Principal Technician

Principal Technician - Cape TownFull job descriptionELIGIBILITYSuitably QualifiedCandidatesCLOSING DATE16.04.2024REFERENCE NUMBERNRG 30/24 EXTSALARY528114.00 to 570387.00DEPARTMENTElectricity Generation andDistributionDIRECTORATEENERGY Principal TechnicianRequirementsNational Diploma in Building Construction.Five (5) to eight (8) years’ relevant experience.Valid Code EB driver’s licence.Key Performance AreasAssess the adequacy of procedures, systemsand controls associated with capital and operationalavailability and utilisationEvaluate current security and safety measures andcorrect deviations from set procedureDraw up and establish technical details / specifications/ budget estimates and requirements for a wide rangeof projects and capital projectsManage the effective execution of maintenance of thefunctional area including the managing of contractors,tenders, RFQs associated with facilities managementand substations, including tender specifications, tomaximise the continual availability and serviceabilityfacilities management within Electricity ServicesMonitor attendance / conduct and output and addressdeviations from agreed performance indicators throughmeetings / counselling and / or other approvedmethods designed to improve and motivate personnelas well as contractorsEstablish the adequacy and availability of personnel andcontractors against agreed outcomes and motivate to theimmediate manager for additional resourcesConduct inspections with a view to determining the statusand / or progress of work at specific locations / sitesCommunicate with technical departmental personnel andsite supervisors to establish departmental teams /contractor performance levelsCheck details of transactional documentation (worksorders, requisitions, applications, time and attendanceschedules, etc.) prior to approving and submitting forfurther processingCollate information from field reports, inspections