About the position
Postion Summary:
To ensure availability and utilisation of site electrical systems through oversight and provision of safe and cost-effective maintenance programmes, functions and activities
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply electrical and associated technical maintenance and associated practices by meeting provisions of GMR-Phase 2
- 1 appointment Ensure adequate resourcing of staff by participating in staffing, recruitment and selection processes and providing value-added inputs Develop draft annual training plan based on needs of responsibility area and submit for approvalManage Key performance agreements and Key performance reviews of staffManage staff leave and any disciplinary issues that may ariseAllocate work as appropriate to ensure electrical maintenance objectives are achievedTake swift corrective action where performance gaps are identified to ensure maintenance functions and services are deliveredProvide value-added inputs into budget processes based on clearly defined needs that have been identified to support electrical and associated maintenance functionsDevelop and implement condition based and preventative maintenance programs for substations, distribution systems and other electrical equipment
- Utilize computer bases asset maintenance management program to create work requests, develop priorities, issue work orders, track labour and keep equipment maintenance histories
- Oversee the electrical maintenance of wells, pump controls and other SARAO electrical facilitiesDirect the construction and installation of extensions and additions to underground and overhead electrical distribution systems
- Perform switching and other tasks according to ORHVS regulations
- Using SKA switching RegulationsPerform medium voltage switching and operate generators in support of operations
- Ensuring continues power availability to the telescope site
Minimum Qualification:
- Higher Certificate / Advanced National Certificate / Vocational 5 / N6 / NQF 5
Minimum Experience:
- Electrician Trade TestN3 National Diploma Electrical Engineering N6 National Diploma Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) (Advantageous)Certified to work on 22kV and 33kV electrical systemsWireman’s LicenseProject Management (Advantageous)Driver’s license code C
Experience:
- 10 years electrical systems experience of which 5 (five) years is in a supervisory capacity
Knowledge:
- Understanding of budgetsSupply Chain Management Health and SafetyPrinciples of supervision, training and performance evaluation
- Laws and regulations covering the erection, construction and maintenance of overhead and underground linesGood writing skills Computer skillsExcellent communication skillsPower generating systems (Diesel Generators)Grid Power lines (33kV and 22kV)Power distribution systems (22kV and 400V)
The NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.
Desired Skills:
- Skilled in applied field of position
- Knowledge to be relevant
- Responsible in performing duties
About The Employer:
The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africa's activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT telescope in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavors.
