NRG 123/26 Senior Professional Officer

Requirements

• B Eng or B Sc degree in Electrical Engineering, or B Tech degree in Electrical Engineering
• ECSA Registered Professional Engineer or Technologist
• Minimum of 5-8 years (post first relevant tertiary qualification) experience of which 3 years should be managerial experience with extensive exposure to Medium Voltage electrical distribution infrastructure, with particular emphasis and knowledge relating to operations and maintenance management.
• Network and Equipment commissioning and maintenance
• Knowledge of Maintenance Policies and Standards
• Knowledge of Reliability Centred Maintenance Practices
• Knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems
• Excellent technical and personnel management skills
• Proficiency in compiling and managing capital budgets
• Sound project management skills
• Sound knowledge of safety legislation and practice
• A high degree of computer literacy

Key Performance Areas

• Conducts the research, introduction and application of new technologies and strategies in the maintenance of the distribution network in order to ensure that maintenance performed complies with the latest standards regarding safety, network reliability, cost-effectiveness and that maintenance standards are kept up to date with national and international best practices.
• Conducts and co-ordinate technical aspects of the supply chain for acquisition of maintenance service providers in order to ensure that the maintenance performed and services provided are in line with the City's operational needs and complies with specified standards, policies and legislation, that the renewal of service contracts is both timeous and efficient to ensure continued service delivery
• Managing and co-ordinating technical details of tender and contracts including post award phase. Liaising with service providers to correct shortcomings in service provided.
• Managing annual tender contracts to ensure on going quality and compliance with required standards and specification
• Arranging and coordination of maintenance training courses in conjunction with Electricity Training Centre as required in order to provide staff with detailed understanding of new maintenance practices and knowledge of installation, operation and maintenance of equipment;
• Acquiring, archiving and disseminating of suitable training material.
• Supports Maintenance and Service Standards/Practices Specialist in management of the Section in order to provide an efficient and comprehensive service to Infrastructure Management Branch pertaining to network maintenance and performance.
• Takes responsibility of section management duties on a rotating basis during periods that the Maintenance and Service Standards/Practices Specialist is on leave or away from office

CLOSING DATE 30.10.2026