Responsibilities:

• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Maintaining specialized installations in explosive areas, high tension (HT) 11 KVA, and domestic installations
• Supervises contractors on site.
• Compile monthly reports.
• Complete weekly job cards on the Archibus system.
• Planning and scheduling of staff.
• Compile and submit reports.
• Ensure proper work management and control.
• Assist in compiling asset register and maintaining the register concerning infrastructure, installation, equipment, tools, etc.
• Compiles work scope and bill 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 are 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 specifications.
• Order materials and spare parts.
• Ensure adherence to Occupational Health & Safety Act and Risk Assessments.
• Ensure proper work control and management.

Minimum requirements

• A National Diploma Electrical (NQF 6) qualification or equivalent.
• Three (3) years’ of supervisory experience
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ Electrical experience
• Installation Electrician
• A valid code 8 driver’s license is essential

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good planning, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal, intercultural, and assertiveness.
• People management skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently.
• Ability to lead others in troubleshooting.
• The ability to handle conflict situations diplomatically 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)