Electrical and Mechanical Technician N002683
Listing reference: nwu_001714
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 24 May 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: FACILITIES: ENGINEERING COMPLIANCE
VACANCY: ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
POSITION NUMBER: N002683
PEROMNES: P8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To ensure that all electrical (HT<) and mechanical equipment and machines are in safe working condition and maintained according to all regulations, be appointed as the GMR 2.7 for Mahikeng Campus.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
General maintenance and contracts management
- Ensure all faulty equipment are repaired to SANS regulations.
Preventative/ Reactive maintenance
- Manage work orders as per IWMS system, draft schedules and manage budgets.
Compliance: Regular inspections on equipment
- Ensure Compliance: Do inspections and report.
Control permit system
- Ensure all work are done according to regulations and safety requirements.
Manage Contractors, Artisans and Artisan Assistants
- Ensure all work are done by artisans and follow up and train where needed.
Communicate between User, Contractor and Artisan
- Update User as per requirements and keep the systems statuses updated.
Standby and standby generators
- React in the event of mayor failure, ensure emergency power and communicate.
Minimum requirements
- A relevant Electrical/Mechanical post-school qualification.
- A relevant accredited Trade qualification.
- Must have the relevant requirements to be appointed as GMR 2.7.
- A minimum of seven (7) years’ technical experience related to field of expertise.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- An Electrical Diploma.
- Professional registration with ECSA.
- In possession of a Government Certificate of Competency.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in design/project management.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to prepare planning schedules with measurable intermediate goals.
- Good verbal communication and report-writing skills.
- Computer Literacy: MS Excel and specialized programmes applicable to function.
- Advanced knowledge of infrastructure processes.
- Emergency power generation and 11000V switching.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Enthusiastic team player with positive social & interpersonal skills.
- Able to operate with minimum supervision.
- Pro-active and innovative problem-solver.
- Resolve problems and manage personnel reporting to him/her.
REMUNERATION
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Hendrik Esterhuizen, Tel No: 018 299-4080
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Hawa Joosub, Tel No: 018 389-9015
CLOSING DATE: 19 May 2023
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
