Artisan: Electrician - George

Minimum Requirements

• Trade Test Certificate as an Electrician
• 3-5 years post-apprenticeship experience required
• Valid Code C1 Driver's License

Competencies

• Core Professional Competencies: Managing Work, Problem Solving, Planning and Organising, Quality Orientation
• Functional Competencies: Work Place Safety, Discipline Specific Skills
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Service Delivery Orientation, Interpersonal relationships, Communication, Customer orientation and customer focus
• Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Learning Orientation
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact and influence, Team Orientation, Coaching and mentoring

Key Performance Areas

• Test circuits, pumps and motors for functionality of new components using test and fault detection equipment and communicate readiness to activate operations to the Control Room.
• Ensure that the electrical motors at Pumpstations operate energy efficient.
• Ensure that all equipment and instruments communicate effortlessly with each other to prevent loss or damage to equipment and have an early warning system in case of leakage or spillage to prevent damage to ecosystems.
• Ensure that all the pump stations are functioning at a high level of functionality and to prevent any sewerage spillage, freshwater wastage, to prevent damage to ecosystems, to prevent damage to expensive equipment and to ensure an uninterrupted supply of fresh Water to the town.
• Ensure that all property and equipment are monitored at all times with a live tracking system to ensure that real-time messages are sent to prevent theft, damage and vandalism.
• Ensure that the pump stations conform to advanced standards, demands and development specifications.
• Ensure that all installations are functioning and that reported faults are attended to in order to provide a sustainable electrical supply.
• Ensure that all municipal buildings are electrically sound and in good working order.
• Ensure that illegal electricity connections are terminated, complaints tended to, and new installations completed as requested by the immediate Superior.
• Ensure faults are detected and repaired and functionality restored with minimal disruption to services.
• Connect and supply new consumers with electricity.
• Ensure that information is recorded and shared and to ensure that problems are discussed and solved to improve service delivery.
• Ensure that installation and safety guidelines are complied with and tasks executed in accordance with standards associated with quality workmanship.
• Ensure activities are executed in accordance with laid down procedures and guidelines with specific claim laid on the following of safety procedures.
• Ensure requirements are co-ordinated and instructions communicated and understood ensuring the efficient execution and completion of tasks.
• Ensure details of activities are accurately recorded and to facilitate the processing of information related to the productivity of personnel, time and material allocation and utilization for specific assignments.
• Ensure that vegetation is removed from electrical installation as a result of over growing or storm damage.

Special Conditions Attached To The Post

• Must be willing to undergo specific training/courses in order to be qualified to function successfully in the various sub-sections.
• Required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Required to work outside normal hours.
• Be prepared to be placed on stand-by.
• Must be able to work on uneven terrain.
• Have the ability to perform switching operations on networks.
• Ability to read technical drawings and work without constant supervision.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

• Applications must be submitted electronically on the E-recruitment site, which can be found on the George Municipality website, www.george.gov.za, under Job Portal. Applicants must register and apply online before 23 September 2026 at 16:30pm.
• Please Note the following when applying on the Portal: Applicants must please ensure to follow the Assisting Guidelines that can be accessed on the website under Job Portal, before completing their online application. Applicants should check and verify their current status or the progression of their application, by referring to their " Inbox" tab on the Portal.
• Please ensure that all the information on your profile is correct and all the necessary documents are attached, prior to submitting your job application.