Chief Technologist (Test) at eThekwini Municipality

Special Conditions    

• 40 hours, 5-day week.
• Incumbents must be prepared to work overtime when required.
• Protective clothing: As per the PPE schedule.

Job Purpose    

• To undertake effective testing of substation installations, protection systems and equipment, fault location, mal-operations investigations and acceptance testing of various equipment/materials.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Responsible to the Manager (Protection and Test) for the effective control and functioning of the Test Division.
• Undertake technical investigations in the heavy current field relating to protection systems and electrical apparatus.
• Conduct the pre-commission testing of high voltage, medium voltage and substation installations, protection schemes and equipment.
• Locate faults in high, medium and low voltage cables and equipment.
• Undertake research and investigations into any incidents of protection mal-operations and compiles reports thereon.
• Install and wire protection relays and protection schemes.
• Undertake routine and special technical investigations and quality tests of a heavy current nature as requisitioned by other Branches or Departments.
• Conduct acceptance testing of electrical equipment and apparatus and the certification of compliance with Departmental Standards and relevant specifications (ie SABS, IEC and BS).
• Maintains technical records and drawings of various types of protective devices and schemes.
• Implements Departmental policies and supervises the performance, training and conduct of staff.
• Institutes financial controls, monitoring expenditure and ensuring adherence to financial budgets.
• Compile reports, maintain statistics and handles correspondence associated with the Division.
• Assumes appointment in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (1993) and associated Regulations.

Competencies    

• Planning
• Attention to Details
• Construction
• Operations & Maintenance
• Communication
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Action & Outcome Orientation
• Resilience
• Accountability & Ethical Conduct
• Team Orientation
• Coaching & Mentoring

Essential Requirements    

• Bachelor of Technology Degree or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 7) in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).
• Registration as a Professional Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 years post registration experience in the Electrical Protection environment.
• Computer Literacy.