Deputy Head Operations

Job Description:

Ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of the Planning, Construction, Maintenance and Network Control Divisions within the MV/LV Operations function of eThekwini Electricity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Formulates capital and operating budgets.
• Undertakes the responsibility for the Occupational Health and Safety Act and ensuring compliance thereof.
• Plans the Units activities after considering the long and short term goals, objectives, action plans, operating standards and performance targets set.
• Assists the Head (Electricity) in formulating strategic direction for the Service Unit.
• Implements the Units MV/LV Operational Plans.

Job Requirements:

• 8 Years post registration experience in the electricity industry or a related field of electrical engineering of which at least 2 years must be at a senior management level.
• In possession of the Electrical Engineer’s Certificate of Competency (Government Competency Certificate- GCC).
• Bachelor of Science (NQF Level 8) in Electrical Engineering.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• Registration as a Professional with the Engineering Council of South Africa as Professional Engineer.