ARTISAN: ELECTRICAL M000387
Listing reference: nwu_001486
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 3 March 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
DIVISION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING COMPLIANCE
POSITION NAME: ARTISAN: ELECTRICAL
POSITION NUMBER: M000387
VACANCY: 1
PEROMNES GRADE: P10
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To ensure that all electrical (MV and LV) equipment and machines, pertaining to Hostels and campus facilities are in safe working condition and maintained according to all regulations and statutory requirements
Job description
- General Maintenance and contractor management.
- Preventative maintenance.
- Regular inspections on equipment.
- Issue safe working permits and do risk assessments and OHS.
- Manage Artisan Assistants.
- Communicate to technician regarding maintenance.
- Do standby and react during Power failures after hours as well
Minimum requirements
- Qualified Artisan: Trade certificate (Electrician) NQF Level 4 Electrical Trade Certificate (Red Seal) is essential
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 5 years’ technical experience related to field of expertise.
- A minimum of 3 years’ maintenance experience
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Qualified Electrician: National diploma (Electrician) NQF Level 6 will be an added advantage
- Registration with Wireman’s licence (Dept of Labour) will be an added advantage
- Membership with NBCEI will be an added advantage
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
- Good communication skills and fault reporting.
- Ability to work according to planning schedules with measurable intermediate goals.
- Computer literacy to work with electronic job cards.
- Advanced knowledge of infrastructure processes.
- Ability to function under pressure and make decisions according to regulations.
- Understand 11 000V distribution network and safety parameters
- Ability to manage Emergency power generators and equipment
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCE:
- Able to operate with minimum supervision.
- Pro-active and innovative problem-solver.
- Enthusiastic team player with positive social and interpersonal skills.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Werner Maass 018 389 2887
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Hawa Joosub 018 389 9015 / Omphile Kgati 018 389 2154
CLOSING DATE: 03 March 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must 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 Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.