Pweeengineering Consultant: Power System Information Management

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Company: City of Tshwane

DEPARTMENT: ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY BUSINESS UNIT

Section:
Technical Support and Technology Management

Reference number

PWEE
760-2026

Position

ENGINEERING CONSULTANT: POWER SYSTEM INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract (external)

African female

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T15

Scale

R – R per annum

remuneration package

R – R per annum

Job purpose

To manage efficient and effective project implementation and systems engineering planning regarding any operational management systems, including automated mapping and facilities management, supervisory control and data acquisition, access control system, power quality monitoring system, substation telecommunication network and other systems forming part of the Tshwane electricity network control and management operations

Appointment

requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or Information Systems or any other information system engineering-related study field

Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) will be an added advantage

At least six years’ work experience in a project implementation and systems engineering planning environment

Supervisory experience will be an added advantage

A valid Code B driving licence

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

Analytical and logical thinking skills; communication and interpersonal skills; leadership skills; ability to empower subordinates; having integrity and intelligence; being patient; innovative thinking skills; having energy and imagination; flexibility; willingness to accept responsibility; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail

Primary functions

Plan and implement projects in the Technical Services Section

Allocate the required human resources to approved projects

Consolidate all operational systems under the Technical Services Section and develop system life cycle plans by considering system status, possible obsolescence and upgrade history

Evaluate and validate proposed projects and alternative solutions

Substantiate the accountability of approved projects and ensure that these are executed accordingly and properly

Carry out the concept and feasibility studies of approved projects

Perform constant reporting on projects to senior management

Assess and evaluate system performance and recommend actions on identified deficiencies

Develop, establish and maintain the network-based centralised project and system information centre to provide common accessibility of information by relevant stakeholders

Fulfil the attainment of internal skills development and training programmes in implemented projects

Develop and establish detailed level methods to financially and budgetarily manage projects in accordance with the Local Government:
Municipal Finance Management Act, 2006 (Act 56 of 2003)

Compile reports motivating projects and requesting funds from Council and obtain approval in principle

Ensure that a proper schedule of tasks is carried out after project and fund approval

Ensure that the funds for projects are included in the capital budget by following the approved procedures in this regard

Determine the needs of internal and external electricity clients regarding information management systems

Conduct a market study to establish how client needs can be addressed

Compile specifications regarding client needs and discuss these with clients to ensure completeness

Determine the costs involved and budget for such systems

Set out tenders regarding such systems, as required, and adjudicate tenders received

Ensure that tenderer(s) meet obligations

Ensure that the acquired systems meet expectations of users (clients)

Maintain systems to the satisfaction of client(s)

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Enquiries

L Mosely ) or M Maumela )