Chief Testing: Primary and Secondary Network Testing Operations

Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree), BEng or BTech in Electrical Engineering or any other electrical engineering-related study field
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) will be an added advantage
• Switching Course
• At least six years’ relevant working experience in a local authority energy and electrical network environment, preferably on power system protection and testing in medium- and high-voltage systems
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby and overtime
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
• Applicants must be willing to be placed anywhere in Tshwane from time to time as required and determined by the departmental management. Thus, by applying for any of these positions the applicants irrevocably accept this condition.

Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods; ability to work on numerous and vastly different issues at any given time; analytical, rational, structural and creative thinking skills; ability to liaise with management and other role players to enable them to make informed strategic decisions; negotiating and interpersonal skills; quick decision-making skills with limited information; above-average verbal and written communication skills; leadership skills; adaptability to a changing environment and different views

Primary functions

• Manage and control tactical operational planning for the subsection to ensure compliance to the greater technical support services strategy
• Deliver input regarding philosophies of electrical power protection systems to strive for continuous availability of the distribution network
• Review specialist test services to ensure effective and efficient methodology
• Manage and control operational resources
• Manage and coordinate training for the subsection
• Structure financial implementation requirements for operational job numbers
• Manage and administrate operational activities
• Enforce practices to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel
• Manage, coordinate and execute unscheduled maintenance due to power interruptions on the secondary and primary distribution network to ensure an effective technical support service to external and internal clients
• Manage and schedule all serving tests (cable sheath tests) to be performed in conjunction with the Chief Testing Primary and Primary Power Maintenance Section to prevent potential network failures