Snr Engineer: Operations & Maintenance: ENER20243R

Snr Engineer: Operations & Maintenance: ENER20243R

• Closing Date : 2026-11-19

Department : Energy Department (2024)

Location

City of Ekurhuleni

Remuneration

R 831,012.00 to R 1,139,964.00 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)

Assignment Type

Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

• B Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) / Relevant NQF 7
• ECSA registered as Pr Eng./ Pr. Tech Eng./ Pr Cert Eng.
• Code B driver's license.
• 5 years' experience in the operation, maintenance and refurbishment of municipal electrical distribution networks
• Electrical Engineer's Certificate of Competency will be an added advantage.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the operations and maintenance of the total electrical distribution network with the Distribution Business Unit
• Develop Operations and Maintenance section operational and budget targets in support of tactical delivery plans and organisational strategic objectives in partnership with divisional leadership.
• Advise on strategic installations and support operations to either eliminate electrical network security risks or reduce the frequency or severity thereof.
• Continuously monitor quality to ensure that the highest required standards and conformance to specifications and codes are achieved.
• Manage operations and maintenance section personnel at a depot level and ensure optimal utilisation of personnel and create an acceptable work ethic and environment.
• Execute administrative functions to ensure proper documentation and record keeping.
• Manage the expenditure of the section budget and ensure effective implementation of supply chain management procurement measures.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and organisation policies and implementation of council resolutions.
• Manage contractors and consultants for the section maintenance and refurbishment and operations projects.
• Implement and maintain the department asset management strategy, policies and standards.
• Ensure that requirements of the section are budgeted for and that the budget is utilised efficiently and effectively.

Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000

The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract as per Council resolution.

Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.

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