Electrical Maintenance Manager

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Here is the rewrite of the job description based on your mandatory format and rules: **Overview** This role is for an Electrical Maintenance Manager with the City of Cape Town. The position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and upgrades of the electrical asset portfolio that supports the provision of potable water and the collection and treatment of wastewater within the City. It involves significant management responsibilities including personnel, budgets, contracts, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The role requires flexibility for emergencies, standby duties, and working in varied conditions. **What you will do** * Ensure the timely maintenance and upgrade of the Electrical asset portfolio providing potable water and wastewater services to the City of Cape Town. * Direct and control outcomes related to the utilisation, productivity, and performance of personnel within the Electrical Section. * Manage, organise, lead, direct, delegate, and control Capital and Operating Budgets for the Section. * Be responsible for the implementation of maintenance directing and controlling for the electrical stream, focusing on technical and operational outcomes. * Be responsible for the operational management, directing and controlling of the technical and operational outcomes. * Manage the formulation and specification of specific contracts, tender documents, and deviation reports, controlling and implementing contractual obligations for all repairs. * Be appointed as GMR2.7 electrical for the Bulk Water Branch to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * BTech Degree qualification in Electrical Engineer Heavy Current. * Registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist. * Eight (8) years’ relevant experience post relevant tertiary qualification in plant maintenance, minimum five (5) years of experience should be within the context of maintenance in Water and Sanitation plant (water and wastewater treatment plants / pump stations) or in a chemical processing / production environment. * Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. * Municipal Finance Management Act, 2004. * A working knowledge of SANS 10142-1 Wiring of Premises Part 1, low voltage installations. * Computer Literacy: MS Office. * Valid Driver’s Licence Code 08 EB/B. **Who should apply** This role is suited for a qualified Electrical Engineering Technologist with a BTech Degree and professional registration. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of eight years of post-qualification experience in plant maintenance, with at least five years specifically in water and sanitation or chemical processing/production environments. Applicants should demonstrate working knowledge of the OHS Act, MFMA, and SANS 10142-1, be computer literate in MS Office, and hold a valid Driver’s Licence Code 08 EB/B. The position also requires an individual who is prepared to work outside normal hours during emergencies, be on standby, work in all weather conditions, and is physically fit and able-bodied. **Deadline** 27.10.2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/electrical-maintenance-manager-city-of-cape-town-1 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Microsoft Office
• Health and safety (OHS)
• Driver's licence

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