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Artisan Electrician (Industrial) - Treatment Works at Knysna Municipality

Knysna Municipality
April 07, 2026
Full-time
On-site
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:


Trade Certificate: Electrician - NQF 4
3 Years experience at Municipal Level
Valid Code EB Drivers ' License
Computer Literacy
Physically healthy and fit
Be able to work at height s
Handling stress - Must have the mental stamina for dealing with stressful situations.
Lift and carry heavy objects - Should be able to lift and carry heavy objects (<50 kg)
Proficient in at least two o f the three official languages in the Western Cape Official


KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:


Perform general electrical maintenance activities for pumps and motors of water reticulation and sewe systems with an emphasis on sewer motor control centres
Reading and interpreting drawings/ sketches/ works orders detailing layout and specifications
Receiving job cards on specific maintenance or repair work, taking measurements, calculating the size and amount of material needed for specific task and forwarding requisition to Senior Superintendent.
Conducting preventative maintenance inspections and breakdown repairs on electrical water and sewer infrastructure (e.g submersible pumps, motors, compressors) to detect abnormalities and reporting findings to the Senior Superintendent.
Testing and disconnecting motor s and other central systems
Basic welding and soldering.
Performing basic fitting i.e. brackets, etc.
Installing and servicing actuators on valves.
Perform basic fault - finding on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and associated equipment.
Conducting preventative maintenance on Solar systems.
Maintaining Odour Control electrical system.Installing, fault - finding and programming of soft starters of soft starters and variable speed drives.
Conducting quality checks and functional testing of own work as well as work performed by subordinates.
Monitoring SCADA and reporting to Senior Superintendent.
Liaising with contractors performing work on water and sewer infrastructure.
Assisting department on an ad hoc basis with infrastructure activities as and when required.
Co - ordinate work to be performed and guide the activities of subordinate
Accountable management of all tools, equipment and vehicle whilst adhering to related systems and procedur
Complete internal transactional documentation
Assurance of a safe and healthy work environment and safe application of duties


Closing Date: 10 April 2026