eThekwini Municipality
eThekwini Municipality’s Electricity Division is offering a permanent position for an Electrical Assistant within the HV Cables Branch. Based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, this role is ideal for individuals with foundational experience in electrical work who are looking to build their career in a dynamic environment.
Position Details:
- Job Title: Electrical Assistant
- Job Number: 33001542
- Reference Number: ETH240919-1
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Grade: T05
- Division: Works 1
- Department: HV Operations
- Branch: HV Cables
- Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Closing Date: 11 October 2024
- Reporting To: HV Cable Electrician
Job Purpose:
The Electrical Assistant is responsible for performing various semi-skilled activities to support electricians during installation, repair work, and maintenance tasks. The role involves assisting in ensuring the smooth functioning of electrical operations across multiple voltage systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- General Tasks: Assist with excavation, reinstatement, and operation of handheld tools and machines.
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance:
- Perform cleaning of 11 kV, 33 kV, 132 kV, and 275 kV equipment under supervision.
- Assist in opening tanks, removing, cleaning, and replacing electrical components, and topping up insulating oil.
- Tools and Materials: Ensure that tools, specialized materials, and equipment are kept in good condition and readily available.
- Machinery Handling: Assist with coupling, de-coupling, and stowing of trailers, compressors, and other machinery.
- Transporting Equipment: Transport and connect gas bottles (up to 50 kg) as required for tasks.
Key Competencies:
- Planning and Organizing: Effectively manage tasks to ensure timely completion.
- Workplace Safety: Adhere to safety standards in all operations.
- Discipline-Specific Skills: Knowledge and application of electrical work processes.
- Communication: Good interpersonal and communication skills to work well within a team.
- Action Orientation: A proactive approach to task execution.
- Resilience: Ability to work under pressure and in challenging conditions.
- Accountability: Take responsibility for tasks and complete them ethically and efficiently.
- Learning Orientation: Willingness to learn and develop further skills in the field.
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors.
Special Conditions:
- Work Hours: 40-hour work week (5 days).
- Overtime: Must be prepared to work overtime as necessary.
- Standby and Sustenance: May be applicable depending on operational requirements.
- Protective Clothing: Must adhere to PPE schedules and requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Appropriate level of secondary education.
- Experience: At least 6 months of experience in electrical construction or maintenance work.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience: 1 year of experience in HV electrical construction or maintenance work.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Annual Salary: R152,793.84 – R198,344.52
- Benefits:
- Housing Subsidy
- Medical Aid
- Pension Fund
- 13th Cheque
- Leave Entitlements
How to Apply:
For further inquiries, please contact HC Electricity at 031 311 1301.
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