PWEE785-2026 SUPERINTENDENT: TRADES

Tshwane; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 487,000 - 676,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tshwane is seeking a Superintendent: Trades to lead the Distribution Operations and Maintenance team at Centurion Depot. The role focuses on delivering safe, reliable electricity distribution and on optimizing resource use through strong leadership and technical oversight.

Applicants must hold a Red Seal Electrician certificate, have several years in a local authority electrical network, and be willing to work shifts.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate as Electrician (Red Seal) is required.
• At least four years’ relevant experience in a local authority electrical network environment.
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage.
• Valid Code B driving licence and own transport.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime and standby when required.
• Must undergo a criminal record check and consent to fingerprinting by Tshwane Metro Police.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance operations.
• Manage and evaluate the construction of projects.
• Coordinate the planning of maintenance, construction, network extensions and resources.
• Identify specific training needs and ensure the development of operational personnel.
• Manage and administrate operational activities.
• Identify and request operational logistical needs.
• Structure financial implementation requirements for operational vote numbers to ensure availability of financial resources.
• Implement operational policies and approved strategies to ensure effective and productive operations.
• Enforce practices to ensure safety.
• Enhance community involvement to establish economic prosperity and address consumer needs.
• Manage operational personnel and activities for delegated responsibilities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Willingness to work shifts

Analytical thinking

Leadership skills

Good communication

Positive attitude

Good health

Dependability

Trustworthiness

Adaptability

Ability to work with high tension

Safety awareness

Education

Trade Certificate as Electrician (Red Seal)

Tools

Code B driving licence

Job description

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Location:

Centurion Depot, Centurion Depot, ZA, Centurion

Company:

City of Tshwane

DEPARTMENT: ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Distribution Operations and Maintenance

Section: Street Lights and Distribution

Location: Centurion Depot

Reference number

PWEE785-2026

Position

SUPERINTENDENT: TRADES

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract (external)

African female

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T12

Scale

R486 840,00 – R676 164,00 per annum

remuneration package

R651 590,00 – R892 565,00 per annum

Job purpose

To ensure optimal electricity service delivery in the related area by ensuring a safe, reliable and cost-effective electrical distribution network according to individual consumer needs and to provide operational leadership to ensure optimal use of resources and a motivated, trained and stable workforce

Appointment

requirements

An appropriate Trade Certificate as Electrician (Red Seal)

At least four years’ relevant experience in a local authority electrical network environment

Supervisory experience will be an added advantage

A valid Code B driving licence and own transport

Willingness and ability to work shifts, overtime and standby when required

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own

Applicants must be willing to be placed anywhere in Tshwane from time to time as required and determined by the departmental management. Thus, by applying for any of these positions the applicants irrevocably accept this condition.

Personal attributes

Positive attitude; good health; good communication skills; dependability; trustworthiness; analytical thinking skills; adaptability; leadership skills; ability to work with high tension; ability to work in a dangerous environment; no colour blindness

Primary functions

Manage maintenance operations

Manage and evaluate the construction of projects

Coordinate the planning of maintenance, construction, network extensions and resources

Identify specific training needs and ensure the development of operational personnel

Manage and administrate operational activities

Identify and request operational logistical needs

Structure financial implementation requirements for operational vote numbers to ensure availability of financial resources

Implement operational policies and approved strategies to ensure effective and productive operations

Enforce practices to ensure safety

Enhance community involvement to establish economic prosperity and address consumer needs

Manage operational personnel and activities for delegated responsibilities

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S70026691

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