Electrical Technician P002491 (Re-advert)

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Electrical 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: 01 August 2024

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.