PWEE700-2026 LINESMAN (2 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT: ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Distribution Operations and Maintenance

Section: Streetlights and Distribution

Location: Distribution Works (all regions)

Reference number

PWEE700-2026

Position

LINESMAN (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

T7

Scale

R263 736,00 – R366 300,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R367 621,00 – R498 166,00 per annum

Job purpose

To execute projects (operations) in an effective way by keeping to the set targets of time, cost, resources and standards of each project and adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993) (this post only executes tasks on the non-energised electrical distribution network)

Appointment 

requirements

Grade 10

Linesman course and cable course

At least six months’ relevant working 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

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

and/or competencies

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

Primary functions                                       

Ensure the optimal use of resources to ensure cost-effectiveness and to reach set target dates of projects        

Construct the electrical network to ensure effective service delivery

Maintain the existing electrical network to ensure network stability

Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993)

Execute tasks or duties on a rotation basis between various operational teams to enhance multi-skilling

SAP

S70095660; S70029120

New/natural attrition

New

Enquiries

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