Job Description

ELIGIBILITY



Suitably Qualified



Candidates



CLOSING DATE



16.05.2025



REFERENCE NUMBER



NRG 49/25 Ext



SALARY



R 1 411 278.00 p.a. (T17)



DEPARTMENT



Electricity Generation and



Distribution



DIRECTORATE



ENERGY



Equipment Standards



NRG 49/25 Head



Requirements



BSc (Hons) or BEng in Electrical Engineering. Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA. 10 years' postgraduate technical and managerial experience

with extensive exposure to electrical distribution equipment



and electrical distribution infrastructure.



Extensive knowledge of power system engineering and related

disciplines and of the theoretical and practical aspects of



electrical distribution equipment and technologies, and of



related standards.



Excellent technical and personnel management skills. Proficiency in compiling and managing capital budgets. Sound project management skills. Sound knowledge of safety legislation and practice. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Excellent report writing ability. Financial analysis expertise. A high degree of computer literacy. Valid Driver's licence: Code B.

Key Performance Areas



Overseeing all technical and non-technical functions,

including planning, organizing, directing, and administering



tasks.



Involves evaluating, interviewing, selecting, and delegating

work to staff, ensuring effective performance and adherence



to standards.



Ensures adherence to policies, safety practices, and

compliance with legislation, including correct use of



personal protective equipment (PPE).



Research and assess equipment requirements, workshop

proposed technologies and prepare technical bulletins



Manages the introduction and application of new technologies

and standards in distribution equipment and practices,



liaises with internal and external stakeholders, and ensures



compliance with industry standards.



Oversees the supply chain for acquiring strategic distribution

equipment, including evaluating designs, managing tenders,



and ensuring compliance with specifications.