Foreman - Electrical MN 4053/26 1

REQUIREMENTS

-Grade 12. - National Diploma in Electrical Engineering. - Recognised Trade Tested (Red Seal). - Certified in Operation regulation for High Voltage Systems. - Code C (10) driver’s license. - Computer literacy (MS word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Knowledge of the Midvaal electrical reticulation network OR similar size electrical reticulation network, is of utmost importance in order to render a safe and effective service to the Midvaal Community. - Must be certified up to and including 88KV. - Good staff management and excellent supervision skills. - Must be willing to work overtime and do standby duties. - Knowledge of the Municipal Financial Management Act will be an added advantage. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Project Management & Financial Management skills & experience. - Competent in implementation, interpretation & enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. - Proven management skills including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication & interpersonal, leadership skills, conceptual skills, presentation skills, conflict and stress management skills, negotiation skills, attention to detail, report writing skills. - Five (5) years’ relevant Foreman experience in electrical supply environment within the Local Government Authority.

DUTIES

-Assists the superintendent and oversees, organizes all the electrical reticulation and maintenance in the electrical section. - Leads, transcribes and assists the electricians and electrical team with all maintenance and reticulation. - Supervises and controls over maintenance and repairs of all assets. - Compiling reports and maintaining accurate records. - Responding to electrical faults and emergencies. - Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. - Reports any loss/damage or injury sustained by any of the labour force. - Responsible for Control according to law. (ORHVS Act) (Operation Regulation for High Voltage Systems). - Be able to take responsibility of personnel and apparatus up to and including 88KV. - Responsible for safety of personnel and apparatus. - Must adhere to all applicable Council By-laws, and relevant legislation. - Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

SALARY:          R 390 120.00 p.a. – R 430 908.00 p.a. (Level 06 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 588 473,60 p.a

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 12 FEBRUARY 2026 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7557, 7569. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.