltage Electrical services projects and related works 
• Preparing resource allocation schedules (cost, material and time spread) and priority programmes for execution 
• Compiling annual maintenance program (service of mini-substations, switchgear, low tension/medium volt overhead lines, underground cables, etc.) and submit to relevant personnel for uploading on the On Key system, issuing of job cards for implementation 
• Exercising expenditure control over line items on the budget and analyzing resource requirements against project scope and time frames with a view to optimizing utilization and achieving cost effectiveness 
• Coordinating and controlling the maintenance and engineering of the vending system, capturing consumer data (name, address, tariffs, etc.) and managing the registration and capturing of consumer contracts on the prepayment vending system 
• Implements procedures, systems and controls to regulate specific work sequences associated with the functionality 
• Co-ordinates and controls tasks/activities associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline 
• Co-ordinates and controls the key service delivery objectives/dimensions of quality, standard, efficiency, cost and outcomes associated with the installation and maintenance of Medium and Low Voltage Electrical services 
• Providing guidelines on operational sequences and the interpretation of specific procedures to facilitate compliance with specific legislation (Occupational Health and Safety Act, Electricity Regulation Act, 2006, National Energy Regulator Act, 2004, Electrical Installation Regulations, 1992, etc.), NRS specifications, electrical policies/strategies, etc. 
• Authorizing High, Medium and Low Voltage switching instructions and accountable for safe switching of medium voltage switchgear 
• Performing activities associated with live phasing to ensure that phase rotations are synchronized with the network in order to prevent electrical shorts 
• Monitors the capital and operating expenditure against the approved budget allocations 
• Performs specific administrative tasks/activities associated with the updating and maintaining of records/information related to the activities/ operations of the Division 
• Co-ordinates the administrative dimensions associated with communicating with the public and processing of queries and complaints 
• Interacting with the customer on queries/complaints in respect of electrical service delivery, establishing the nature/urgency of the matter and provide detailed explanations to support or defend the organization’s actions and/or refer issues to the relevant official in the Directorate for resolution 
• Enforce the adherence to appropriate OHS regulations, standard operating procedures and legal requirements as far as personnel and operations are concerned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements: 

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current Electricity) (NQF6),
• 5 years or more experience in a supervisory technical position required.
• Valid ORHVS Certificate,
• Valid Code EB Drivers’ license,
• Familiar in switching procedure on 11KV & 66 KV (voltage)
• Experience in the operations, maintenance and commissioning of medium and high electrical distribution and reticulation equipment 
• Proficient in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor Technology in Electrical Engineering (NQF 7)
• 7 years relevant experience in the electrical supervisory environment

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Duties: 

• Prioritize work orders according to assets, maintenance category and schedule frequency on Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Allocate specific meter installation work activities (new installations, condition assessments, upgrades, functional tests) to authorized service providers 
• Coordinate specific maintenance & installations (new installations, modifications, repair, etc.) activities / tasks as per departmental procedure
• Perform dedicated / routine quality control inspections on all electrical installations and constructions pertaining to bulk service metering, power quality and embedded generation on reticulation infrastructure and support structures in compliance with SANS 10142 and NRS 057 as per municipal procedure & policies 
• Monitor condition assessments of projected & existing installation outlay, network infrastructure, condition monitoring equipment, etc.  
• Assess regulatory compliance on Small Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) installation proposals and existing installations (invertor types, Undisturbed Power Supply (UPS), Direct Current (DC) switch gear, etc.) to ensure adherence to municipal policies and relevant legislation 
• Conducting inspections to determine extent of compliance or variations from contractual agreements, specifications and standards
• Prioritize scheduled project tasks / activities allocated by immediate superior 
• Perform assigned site inspections and acquire critical installation / construction parameters 
• Formulating concept plans for elementary / basic types of electrical engineering works 
• Perform maintenance works programming for all Bulk Metering, Quality of Supply (QOS), Smal 
• Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) infrastructure and related Engineering Projects 
• Coordinate the maintenance of authorized service providers for bulk Current - and Voltage Transformer metering installations - LV and MV installations (Key Industrial & Commercial Customers) 
• Programming of bulk metering & data acquisition equipment to departmental approved parameter settings 
• Perform bench and onsite verification testing and calibration of post-paid Voltage Transformer & Current Transformer operated meters 
• Perform installation inspections on residential / commercial SSEG and QoS apparatus & systems to ensure compliance to municipal policy and national legislation 
• Allocate work orders to various status descriptions pertaining to service providers (in – progress, awaiting approval, awaiting payment, etc.) 
• Review of the section’s procedures, systems and controls related to the receiving, updating and recording of operational information and associated functionalities (information storage and retrieval systems, etc.) 
• Assess commissioning and de-commissioning documents of completed Bulk Metering, SSEG and QOS installations (from various contractor / service provider projects – LV / MV / HV Metering & QOS) 
• Compile monthly engineering report to immediate superior (on electrical network analytics with the aid of QoS measurement & diagnostic smart grid infrastructure, revenue enhancement audits, credit control disconnections / reconnections, OHS Act safety inspections, etc.  in accordance with legislation) 
• Interact with interdepartmental and externalstakeholders  e.g. internal and external personnel (government, other municipalities), public, service providers, property owners, developers, etc. on routine and complex issues 
• Compiling specifications to obtain quotations and tenders via the appropriate procurement processes on instruction from immediate superior 
• Submitting all completed vehicle log sheets to the immediate superior for authorization 
• Perform incident investigations as per OHS Act legislation as directed by the immediate superior and prepare remedial action reports for future preventative measures.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• A relevant National Diploma in Engineering.
• Computer literacy: MS Office, Geospatial, Drawing, AMI Software
• 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Code B Driver`s Licence
• Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages in the Western Cape

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Wireman License (SANS 10142)
• Accredited Level 4 Metering Training
• Valid Crane Operator / Cherry Pricker Certificate
• 5 years relevant experience

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Duties: 

• Communicating with the immediate superior and establishing technical details/specifications and requirements for specific projects and related maintenance works 
• Coordinating and controlling the construction, repair and maintenance of roads and storm water networks, Removal of Solid Waste and Area Cleaning, Parks and Cemeteries, Public Toilets and Building Maintenance 
• Monitoring the execution of work sequences and priorities against laid down timeframes. •Inspecting landfill site operations and ensure the correction of deviations 
• Communicating work sequences from work orders/plans to maintenance  personnel on site 
• Establish repair requirements after inspection of buildings and facilities 
• Monitoring/reviewing capital and operating expenditure of the Section and implementing various checks and balances with a view to identifying, investigating and notifying the immediate superior/line manager of variances and outcomes 
• Monitoring attendance and addressing deviations from agreed performance indicators through meetings/counselling and/or other approved methods designed to improve and motivate personnel 
• Checking and validating information/documentation (works orders, requisitions, time and attendance schedules, etc.) pertaining to specific operational activities against field reports, work orders and other instructional based documentation prior to approving and submitting for further processing 
• Liaise with the internal and external stakeholders 
• Evaluating the operating functionality and condition of vehicles, plant and equipment and the status and movement trends with respect to stock items 
• Evaluating and correcting deviations or non-compliance with safety and standard operating procedures and/or investigating, establishing and reporting causes of accidents and/or incidents. 

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Relevant National Diploma in Civil Construction, Computer Literacy: MS Office.  5 years’ relevant experience required. 
• Other Requirements: Code B Driver`s Licence. Proficiency in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape. 

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 Duties: 

• Coordinate and control the investigation of reported problems experienced with projects 
• Make provision for preventative solutions where problems with difficult contracts are anticipated 
• Represent the Electrical Services Department at technical meetings to provide feedback and to obtain information of a varied nature 
• Manage and control the execution of electrical projects and review progress through the application of control measures Oversee the processes associated with the compilation of tender/RTQ documents 
• Evaluate tender/RTQ specifications to ensure that it covers the scope of the contract going on tender 
• Evaluate the electrical tenders/RTQ to ensure that it complies with Council’s policies Consult with the successful Tenderer on the scope and operational arrangements prior to commencement of activities on site to establish mutual agreement on procedures and timeframes 
• Ensure that strategically impacting meetings are attended and represented 
• Manage and minimize system losses to provide a sustainable service and to conserve funds on the budget 
• Determine the short, medium- and long-term skill requirements and needs of the Department 
• Motivate and evaluate subordinates’ staff to create a positive work environment 
• Tend to and investigate all public related requests and complaints and refer it to subordinate staff for responses and action Coordinate projects that may influence other services with the related Departments 
• Liaising with external/internal bodies (ward committees, community, etc.) regarding electrical engineering project planning and design Complete and submit applications for funding to external bodies 
• Manage and control all planning administrative processes of the Electrical Services Department 
• Approving and setting conditions to building plans, designs, and land zoning activities Providing input to the immediate superior on operational needs for consideration during the preparation of the annual budget 
• Identifying electrical engineering information by categorizing, estimating and recognizing differences or similarities and detecting changes in circumstances or events in order to understand engineering data or reports, specifications, etc. and to recognize construction industry codes or symbols on blueprints necessary for the planning and design of projects 
• Creating electrical engineering design plans and installation drawings by hand or with computer aided design (CAD) software ensuring conformance to specifications, preparing estimates of labour costs and the amount and type of materials and drawing up timescales for the delivery of supplies and equipment 
• Guiding the drafting, adjudication, and reporting processes with regards to contracts/tenders/specifications and verifying that details, terms and conditions, specifications, etc. comply with laid down policies, regulations, and procedures 
• Participating in the appointment process and briefing parties (consultants/ contractors, etc.) on the terms and scope of such appointments and evaluating, investigating, and approving submissions on progress, performance and costs 
• Developing, implementing, and managing systems and procedures for the monitoring of contracts ensuring that compliance issues are resolved effectively. 

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (NQF 6). 
• Eligible for registration as a Pr Techni Eng with the Engineering Council of SA in terms of Act 46 of 2000 and must complete required professional registration within eight (8) months period from the date of appointment. 
• 5 years relevant experience after obtaining the National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (NQF 6)
• Valid Code B Drivers’ license.
• Computer literacy (MS Office Applications, CAD & Electrical Designer). 
• Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor Technology in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
• 5 years relevant experience

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Duties: 

• Providing guidelines and specific instructions to personnel with respect to the preparation of work site for major/ minor works and setting up of traffic signage. Marking routes for the running in and laying of cables and positioning of supporting structures (poles) and providing guidance to personnel on specific activities (e.g. cleaning of conductors, binding and strapping, stripping of individual conductors) 
• Construct and install new or upgrade existing electrical network infrastructure including cables, distribution lines, substations, transformers, distribution and metering installations and service connections etc 
• Jointing and termination of low voltage cable, line stringing and tensioning, low voltage switchgear 
• Perform maintenance on electrical LV networks including all associated electrical equipment 
• Maintain electricity networks, electrical protection and metering devices, standby generators, building electrical, pump stations (electrical switchgear) and mechanical installations 
• Conducting tests to diagnose and determine the nature of the fault and communicating with the immediate superior on the possibility of re-routing supply during major disruption/ repair work. 
• Performs specialized tasks such as low voltage cable fault finding, termination and jointing, line stringing and tensioning, low voltage switchgear and transformer maintenance to ensure proper and efficient planned, preventative and emergency maintenance in accordance with the specifications and in compliance with the relevant safety legislation 
• Engaging controls to operate mechanisms (cherry picker) to facilitate specific sequences (hoisting, overhead repairs and rigging etc.) 
• Leading and guiding staff 
• Monitoring attendance /conduct and output and addressing deviations from agreed performance indicators through meetings /counselling and/or other approved methods designed to improve and motivate personnel 
• Maintaining staff discipline and dealing with disciplinary and grievance interventions timeously, fairly and in terms of established policies and procedures. 
• Referring to work schedules and registers to correct deviations in entries raised during processing. 
• Transporting personnel / material and monitoring the off-loading of materials and equipment 
• Adheres to technical standards and safety legislation by complying with the OHS Act, procedures, policies and guidelines 
• Monitor that Contractors adhere to Health and Safety regulations in terms of Municipal By-law, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Trade Test Certificate (Electrician)
• 3 years post apprentice experience required
• Valid ORHVS Certificate
• Valid Code C1 Driver’s License + PrDP
• Proficient in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape.

Preferred requirements:

• N4 Electrical Engineering Certificate + Wireman’s License
• Valid Crane Operator Certificate
• Code EC driver`s licence
• 3 years relevant experience as an Electrician in an electrical environment

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Duties: 

• Providing guidelines and specific instructions to personnel with respect to the preparation of work site for major/ minor works and/ or setting up of traffic signage. 
• Perform activities and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality HV/MV (Primary Function) and LV (Secondary Function) electrical reticulation systems. 
• Construct and install new or upgrade existing electrical networks including cables, transmission lines, substations, transformers, distribution and metering panels and service connections. 
• Conducting tests to diagnose and determine the nature of the fault and communicating with the immediate superior on the possibility of re-routing supply during major disruption/ repair work. 
• Performs specialized tasks such as high voltage cable fault finding, termination and jointing, line stringing and tensioning, high voltage switchgear and transformer maintenance. 
• Ensure proper and efficient planned, preventative and emergency maintenance in accordance with the specifications and in compliance with the relevant safety legislation. 
• Marking routes for the running in and laying of cables and positioning of supporting structures (poles) and providing guidance to personnel on specific activities (e.g., cleaning of conductors, binding and strapping, stripping of individual conductors.). 
• Jointing and termination of medium voltage cable, line stringing and tensioning, medium voltage switchgear. 
• Engaging controls to operate mechanisms (cherry picker / mounted cranes) to facilitate specific sequences (hoisting, overhead repairs, etc). 
• Monitoring attendance/conduct and output and addressing deviations from agreed performance indicators through meetings/counselling and/or other approved methods designed to improve and motivate personnel. 
• Leading and guiding staff. 
• Maintaining staff discipline and dealing with disciplinary and grievance interventions timeously, fairly and in terms of established policies and procedures. 
• Supervise contractors and temporary employees (EPWP) whilst executing duties. 
• Referring to work schedules and registers to correct deviations in entries raised during processing. 
• Ensure a well-maintained designated vehicle and the accurate capturing of kilometres in accordance with the laid down Procedures, Policies and guidelines. 
• Adheres to technical standards and safety legislation by complying with procedures, policies instructions and guidelines. 
• Carry our safety inspections as required by immediate superior.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Trade Test Certificate (Electrician),
• 3 years post apprentice experience required.
• Valid ORHVS Certificate,
• Valid Code C1 Driver’s License + PrDP,
• Proficient in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape.

Preferred Requirements:

• N4 Electrical Engineering Certificate + Wireman’s License
• HV regulations and switching
• 3 years relevant experience as an Electrician in an electrical environment