Artisan Assistant – Electrical Services X3

KNYSNA MUNICIPALITY Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals with enthusiasm for the following career opportunity in our dynamic organisation: ARTISAN ASSISTANT- ELECTRICAL X3 DIRECTORATE: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES Task Level T4: R145 536 to R183 456 (Basic Salary) R277 305 to R326 717 (Total Cost to Council Package) (PERMANENT APPOINTMENT) Applicable Municipal benefits will apply. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: • Grade 10 schooling or equivalent N2 • Studying towards a Trade Certificate or 1-year electrical experience • Physically healthy and fit • Be able to work at heights • Be able to perform standby and overtime • The successful candidate is required to work in all weather conditions • Proficient in English and at least one other official language of the Western Cape KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Assist the electrician with support for general maintenance and repairs of existing services • Preparation of trenches and laying of cables for new services • General maintenance and repairs on domestic- and municipal buildings • Assist with the maintenance and cleaning of assets, equipment, tools boxes and workshop tools • Cleaning of substations, workshop and vehicle fleet • Adhering to all safety and health practices and promote good housekeeping on an ongoing basis • Required to be on stand-by duty COMPETENCIES CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES • Managing Work; Problem Solving. All applications will be considered, but in terms of its Employment Equity Target, the Municipality would prefer to appoint a Coloured Female. Should a suitable candidate in that category not be identified, White females will also be considered. PLEASE NOTE: (Failure to comply with the below will result in disqualification) • All applications MUST be on a Knysna Municipal Application form (https://www.knysna.gov.za/wp- content/uploads/2022/09/Knysna-Municipality-New-Job-Application-From.pdf) accompanied by a comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications , copy of ID, copies of training, experience, competency and previous employment record must accompany applications (certified copies must not be older than 6 months). • Application forms are obtainable from the Municipal website: www.knysna.gov.za. Completed applications should be forwarded via email to: [email protected] • Candidates will be subjected to thorough evaluations and previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on his/her qualifications, criminal and credit record. The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests. • Correspondence will ONLY be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Should candidates not be contacted within three months of the closing date, they may consider their application unsuccessful. • For enquiries, contact the Human Resources Office at 044 302 6418 or 044 302 6419. Canvassing for appointment is strictly prohibited, and any confirmation thereof will disqualify the candidate. CLOSING DATE: 25 SEPTEMBER 2026 MR BOY MANQOBA NGUBO ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.