Artisan Electrical Lines and Servitudes

Introduction
Area of specialization: To perform in a safe and effective manner power line inspections, servitude and line maintenance, including defect repairs and restoration tasks on transmission lines using approved tools, equipment, procedures and techniques to ensure optimal line performance and sustainable and continuous quality of supply. Task Grade: T09. Department: Lines and Servitudes. Business Unit: Northern Grid. Location: Polokwane

Job description

Skills and Competencies Required:

Behavioural:
• Professionalism
• Trustworthiness
• Honesty
• Integrity

Leadership:
• Team Player

Knowledge:
• Electrical or mechanical engineering
• Lines and servitude
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of line work
• Transmission network
• ORHVS authorisation outcome 2 to take, handover the line under supervision
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and hazardous substances
• Basic line component identification
• Vegetation management
• Principles of electrical theory
• Level 3 maintenance competency authorisation

Skills:
• Ability to work at heights
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Work under extreme weather conditions
• Valid Driver’s License code C1
• Interpersonal relations
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Computer literate in Microsoft packages (Word and Excel)

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform under supervision line inspections, servitude maintenance hardware defect repairs and operating
• Perform line fault investigations
• Assist in restoration operations during power line emergencies
• Ensure compliance with safety, health and environment policies
• Operate, inspect and maintain tools and equipment
• Enhance customer and stakeholder relations

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):
Trade Certificate Electrical (Light Current/Heavy Current) at NQF4 with 120 credits

Experience:
2 years NTCSA network and discipline related equipment (Lines and Servitudes)