Job description

Responsibilities:

• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Maintaining specialised installations in explosive areas, high tension (HT) 11 KVA and domestic installations.
• Supervises contractors on site.
• Compile monthly report.
• Complete weekly job cards on Archibus system.
• Planning and scheduling of staff.
• Compile and submit reports.
• Ensure proper work management and control.
• Assist in the compilation of asset register and maintain the register with reference to infrastructure, installation, equipment, tools etc.
• Compiles scope of work and bill of quantities for new installations and repairs.
• Perform standby and overtime duties as required.
• Assist with skill development and internal training of staff.
• Ensure that employees perform to standards.
• Monitor resource balancing and workload.
• Ensuring electrical equipment and infrastructure is available and reliable for its users.
• Supervise staff effectively and ensure that tasks are executed within an acceptable time frame.
• Action orientated, calm & composed, established technical knowledge, & team orientated disposition.
• Prepare material specification.
• Order materials and spare parts.
• Ensure adherence to Occupational Health & Safety Act and Risk Assessments.
• Ensure proper work control and management.

Minimum requirements

• NQF Level 6 Qualification (National Diploma in Electrical or Equivalent)
• Three to Five years’ electrical supervisory experience
• Three to Five years’ electrical job-related experience
• Installation Electrician certificate is essential
• A valid code 8 drivers’ license is essential

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good planning, organisational skills, and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills, coupled with interpersonal, intercultural and assertiveness.
• People management skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently.
• Ability to lead others in troubleshooting
• The ability to handle conflict situations in a diplomatic manner and have social perceptiveness.
• Basic knowledge of Building Regulations
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Computer literate in the MS Office suite (Word and Excel)

Recommendations:

• Good knowledge of the University’s Oracle system
• Knowledge of CMMS (Preferably Archibus)