PWEE784-2026 FOREMAN

Date: 2 Nov 2026

Location: Rosslyn Depot, Rosslyn Depot, ZA, Rosslyn De

Company: City of Tshwane

DEPARTMENT: ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Distribution Operations and Maintenance

Section: Street Lights and Distribution

Location: Rosslyn Depot

 



Reference number

PWEE784-2026

 

Position

FOREMAN

 

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

T11

 

Scale

R434 688,00 – R603 720,00 per annum

 

Estimated remuneration package

R585 211,00 – R800 357,00 per annum

 

Job purpose

To ensure optimal electricity service delivery in the related area by ensuring a safe, reliable and cost-effective electrical distribution network according to individual consumer needs

 

Appointment

requirements

An appropriate Trade Certificate as Electrician (Red Seal)

Switching Course

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

Supervisory experience will be an added advantage 

A valid Code B driving licence with own transport

Physical fitness and health

Computer literacy

Willingness and ability to work shifts, overtime and standby when required

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.

 

Personal attributes and/or competencies

Having integrity, intelligence and patience; innovative thinking skills; decisiveness; flexibility; willingness to accept responsibility; ability to pay attention to detail; good interpersonal and communication skills

 

Primary functions

Be responsible for 11 kV and 11 kV to 400 V planning and switching on the electrical network

Issue work, training and fault locating permits

Ensure safe operations to adhere to safety rules and regulations

Manage personnel and activities

Organise tools, equipment, vehicles and material for personnel to ensure the effective execution of projects

Communicate the management information of each project to the relevant role players to ensure effective operations

Ensure the switching of network components during breakdowns to minimise downtime and adhere to NRS standards

Ensure the development of subordinates to create a competent workforce

Oversee and administrate daily operations to ensure an effective and auditable administration function

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

 

SAP

S70020829

 

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

 

Enquiries

T Swanepoel (012 358 9571) or S Machaba (012 358 6192)