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Job Summary

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Requirements

Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Electrical Engineering. Ten (10) years of post-qualification experience required as an artisan/artisan foreman. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Technical report writing skills, communication skills, and computer literacy (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook). Be able to read and interpret manufacturing drawings. Knowledge and experience regarding compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in the workplace are essential. Proven experience in staff supervision. Knowledge/experience with SAP will be advantageous.

Duties

Manage the Electrical Workshop and ensure compliance with prescribed standards in ensuring safe and serviceable infrastructure (pumps, valves, sluices, auxiliary drives, cranes, water vessels, lighting, housing, transformers, induction and synchronous motors, knowledge of MV termination, generators, compressors, earthing and lightning protection, medium voltage switchgear and protection, control panels for pump-sets, valves and dam control gates, meters, general instrumentation and large controllers, electric circuits (cranes, gates, valves, etc.), motor tests, knowledge of electrical hydraulic circuitry, knowledge of motor connections and application thereof, fault finding, etc.) on Government Water Schemes through planned maintenance schedules and unscheduled repairs and refurbishment projects. Be involved in the planning and execution of OPEX maintenance and CAPEX maintenance. Adhere to strict maintenance plan deadlines. Manufacture items from one's own planning and from design drawings source, liaise and request quotations from suppliers and ensure product compliance to specifications and standards. Accept appointment as a GMR 2.7 in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) (Act 85 of 1993), a responsible person for electrical equipment. Evaluate and identify staff training needs and assist with training facilitation processes. Manage and evaluate staff performance on an ongoing basis. Compile weekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance performance reports. Work requires extensive traveling to remote areas and overnight stays on a regular basis. Standby and occasional overtime work, including weekends and public holidays, will be expected from time to time.