PWEE696-2026 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR (2 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT: ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY

Division: Distribution Operations and Maintenance

Section: Streetlights and Distribution     

Location: All regions

Reference number

PWEE696-2026

Position

ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR (2 POSTS)

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T11

Scale

R414 972,00 – R576 336,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R560 116,00 – R756 502,00 per annum

Job purpose

To ensure electrical supply safety and that existing and new electrical networks comply with the relevant legislation, specifications, standards and guidelines

Appointment 

requirements

N6 certificate (electrical heavy current)

An appropriate trade certificate as electrician (red seal)

At least two years’ relevant experience in local authority electrical networks

A valid Code C1 driving licence with a valid PrDP

Physical fitness and health

Ability to do physical work related to operation and maintenance activities for continuous periods

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 cost

Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby and overtime

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Problem solving: Ability to identify potential problems, break the problems into component parts, generate potential solutions, select an option and implement it

Quality orientation: Ensure high-quality output, accurately check processes and tasks, and show attention to detail

Workplace safety: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety

Discipline-specific skills: Show a satisfactory level of technical skill, knowledge, experience and qualifications relevant to the role

Primary functions                                       

Investigate and report back on shocks and electrocutions and ensure that wiring is done in accordance with statutory requirements

Disconnect connections not meeting safety standards

Investigate and report back on damage caused to consumer equipment

Manage the activities of electrical inspectors and administrative officers

Investigate reported illegal connections and coordinate with the Revenue Protection Section to remove illegal connections

Keep records of payments

Check works instructions

Report unsafe conditions

SAP

S70095480; S70095679

New/natural attrition

New

Enquiries

N Black (012 358 7803), S Machaba (012 358 6192) or P Mahlangu (012 358 3419)