Technical Manager: Electrical Workshop

University of Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Pretoria is inviting applications for a Technical Manager position in their Electrical Workshop. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with standards and effective management of the maintenance budget. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and possess a minimum of 4 years’ experience in electrical systems and distribution. This role offers a competitive remuneration package aligned with UP guidelines.

Benefits

50% contribution to medical aid schemes

Opportunity for skills assessments

Qualifications

• 4 years of maintenance and operational experience post-qualification.
• Proven relevant experience in 11kV distribution systems.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out maintenance responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Manage the maintenance budget effectively.

Skills

Accounting and budget control skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organising skills

Conflict-handling ability

Education

Bachelor's or B-Tech degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

UP Professional and Support

DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

TECHNICAL MANAGER – ELECTRICAL WORKSHOP

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities

○ To assist the Senior Technical Manager in carrying out maintenance responsibilities by attending to technical problems and other related issues in the allocated area of responsibility in accordance with the UP standard and the Client’s specific needs while ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations;

○ To enable the Technical Manager to achieve the objectives he/she would need to attend to the following:

• Ensure equipment design are in line with the established standards and specification;
• Assist the Senior Technical Manager in identifying equipment/designs that are compliant or non-compliant with statutory requirements;
• Perform effective maintenance planning and execution according to business requirements, as set out in the maintenance contracts;
• Provide guidance to the Workshop Manager/Maintenance Contractors and ensure breakdown maintenance is effectively managed;
• Physically capable of visiting sites and buildings, including areas with heights and limited access.;
• Manage the maintenance budget to ensure required work is done within available funds.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor’s or B-Tech degree in Electrical Engineering, plus 4 years of maintenance and operational experience post-qualification;
• Proven relevant experience in all of the following:
• 11kV distribution systems ;
• Electrical distribution systems;
• Building reticulation and systems;
• Stand-by generators.
• A valid driver’s license.
  

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Accounting and budget control skills;
• Administrative skills to ensure that all records are kept in an orderly fashion, to ensure easy access;
• Communication skills to bring across a message in a logical and effective manner.
• The ability to use the communication medium (written and verbal) in order to transfer complex concepts (technical and non-technical) without ambiguity at all levels;
• Computer literacy – skilled in MS Office and especially in Excel;
• Ability to conduct inspections in order to evaluate defects and control repair jobs;
• Analytical thinking – to be able to analyse a situation, differentiate between issues, group the issues logically, make conclusions out of available information and draw recommendations therefrom;
• Ability to apply basic analytical principles in known and unknown situations;
• The ability to identify and solve high-priority problems in crisis situations;
• Organising skills to organise (people and work) in a logical manner in order to reach set objectives;
• Negotiating skills to use negotiation methods to understand the situation and gain mutual advantage while being ethical;
• Conflict-handling ability and the ability to apply problem-solving techniques in both technical and organisational contexts’.
  
  

Added Advantages And Preferences

• N/A
  
  

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP. In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
  
  

CLOSING DATE: 15 August 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:M r . Sebastian George , Tel: [phone] (Job related enquiries);

Ms. Alinah Molebatsi, Tel: [phone] (Remuneration and benefits).

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 October 2025 please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, and credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.