Electrical Inspector

Appointment requirements

• An appropriate Trade Certificate as Electrician (Red Seal)
• At least two years’ relevant experience in local authority electrical networks
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Physical fitness and health
• Ability to do physical work related to operation and maintenance activities for continuous periods
• 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
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby and overtime

Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Problem solving: Ability to identify potential problems, break the problems into component parts, generate potential solutions, select an option and implement it
• Quality orientation: Ability to ensure high-quality output, accurately check processes and tasks, and show attention to detail
• Workplace safety: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
• Discipline-specific skills: Ability to show a satisfactory level of technical skill, knowledge, experience and qualifications relevant to the role

Primary functions                                       

• Investigate and report back on shocks and electrocutions and ensure that wiring is done in accordance with statutory requirements
• Disconnect connections that do not meet safety standards
• Investigate and report back on damage caused to consumer equipment
• Manage the activities of administrative officers
• Investigate reported illegal connections and coordinate with the Revenue Protection Section to remove illegal connections
• Keep records of payments
• Check works instructions
• Report unsafe conditions