Job Description

Job Purpose:
Applies operations co-ordination and technical understanding of electricity network control to plan the personnel resourcing requirements for the shift, recommend changes to provisions, operating procedures and instructions.
Key Responsibility Areas
Key Responsibility Areas:

• Applies operations control knowledge to contribute to the review or development of a range of aspects related to the shift management resourcing and work programming plans for shift cycle over a short term duration.
• Mentors and coaches personnel in relation to the diagnostic and interpretative applications involved with Electricity Network Control applications and controls performance and conduct.
• Applies interpretative and evaluative principles and techniques to monitor the electricity supply and status or outgoing circuits at substations in the high voltage range.
• Maintains safety levels and continuity of supply during technical and operational works on the electrical system or commissioning of new plant.
• Conducts investigations and communicates information on the technical applications, procedures and performance relating to the electrical network.
• Disseminates technical information in relation to the continuity of supply and planned outages.
• Maintains network control system performance information and statistical records and attends to specific reporting requirements.

Competencies
Competencies:

• Planning
• Organisational Awareness
• Attention to Detail
• Construction
• Operations and Maintenance
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Resilience
• Cognitive Ability
• Learning Orientation
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct
• Team Orientation

Essential Requirements
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.
• Must be in possession of a NTC4 or NCV4 certificate in Electrical Engineering registered with the Department of Education.
• Be an authorised or have been in the past 24 months an authorised High Voltage (HV) Network Controller.
• Accredited First Aid Certificate holder or obtain one within six months of appointment.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 years relevant experience in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution environment and a minimum of 1 year as an Authorised High Voltage Network Controller.

Preferred Requirements
Preferred Requirements:

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years relevant experience in a control room environment in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution industry.

This post reports to SENIOR MANAGER (HV NETWORK CONTROL)
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R462 393.60 - R600 186.12 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HC Electricity
Contact Telephone 0313111301

Skills Required