Electrical Technician

REMUNERATION

• R 22,500 pm Fully grant funded

REQUIREMENTS

• Related proof / documentation must accompany application
• 3+ years of municipal electrical experience.
• National Diploma/BTech Electrical Engineering
• ECSA registration as Candidate Engineering Technician
• Proficient in two or three official languages of the Western Cape

PROJECT PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE Purpose:

• To strengthen municipal technical capacity to implement energy resilience initiatives and improve sustainability of electrical services.

Objectives

• Provide dedicated technical support for MER and ESMAP projects
• Reduce energy losses and improve network reliability through infrastructure assessment
• Implement NMD management and load control at Calitzdorp
• Develop and manage pipeline of energy efficiency projects
• Ensure compliance with MER grant conditions, reporting and TPA requirements.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS The Technician will be responsible for: Network Operations & Maintenance

• Conduct condition assessment of MV/LV network, identify ring feed gaps, undersized conductors
• Update asset register and GIS data
• Supervise maintenance teams and theft replacement programmes

Energy Resilience Projects

• Lead implementations of: Solar PV on municipal buildings, LED streetlight audit and replacement, VSD installation at WTW,
• Mini grids at Ladismith and Calitzdorp intake points
• Prepare technical specs, tender inputs and site supervision.

NMD and Energy Management

• Monitor NMD at Calitzdorp and Ladismith bulk points
• Implement load management, power factor correction, and peak lopping solutions
• Liaise with Eskom on NMD optimization.

Planning and Compliance

• Assist with development of Electricity Master Plan, Energy Management Plan
• Ensure NRS, SANS 10142, OHS Act compliance
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and close-out reports for DLG.