Superintendent: Trades

Appointment requirements

• An appropriate Trade Certificate as Electrician (Red Seal)
• At least four years’ relevant experience in a local authority electrical network environment
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence and own transport
• 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
• 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

• Positive attitude; good health; good communication skills; dependability; trustworthiness; analytical thinking skills; adaptability; leadership skills; ability to work with high tension; ability to work in a dangerous environment; no colour blindness

Primary functions

• Manage maintenance operations
• Manage and evaluate the construction of projects
• Coordinate the planning of maintenance, construction, network extensions and resources
• Identify specific training needs and ensure the development of operational personnel
• Manage and administrate operational activities
• Identify and request operational logistical needs
• Structure financial implementation requirements for operational vote numbers to ensure availability of financial resources
• Implement operational policies and approved strategies to ensure effective and productive operations
• Enforce practices to ensure safety
• Enhance community involvement to establish economic prosperity and address consumer needs
• Manage operational personnel and activities for delegated responsibilities