Senior Electrical System Controller – City of Windhoek

Job Description

To ensure an effective link between the Electricity Department and the electrical contractors to facilitate an effective and efficient electrical network.

Key Performance Areas

Inspect new and existing installations to ensure compliance.Responsible for the supervision of the installation sector.Act in an advisory capacity to the electrical department, contractors and clients.Performs administrative and general duties.Performs meter investigations to prevent tampering and illegal wiring.Issue Spot Fines for illegal wiring and tampering, also work out back charges for lost consumption.

Skills, Experience & Education

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Trade Diploma; or a Completed Apprenticeship in the Electrical Field or a National Vocational Diploma (Electrical general IV) or a National Vocational Certificate (Electrical General III-Red Seal).

REQUIRED SPECIALISATION: Installation Electricians Certificate of registration.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: A minimum period of six (6) years in the electrical construction field, of which 4 as an electrical installation inspector.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS: Code B drivers license, Peace Officer’s status must be obtained.

PRE-APPOINTMENT TRAINING: 11/66 KV switching specialised earthing and any supply regulating courses.

KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of supply regulations and the electrical distribution network. Knowledge of specialise measurement tools.

SKILLS: Computer literacy, Decision making, Good interpersonal and communication skills.