PWEE701-2026 SYSTEM OPERATOR (4 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT: ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Distribution Operations and Maintenance

Section: Streetlights and Distribution

Location: Electricity System Control and ALO (all regions)

Reference number

PWEE701-2026

Position

SYSTEM OPERATOR (4 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

T10

Scale

R370 512,00 – R514 596,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R503 527,00 – R686 919,00 per annum

Job purpose

To operate and control the 11 kV network, isolate 11 kV components for other departments to perform tasks on the network, commission new 11 kV network components, locate 11 kV faulty components during power failures and restore power in the shortest time possible, and restore low-tension (230 V to 400 V) power failures and repair minor defaults on the 400 V network

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate trade certificate as electrician (red seal)

An Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS), low-voltage, medium-voltage or 11 kV switching course

At least two year’s relevant working experience on electrical networks (ranging from 400 V to 11 000 V) in low- and medium-voltage switching

A valid Code B driving licence

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, overtime and standby when required

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

Positive attitude; good health; good communication skills; dependability and trustworthiness; ability to work with high tension; ability to work in a dangerous environment; no colour blindness

Primary functions

Operate the 11 kV network, isolate 11 kV components for other departments to perform tasks on the network, commission new 11 kV faulty components during power failures and restore power in the shortest time possible

Restore low-tension (230 V to 400 V) power failures and repair minor faults on the 400 V network

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

SAP

S70030903; S70023712; S70023714; S70020843

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

Enquiries

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