33002354 - Artisan (Electrician)
Company
eThekwini
Location
Durban
Via
via BeBee
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Job Description
Key Responsibility Areas
• Undertaking the construction, maintenance, operation, repair and testing of electrical mains, apparatus and ancillary equipment from low voltage to 33000V.
• Switching operations up to 11000V, and works on live equipment up to 440V.
• Issuing low voltage permits, tests installations and completes certificates of compliance.
• Transports staff and equipment.
• Performing administration functions by timeously submitting relevant paperwork preceding, during and on completion of work tasks.
• Promoting safety and accident prevention in the work place.
• Inspecting equipment in compliance with eThekwini Municipality’s SHE Management System.
• Providing specialist technical advice and instructions to new Electricians and subordinates.
• Supervising, motivating, training and disciplining Apprentices, Trade Workers, other trainees and subordinates.
Competencies
• Managing Work- Effectively manages own time and available resources and tools to ensure that work is completed efficiently and on time.
• Problem Solving- The ability to identify potential problems, to break the problems into component parts, to generate potential solutions to select an option and implement it.
• Quality Orientation- Ensures high quality output, accurately checks processes and tasks and shows attention to detail.
• Workplace Safety- The ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Discipline Specific Skills- Shows a satisfactory level of technical skill, knowledge, experience and qualifications relevant to the role.
• Service Delivery Orientation- The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals.
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct- Ability to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct in order to promote confidence and trust in the public service and to adhere to codes of good corporate governance.
• Team Orientation- The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy-in and commitment to the goals of the unit.
Essential Requirements
• Must be a qualified electrician who has served an apprenticeship recognized by the department of labour or be a qualified electrician with a Trade Test Certificate recognized by the Department of Employment and Labour.
• In possession of a NTC2 or NCV3 in Electrical Engineering from a Further Education and Training College registered with the Department of Education.
• Valid code EB or EC1 (10) driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 6 months of date of appointment.
• Must be in possession of a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) or obtain one within 6 months of the date of appointment if required.
• Must be trained in First Aid or be trained within 6 months of the date of appointment.
• Must pass a proficiency test set by the department to prove sufficient general knowledge in the relevant field.
• 2 Years relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements
• 3 Years relevant experience.
• Undertaking the construction, maintenance, operation, repair and testing of electrical mains, apparatus and ancillary equipment from low voltage to 33000V.
• Switching operations up to 11000V, and works on live equipment up to 440V.
• Issuing low voltage permits, tests installations and completes certificates of compliance.
• Transports staff and equipment.
• Performing administration functions by timeously submitting relevant paperwork preceding, during and on completion of work tasks.
• Promoting safety and accident prevention in the work place.
• Inspecting equipment in compliance with eThekwini Municipality’s SHE Management System.
• Providing specialist technical advice and instructions to new Electricians and subordinates.
• Supervising, motivating, training and disciplining Apprentices, Trade Workers, other trainees and subordinates.
Competencies
• Managing Work- Effectively manages own time and available resources and tools to ensure that work is completed efficiently and on time.
• Problem Solving- The ability to identify potential problems, to break the problems into component parts, to generate potential solutions to select an option and implement it.
• Quality Orientation- Ensures high quality output, accurately checks processes and tasks and shows attention to detail.
• Workplace Safety- The ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Discipline Specific Skills- Shows a satisfactory level of technical skill, knowledge, experience and qualifications relevant to the role.
• Service Delivery Orientation- The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals.
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct- Ability to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct in order to promote confidence and trust in the public service and to adhere to codes of good corporate governance.
• Team Orientation- The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy-in and commitment to the goals of the unit.
Essential Requirements
• Must be a qualified electrician who has served an apprenticeship recognized by the department of labour or be a qualified electrician with a Trade Test Certificate recognized by the Department of Employment and Labour.
• In possession of a NTC2 or NCV3 in Electrical Engineering from a Further Education and Training College registered with the Department of Education.
• Valid code EB or EC1 (10) driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 6 months of date of appointment.
• Must be in possession of a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) or obtain one within 6 months of the date of appointment if required.
• Must be trained in First Aid or be trained within 6 months of the date of appointment.
• Must pass a proficiency test set by the department to prove sufficient general knowledge in the relevant field.
• 2 Years relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements
• 3 Years relevant experience.
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