The most eligible candidate must be a qualified trade tested artisan (qualified electrician N3 Trade certificate) (originally certified copy must be attached) with 3 – 5 years post apprenticeship experience (experience must be clearly stated in the application form). A valid Code C driver’s license with a valid PrDP (originally certified copies must be attached) . Candidates must have good human relations and the ability to supervise staff and work independently. Effective communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages in the Western Cape, namely English, Afrikaans and Xhosa. Only applicants with the highest levels of personal integrity will be considered.

Please note: The prescribed application form must be accompanied with originally certified copies of the following documents before the closing date and time of this advertisement – Failure to attach the required documents will automatically disqualify an applicant.

• Originally certified copy of N3 Trade certificate as Electrician
• Originally certified copy of valid Driver’s license
• Originally certified copy of valid PrDP
• Originally certified copy of ID document

Key Performance areas:

• Responsible for maintaining / switching of high & low voltage networks in Villiersdorp
• Interact with consumers and Eskom on general problems
• Ordering and receiving the necessary materials or equipment to performs maintenance work
• Mange and supervisor subordinates
• Maintenance of overhead and underground lines and cables, service connections, meters (conventional and pre-paid), streetsport ground lights, switchgear, transformers, distribution boxes, water or sewerage pump motors
• Testing functionality of electrical lines, cables, circuits, etc.
• Isolating live electrical lines and cables
• Rerouting of high voltage power supply
• Disconnecting power supply
• Ensure safety compliance
• Must be able to do standby duty and work overtime
• Other duties as requested from time to time.

Minimum Competency Framework
Core Professional Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Planning and organising
• Quality orientation

Functional competencies
Workplace Safety
Discipline specific skills

• Public Service Delivery Orientation
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Internal personal relationships
• Communication
• Customer orientation and customer focus
• Grasps new challenges
• Quick to act

Personal competencies

• Action orientated
• Resilience
• Accountability and Ethical conduct

Management / Leadership Competencies

• Direction setting
• Impact and Influence
• Team Orientation
• Coaching and Mentoring