PWEE781 -2026 CHIEF TESTING: PRIMARY AND SECONDARY NETWORK TESTING OPERATIONS
Date: 2 Nov 2026
Location: All regions, All regions, ZA, All region
Company: City of Tshwane
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DEPARTMENT: ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY BUSINESS UNIT |
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Division: Distribution Operations and Maintenance |
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Section: Energy and Electricity System Control and Advisory Management |
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Subsection: Energy and Electricity Power Failure Report and Energy Control Systems Maintenance |
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Location: Network Testing Operations – All regions |
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Re-advertisement |
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Reference number |
PWEE781 -2026 |
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Position |
CHIEF TESTING: PRIMARY AND SECONDARY NETWORK TESTING OPERATIONS |
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To be advertised |
Internal |
External |
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This position seeks to attract (external) |
African female |
African male |
Coloured female |
Coloured male |
Indian female |
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Indian male |
White female |
White male |
Person with disability |
All categories |
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Job level |
T15 |
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Scale |
R683 952,00 – R949 944,00 per annum |
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Estimated remuneration package |
R902 477,00 – R1 241 035,00 per annum |
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Job purpose |
To render, manage and control the activities of the primary and secondary network protection and testing branch to ensure that the correct mechanisms of power system protection and control as well as specialist test services are applied in the City of Tshwane’s extensive high- and medium-voltage supply networks, thereby striving for continuity of electrical supply under all conditions |
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Appointment requirements |
An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree), BEng or BTech in Electrical Engineering or any other electrical engineering-related study field Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) will be an added advantage Switching Course At least six years’ relevant working experience in a local authority energy and electrical network environment, preferably on power system protection and testing in medium- and high-voltage systems Supervisory experience will be an added advantage A valid Code B driving licence Computer literacy Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby and overtime 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 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. |
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Personal attributes and/or competencies |
Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods; ability to work on numerous and vastly different issues at any given time; analytical, rational, structural and creative thinking skills; ability to liaise with management and other role players to enable them to make informed strategic decisions; negotiating and interpersonal skills; quick decision-making skills with limited information; above-average verbal and written communication skills; leadership skills; adaptability to a changing environment and different views |
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Primary functions
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Manage and control tactical operational planning for the subsection to ensure compliance to the greater technical support services strategy Deliver input regarding philosophies of electrical power protection systems to strive for continuous availability of the distribution network Review specialist test services to ensure effective and efficient methodology Manage and control operational resources Manage and coordinate training for the subsection Structure financial implementation requirements for operational job numbers Manage and administrate operational activities Enforce practices to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel Manage, coordinate and execute unscheduled maintenance due to power interruptions on the secondary and primary distribution network to ensure an effective technical support service to external and internal clients Manage and schedule all serving tests (cable sheath tests) to be performed in conjunction with the Chief Testing Primary and Primary Power Maintenance Section to prevent potential network failures |
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SAP |
S70006249 |
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New/natural attrition |
Natural attrition |
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Enquiries |
L Modiselle (012 358 9506) or S Machaba (012 358 6192) |
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