Special Workman

Appointment requirements

• Grade 10
• At least six months’ relevant experience in a local authority electrical network environment
• A valid Code B driving licence with own transport
• Physical fitness and health
• Computer literacy
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, overtime and standby when required
• 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

• Having integrity, intelligence and patience; innovative thinking skills; decisiveness; flexibility; willingness to accept responsibility; ability to pay attention to detail; good interpersonal and communication skills

Primary functions

• Read all bulk, demand and special tariff meters
• Calculate consumption
• Administrate meter books
• Communicate all information of reading irregularities to the relevant role players to ensure effective operations
• Ensure that all the necessary equipment is available, including meter seals for sealing the reset button
• Ensure access to all substations where readings are to be taken
• Read meters according to set schedule for efficient billing data collection
• Inspect meters for visible defects and/or tampering
• Report any irregularities to prevent unnecessary revenue losses
• Perform special meter reads and inspections on request