George Local Municipality·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
OperationsFull TimeContract
-Closes Nov 20, 2026
Salary : R 585 504 - R 760 056 per annum T14
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance
Perks : If applicable Cellphone and Vehicle Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
8 years or more of relevant experience post registration
A relevant National Diploma in Engineering and registration as a PrTechni Eng
Computer Literacy: MS Office
Valid Code B driver's licence
COMPETENCIES:
Core Professional Competencies: Planning, Organisational Awareness, Attention to Detail.
Functional Competencies: Design, Project Management, Construction, Operations and Maintenance.
Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Service Delivery Orientation, Communication
Personal Competencies: Action and outcome orientation, Resilience, Change readiness, Cognitive ability, Learning orientation, Accountability and ethical conduct.
Management / Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Manage and control of bulk metering services - Ensure sound metering installations for precise billing, metering processes, standards and procedures that determines the validity of one of the largest sources of electricity revenue.
Tariff investigation, data logging and processing - Ensure a sustainable revenue income derived from bulk meter consumers.
Large bulk meter account processing - Ensure that the correct tariff / tariff structure has been applied to individual bulk consumers.
Operational installation and evaluation of new products - Ensure healthy meter installations and practices for accurate metering and minimizing electrical and revenue losses.
Inspection of exception installations - Validate both high and low voltage metering installations for billing purposes.
Bulk meter tests - Ensure that the meter installation comply with NRS057 standards and to validate correct functioning.
Calibration testing - Ensure that meters issued falls within the specification of that specific installation requirements for accurate billing and revenue collection.
Quality of supply specification - Ensure that Quality of Supply specifications comply with the requirements of the National Energy Regulator (NRS 048).
Financial services - Ensure that all bulk and KVA meter installations and readings are accurately metered, processed and billed.
Consumer based enquiries - Ensure that all consumer related enquiries are dealt with in a professional manner.
Engineering Duties - Ensure a quality, safe and sustainable supply of electricity to consumers within the licensed area of George Municipality and within the framework of Council Policy and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993.
Tender compilation and specifications - Purchase metering and other equipment that meets national set standards for the purpose of billing.
Interaction - Ensure seamless functioning of the section and to enforce precise metering methodologies.
Administration - Ensure that accurate operational information is maintained and made available on request and that specific administrative deadlines are complied with.
Supervision - Ensure personnel are capacitated and capable of performing at capable levels, address deviations and implement corrective measures to sustain efficiency and productivity.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST
Must be able to do complex mathematical notation calculations.
Must be willing to perform standby duties.
Must be willing to sign a performance contract with the employer.
Must be precise, reliable and have high ethics (billing information and meter installations).
Must be able to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
Must have numerical skills.
Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be able to use own initiative and work independently.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ensure that Engineering principles and standards are adhered to.