ELECTRICIAN at Bergrivier Municipality

BERGRIVIER MUNICIPALITY

Bergrivier Municipality ensures the wellbeing of all communities within the Bergrivier region through economic growth, social wellbeing, community
involvement and effective management within a safe and healthy environment.

Bergrivier Municipality with its head office in Piketberg and approximately an hour’s drive from Cape Town currently has the following vacancy and awaits
applications from competent persons who comply with the minimum job requirement. (Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to also
apply.)

VACANCY

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

ELECTRICIAN (PORTERVILLE)
DIRECTORATE: TECHNICAL SERVICES
REF: TD292/621/PV

Qualifications: Trade Test Artisan (N3)

Experience: One (1) to Two (2) years’ experience

Requirements: Code EC Driver’s license with PrDP  HV Reg Statutory certificate plus certification of competency in the operation of truck
mounted cranes (cherry picker) Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/isiXhosa – read,
write & speak)  Good supervision, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills  Ability to give attention to detail  High level of
responsibility  Must be physically fit and able bodied  Required to work in all weather conditions Must be prepared to enter confined
spaces Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime Must perform duties in the whole area
of the municipality

Job Purpose: Co-ordinates and controls the set-up, work in progress and completion of specialized tasks and activities associated with
medium/ low voltage electrical installation, maintenance and repair to infrastructure and mechanical components including the monitoring
and correcting of support personnel, productivity and performance, attending to routine/ general administrative recording requirements
contributing to the accomplishment of departmental objectives within the Bergrivier Municipality.

Key Performance Areas: Interprets and co-ordinates specific pre-works/site requirements with regards to installation, repairs and planned

and predictive maintenance sequences and guides the activities of personnel Completes internal transactional documentation (e.g. time

sheets, log sheets, progress and productivity field reports, etc.) and related forms (vehicle checklist) Performs specific tasks associated

with the operation of heavy and/or specialized vehicles and equipment (crane trucks, etc) during electrical installation, repair and

maintenance activities Co-ordinates activities associated with the construction and installations of medium/ low voltage electrical

networks Co-ordinates activities and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality of medium/ low voltage electrical reticulation

systems Co-ordinates activities/ sequences associated with trouble shooting/ fault finding and repairing to medium/ low reticulation and

electrical systems Co-ordinates and controls tasks/ activities associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity and

discipline Responsible for Health and Safety compliance with statutory regulations during tasks which include protocols and procedures

in order to minimize any incidents and injuries and to maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all Skills Development

Responsible to partake in the Municipality’s Performance Management and Development System.

The competency level for this position is a level 2 as stipulated in Annexure A of the Municipal Staff Regulations, Government Notice R890,
as promulgated in Government Gazette 45181, dated 20 September 2021 and comprises of the following competencies.

Functional Public Service Orientation Management / Leadership
Core Professional Competencies Personal Competencies

Competencies Competencies Competencies 

Managing work  Workplace safety  Service delivery  Action orientation  Direct setting 

Problem solving  Discipline specific orientation  Resilience  Impact and influence 

Planning and organizing skills  Interpersonal  Accountability and  Team orientation 

Quality orientation relationships ethical conduct  Coaching and mentoring 

Communication  Learning orientation 

Customer orientation and

customer focus

Salary: R 312 348.00 per annum (T11 of a Category 3 Local Authority)

Date of acceptance: 01 October 2024 or as soon as possible

Enquiries: Mr JJ Erasmus at 022 913 6028

GENERAL:

1. A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, where applicable, will be payable and be supplemented by the normal benefits
applicable to the Municipality including a housing allowance for home owners subject to certain conditions.

2. The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity Act, preference will be
given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets.

3. The Municipality is not bound to make any appointment.
4. All appointments are subject to Police clearance; which means that by applying for a position at the Municipality, you give us

permission to obtain a Police clearance.

5. Applications received after the closing date or which have been received without the documentation mentioned below, will not be
considered.

6. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as being unsuccessful if no
feedback has been received within six weeks from the closing date.

7. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel member of the Municipality will
not be allowed and will immediately disqualify applicants.

8. In addition to the minimum job requirements and station mentioned herein, applicants may be expected to work overtime or be on
standby, as well as render services in other parts within the municipal area, as required.

9. Appointment in certain posts is subject to a security clearance and applicants will also undergo an interview and evaluation process
and where necessary, write a trade test.

10. The municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your information and
application you confirm that the information you have provide to us is true, up to date and correct.

11. Preference will be given to local candidates within the Bergrivier Municipal area (WC013).
12. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interests and a performance

contract (where applicable) with the employer.

A covering letter with at least two (2) contactable references (managers, subordinates or peers), must accompany the completed prescribed

application form (available on request at Tel. 022 9136000 or on the municipality’s website www.bergmun.org.za) with certified copies of the

necessary qualification certificates, ID document, Drivers Licence and a Curriculum Vitae (Maximum of 3 pages), (only one post per application

form) to reach Municipal Offices (Aurora, Eendekuil, Redelinghuys, Piketberg, Porterville & Velddrif) within the municipal area or posted to

PO Box 60, Piketberg, 7320 or by courier to 13 Church Street, Piketberg, 7320, for the attention of Mr DF Verhoog, to reach him by no

later than the closing date.

You should note that the Municipality does not accept responsibility for applications that are mailed or sent by courier and are received

late or not at all. The onus is still on you to ensure that your application reaches the municipality before the closing date.

NO FAXES OR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, 02 SEPTEMBER 2024 AT 16:00

ADV H LINDE 13 CHURCH STREET
MUNICIPAL MANAGER P O BOX 60

PIKETBERG
MN 210/2024 7320

Location:

Closing Date:02 SEPTEMBER 2024

HOW TO APPLY

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