Job title : Deputy Head (Mv/Lv Operations) Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban Deadline : January 27, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Key Responsibility Areas: Plans and manages the key performance indicators and outcomes associated with the MV/LV Operations.
Manages the Department and assumes responsibility for the maintenance and construction planning, estimating and scheduling, maintenance inspection, fault identification, location and repair, planned maintenance and refurbishment, construction, programming and installations, MV/LV Network Control, administration, accounting, cost control, vehicle control and utilisation, material issued, construction and planning maintenance of street-lighting installations associated with low voltage mains.
Undertakes the responsibility for the Occupational Health and Safety Act and ensuring compliance thereof.
Assists the Head (Electricity) in formulating strategic direction for the Service Unit.
Plans the Units activities after considering the long and short term goals, objectives, action plans, operating standards and performance targets set.
Formulates capital and operating budgets.
Implements the Units MV/LV Operational Plans.
Verifies acceptable performance against targets and standards and takes corrective action as required.
Reports to the Head (Electricity) on performance, keeping abreast of relevant legislation and recommending appropriate amendments where necessary.
Manages the recruitment, performance, training and development and conduct of staff.
Deals with ad-hoc issues that arise which fall within the terms of reference of the Units MV/LV Operations.
Essential Requirements: Bachelor of Science (NQF Level 8) in Electrical Engineering.
Registration as a Professional with the Engineering Council of South Africa as Professional Engineer.
In possession of the Electrical Engineer's Certificate of Competency (Government Competency Certificate- GCC).
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
8 Years post registration experience in the electricity industry or a related field of electrical engineering of which at least 2 years must be at a senior management level.
Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements: Relevant Masters Degree (NQF Level 9).
10 Years post registration experience in the electricity industry or a related field of electrical engineering of which at least 3 years must be at a senior management level.
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