Harare City Council
DUE: 05 JUNE 2023
HARARE TO ACHIEVE A WORLD CLASS CITY STATUS BY 2025
POSITION : SKILLED WORKER 1 ELECTRICIAN (4 POSITIONS)
GRADE : 9
REPORTING TO : FOREMAN ELECTRICIAN
LOCATION : ELECTRICAL PLANT & PUBLIC LIGHTING WORKSHOPS
DEPARTMENT : WORKS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the above mentioned vacancies in the Electrical Plant and Public Lighting Workshops in the Mechanical and Electrical Services Division of the Department of Works.
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for installation and maintenance of High mast tower lights, streetlights, facilities, electrical plant and equipment such as power transformers, welding generators, standby power generators, motors and control gear, industrial stoves, air conditioning, ventilation systems and building lighting.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Installation and maintenance of High mast tower lights, streetlights, facilities, electrical plant and equipment.
Installations of overhead and underground LV and HV electrical power distributions
Planned maintenance (Inspects, diagnoses and corrects/repairs failed or malfunctioning equipment.)
Reads and interprets electrical circuit diagrams and other engineering drawings.
Troubleshooting electrical faults using appropriate testing kits and equipment.
Advises and recommends on methods of repair.
Training, appraising and supervision of semi-skilled workers, apprentices, assistants and students
Ensures safe working environments in line with the Electrical Safety Regulations,
Factories & Works Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act and Environmental
Management Act.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Apprenticeship trained in Electrical Engineering with a minimum 3 years post qualification experience OR a minimum 5 years post qualification experience in a reputable organisation for non- apprentice trained candidates.
National Craft Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering.
SW1 Journeyman qualification.
High Voltage switching certification up to 33kV is an added advantage.
At least Class 4 Driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Experience in Local Authority will be an added advantage.
SKILLS AND DESIRED COMPETENCES
Thorough knowledge and appreciation of lighting circuits.
Thorough knowledge of electrical plant equipment installations and maintenance.
Knowledge of various motor starting and motor protection schemes.
High voltage switching appreciation
Competent in cable sizing and selection.
Reading and appreciation of electrical wiring diagrams and basic installation design appreciation.
Micro-solar plants and backup power installations.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
NB: City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer and female applicants are encouraged to apply.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful candidates.
TO APPLY
A written application letter together with a detailed curriculum vitae including certified copies of both educational and professional qualifications and three (3) traceable references should be submitted to the:
The Acting Human Capital Director
Rowan Martin Building
P. O. Box 1680
HARARE
Or hand deliver to Records Office, Basement, Room B38 at Rowan Martin Building.
To arrive not later than 5 JUNE 2023
CLEARLY STATE ON THE ENVELOPE THE POSITION BEING APPLIED FOR.
CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS
NOTE: Only short-listed applicants will be responded to.