Electrical Foreman HT

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To supervise and assist the team in the safe execution of all electrical activities

• Completed Medium Voltage/HV Certificate is essential
• Electrical/Engineering Diploma is desirable
• Minimum 3 Years working experience as an HT /MV Electrician in Medium /High Voltage distribution networks is essential

• Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in the workplace.
• Understand basic electrical and mechanical engineering principles
• Demonstrate an understanding of the uses and safety aspect associated with flammable energy sources
• Understand basic electronic theory and components
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of energy efficiency
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of telecommunications
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic programmable logic controllers
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Principles of Process Control Loops
• Sound knowledge of VSD`s and soft starters
• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• SAP

• Supervises electrical maintenance activities.
• Guides and assists Electricians with daily maintenance activities.
• Maintains control of Electrical workshops, stores and main sub-stations.
• Analyses and solves electrical problems.
• Stays informed on the latest technology for application or replacement of present electrical technology and divulges the necessary information to personnel.
• Attends to callouts with regards to electrical breakdowns.
• Assists with fault-finding of leaky feeder systems.
• Provides adequate workshop store facility and stock levels for efficient maintenance and productivity levels.
• Designs and constructs Single Phase circuits and Three Phase Circuits.
• Constructs and commissions Low/Medium/High Voltage networks.
• Inspects, maintains, repairs and does fault-finding on Medium/High Voltage networks.
• Troubleshoots on Programmable Logic Controllers.

Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.