Electrician Supervisor Job Vacancy in South Africa at the American Embassy

Job Title: Electrician Supervisor–Generator/Electrical Technician

REF: VA-20

Recruiter: American Embassy Updated on: 2012-04-11 00:00:00
AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Pretoria Available: Immediately
Category: Civil / Building Offer: Basic Salary: R242,684 – R339,759 per annum
Introduction

The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is seeking individuals for the position of an Electrician Supervisor – Generator/Electrical Technician in the Facility Maintenance Office (FAC).

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
Minimum Requirements

Qualifications Required:

NOTE:  ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM.  Items 1- 6 are ALL REQUIRED
1.      Education:Completion of Standard 10 (grade 12) N-3 certificate and three years electrical apprenticeship including completion of trades test exam is required.
2.      Experience:Minimum of 5 years of progressively more responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical systems and power generation equipment of which 3 years is in large commercial or government buildings.  Experience maintaining power generation equipment up to 1500KW and as a lead technician or foreman is required.  Plus one year of supervisory experience is required.
3.      Language:English level IV (fluent) writing/reading/speaking (This will be tested) and level III (proficient) of one of the South African languages is required.
4.      Knowledge:
-        Knowledge of trade, construction, fire and life safety codes and standards, and the proper needs and use of safety equipment is required.
-        Full journeyman knowledge of operations and maintenance of high voltage distribution systems, generator mechanical systems, etc is required.
5.      Skills and Abilities:
-        Skill to read electrical design/generator/engine blueprints/schematics as well as writing diagrams and other types of building/equipment plans is required. -        Ability to use all tools/devices of the trade to include complex diagnostic equipment, plan and direct Preventive Maintenance and repairs schedules per OBO and manufacturer’s requirements is required.
-        Ability to type and comfortably use Microsoft Office systems is required. (Basic Word and Excel will be tested).
6.      Other:A valid South African driver’s license is required.
Job Specification

Basic Function of Position:
The incumbent is responsible for the daily management of Embassy Pretoria’s functional space electrical and power generation programs through the use of in-house and contract assets.

For more details on the Application and Selection process, please go to: http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html
Or you can go directly to the p-net site to register and apply via:  http://americanembassy.pnet.co.za/

CLOSING DATE: April 12, 2012

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