Electrical Technician P002491 (Re-advert)
Listing reference: nwu_002285
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 5 January 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Energy and Power Engineering
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: FACILITIES-ENGENEERING COMPLIANCE
POSITION NUMBER: P002491
VACANCY: ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN: POTCHEFSTROOM
PEROMNES GRADE: P8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To ensure that all electrical (HT & LT) and mechanical equipment and machines are in safe working condition and maintained according to all regulations, be appointed as the GMR 2.7 for Potchefstroom 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
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 11 000V 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
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 ADVANTAGES:
- Registration with ECSA
- Membership with Government Certificate of Competency
- A minimum of 5 years' Design/Project Management experience
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 REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms H Esterhuizen: 072 160 1869
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Akhona Maqungo: 018 299 2624
CLOSING DATE: 05 January 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.
