Manager: Measurements

• Salary : R 585 504 – R 760 056 per annum T14
• Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance
• Perks : If applicable Cellphone and Vehicle Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 8 years or more of relevant experience post registration
• A relevant National Diploma in Engineering and registration as a PrTechni Eng
• Computer Literacy: MS Office
• Valid Code B driver's licence

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Planning, Organisational Awareness, Attention to Detail.
• Functional Competencies: Design, Project Management, Construction, Operations and Maintenance.
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Service Delivery Orientation, Communication
• Personal Competencies: Action and outcome orientation, Resilience, Change readiness, Cognitive ability, Learning orientation, Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Manage and control of bulk metering services - Ensure sound metering installations for precise billing, metering processes, standards and procedures that determines the validity of one of the largest sources of electricity revenue.
• Tariff investigation, data logging and processing - Ensure a sustainable revenue income derived from bulk meter consumers.
• Large bulk meter account processing - Ensure that the correct tariff / tariff structure has been applied to individual bulk consumers.
• Operational installation and evaluation of new products - Ensure healthy meter installations and practices for accurate metering and minimizing electrical and revenue losses.
• Inspection of exception installations - Validate both high and low voltage metering installations for billing purposes.
• Bulk meter tests - Ensure that the meter installation comply with NRS057 standards and to validate correct functioning.
• Calibration testing - Ensure that meters issued falls within the specification of that specific installation requirements for accurate billing and revenue collection.
• Quality of supply specification - Ensure that Quality of Supply specifications comply with the requirements of the National Energy Regulator (NRS 048).
• Financial services - Ensure that all bulk and KVA meter installations and readings are accurately metered, processed and billed.
• Consumer based enquiries - Ensure that all consumer related enquiries are dealt with in a professional manner.
• Engineering Duties - Ensure a quality, safe and sustainable supply of electricity to consumers within the licensed area of George Municipality and within the framework of Council Policy and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993.
• Tender compilation and specifications - Purchase metering and other equipment that meets national set standards for the purpose of billing.
• Interaction - Ensure seamless functioning of the section and to enforce precise metering methodologies.
• Administration - Ensure that accurate operational information is maintained and made available on request and that specific administrative deadlines are complied with.
• Supervision - Ensure personnel are capacitated and capable of performing at capable levels, address deviations and implement corrective measures to sustain efficiency and productivity.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST

• Must be able to do complex mathematical notation calculations.
• Must be willing to perform standby duties.
• Must be willing to sign a performance contract with the employer.
• Must be precise, reliable and have high ethics (billing information and meter installations).
• Must be able to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• Must have numerical skills.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to use own initiative and work independently.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ensure that Engineering principles and standards are adhered to.

CLOSING DATE: 2026-11-20