Government EntityKing Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality
    LocationEastern Cape, Mthatha
    SalaryR398, 590.00 – R517, 397.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS)
    Centre / LocationMthatha, King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality, Eastern Cape
    Source and Applicationksd.gov.za

    DEPARTMENT : TECHNICAL SERVICES
    POST NAME : SENIOR TECHNICIAN: ELECTRICAL PLANNING X1
    T.A.S.K. GRADE : 12
    EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT : PERMANENT
    SALARY SCALE : R398, 590.00 – R517, 397.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS)

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
    • Matric.
    • National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy current) or any relevant qualification at NQF 6.
    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering will be an added advantage
    • At least 5 years work-related experience in Electricity Network Planning and MV/LV Design.
    • Valid registration with ECSA as a Professional Technician.
    • Valid EB Driver's License.

    KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS ( Include but not limited to):
    • Provide Network Planning ( Master Planning, Network development Planning, load Forecasting, Cost of Supply) inputs for capital Development programs, and new customer applications.
    • Develop and maintain long-medium and short- term load growth for all distribution feeders.
    • Identify future distribution load zones/ centre's based on existing and future load growth.
    • Analyse, align and integrate capital expansion, strategic & refurbishment plans to align with the Master Planning and Network Development Planning outputs.
    • Perform and contribute to technical studies that could lead to new or improved solutions, practices, and processes for use in the Municipality.
    • Participate and contribute to the design and liaise with stakeholders on technical inputs, user requirements, scoping, prioritization, work planning and costing.

    NOTICE NO. 08 OF 2025 pg. 8
    customer quotations, communications, management of modifications, progress reporting as well as associated risk management.

    Requirements

    • Matric. • National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy current) or any relevant qualification at NQF 6. • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering will be an added advantage • At least 5 years work-related experience in Electricity Network Planning and MV/LV Design. • Valid registration with ECSA as a Professional Technician. • Valid EB Driver's License.

    Duties

    • Provide Network Planning ( Master Planning, Network development Planning, load Forecasting, Cost of Supply) inputs for capital Development programs, and new customer applications. • Develop and maintain long-medium and short- term load growth for all distribution feeders. • Identify future distribution load zones/ centre's based on existing and future load growth. • Analyse, align and integrate capital expansion, strategic & refurbishment plans to align with the Master Planning and Network Development Planning outputs. • Perform and contribute to technical studies that could lead to new or improved solutions, practices, and processes for use in the Municipality. • Participate and contribute to the design and liaise with stakeholders on technical inputs, user requirements, scoping, prioritization, work planning and costing. NOTICE NO. 08 OF 2025 pg. 8 customer quotations, communications, management of modifications, progress reporting as well as associated risk management.

    Source / Circular Reference

    ksd.gov.za