PWEE778-2026 SUPERINTENDENT: TRADES

DEPARTMENT: ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Distribution Operations and Maintenance

Subsection: Subtransmission

Location: C De Wet Depot

Reference number

PWEE778-2026

Position

SUPERINTENDENT: TRADES

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract (external)

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T12

Scale

R486 840,00 – R676 164,00 per annum 

Estimated

remuneration package

R651 590,00 – R892 565,00 per annum 

Job purpose

To supervise, coordinate and control the maintenance, repair, installation and operational activities relating to the City’s subtransmission electrical infrastructure, ensuring the reliable, safe and efficient operation of electrical networks in accordance with applicable legislation, technical standards, safety requirements and municipal policies

Appointment

requirements

An appropriate Trade Certificate as Electrician (Red Seal)

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

A valid Code B driving licence and own transport

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

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

Analytical thinking skills; adaptability; skilled in radio and telephone communication; interpersonal abilities; mental ability to handle stress; problem-solving and decision-making skills; thorough geographic knowledge of the electrical network; ability to relate to and communicate with all social levels; sound industrial relations skills

Primary functions

Manage maintenance operations

Manage and evaluate the construction of projects

Coordinate the planning of maintenance, construction, network extensions and resources

Identify specific training needs and ensure the development of operational personnel

Manage and administrate operational activities

Identify and request operational logistical needs

Structure financial implementation requirements for operational vote numbers to ensure availability of financial resources

Implement operational policies and approved strategies to ensure effective and productive operations

Enforce practices to ensure safety

Enhance community involvement to establish economic prosperity and address consumer needs

Manage operational personnel and activities for delegated responsibilities

SAP

S70005227

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

Enquiries

I Shibisi (012 358 9506), S Machaba (012 358 6192) or M Maumela (012 358 8278)