Snr Engineer: Operations & Maintenance: ENER20243R

Ekurhuleni; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 831,000 - 1,140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ekurhuleni seeks a Senior Engineer for Operations & Maintenance to oversee the municipal electrical distribution network in Gauteng. You will lead maintenance, asset management, safety, and compliance to ensure reliable service.

Responsibilities include budgeting, supervising staff and contractors, and driving strategic improvements while preserving high standards across the network.

Qualifications

• B Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) or equivalent NQF 7.
• ECSA registration as professional engineer or equivalent.
• Code B driver's license is required.
• Experience with operation, maintenance and refurbishment of municipal electrical networks.
• Competency certificate is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and maintenance of the total electrical distribution network.
• Develop O&M targets aligned with tactical plans and strategic objectives.
• Advise on installations to mitigate risks and reduce failures.
• Monitor quality to ensure standards and codes are met.
• Manage depot personnel, budget usage, and work ethic.
• Perform administrative duties and record-keeping.
• Manage section budget and procurement, ensuring compliance.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and council policies.
• Supervise contractors and consultants for maintenance projects.
• Implement and maintain asset management strategies and standards.

Skills

Experience in electrical distribution

Education

B Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) / Relevant NQF 7

ECSA registered as Pr Eng./ Pr Tech Eng./ Pr Cert Eng.

Code B driver's license

Electrical Engineer's Certificate of Competency

Job description

Snr Engineer: Operations & Maintenance: ENER20243R

R 831,012.00 to R 1,139,964.00 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)

Assignment Type

Permanent

• B Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) / Relevant NQF 7
• ECSA registered as Pr Eng./ Pr. Tech Eng./ Pr Cert Eng.
• Code B driver's license.
• 5 years' experience in the operation, maintenance and refurbishment of municipal electrical distribution networks
• Electrical Engineer's Certificate of Competency will be an added advantage.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the operations and maintenance of the total electrical distribution network with the Distribution Business Unit
• Develop Operations and Maintenance section operational and budget targets in support of tactical delivery plans and organisational strategic objectives in partnership with divisional leadership.
• Advise on strategic installations and support operations to either eliminate electrical network security risks or reduce the frequency or severity thereof.
• Continuously monitor quality to ensure that the highest required standards and conformance to specifications and codes are achieved.
• Manage operations and maintenance section personnel at a depot level and ensure optimal utilisation of personnel and create an acceptable work ethic and environment.
• Execute administrative functions to ensure proper documentation and record keeping.
• Manage the expenditure of the section budget and ensure effective implementation of supply chain management procurement measures.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and organisation policies and implementation of council resolutions.
• Manage contractors and consultants for the section maintenance and refurbishment and operations projects.
• Implement and maintain the department asset management strategy, policies and standards.
• Ensure that requirements of the section are budgeted for and that the budget is utilised efficiently and effectively.

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The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract as per Council resolution.

Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.