Chief Hv Network Control Officer

Closing Date
2025/11/14

Reference Number
ETH

Job Number
C

Job Title
Chief Hv Network Control Officer

Job Type
Permanent

Job Grade
T13

Division
Control Operations

Department
Hv Operations

Branch
Hv Network Control

Vacancy Group
Energy management

Reporting To
Senior Manager (Hv Network Control)

Location - Town / City
Durban

Location - Province
KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Country
South Africa

Special Conditions

Nil

Job Purpose

Job Purpose:
Applies operations co-ordination and technical understanding of electrical network control by planning the personnel resourcing requirements and monitoring processes for the operations; recommending changes to provisions, operating procedures and instructions and evaluating the status of electricity supply and making determinations referring to load flow management principles during outages or peak demand/supply periods.

Key Responsibility Areas

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Applies operations control knowledge to contribute to the review or development of a range of aspects related to the shift management resourcing and work programming plans.

• Mentors, coaches and evaluates personnel in relation to the diagnostic and interpretative applications involved with Electricity Network Control applications and controls performance and conduct of shift personnel.

• Applies interpretative and evaluative principles and techniques to monitor the electricity supply and status and/or outgoing circuits at substations in the high voltage range.

• Maintains safety levels and continuity of supply during technical and operational works on the electrical system or commissioning of new plant.

• Applies understanding of electricity distribution principles and standards to address major network disruptions with high impact on essential services and major customers on the grid.

• Conducts investigations and communicates information on the technical applications, procedures and performance relating to the electrical network.

• Participates in the performance analysis process in relation to modifications or introduction of new equipment into the network.

• Disseminates technical information in relation to the continuity of supply and planned outages.

• Maintains network control system performance information and statistical records and attends to specific reporting requirements.

Competencies

Competencies:

• Planning

• Organisational Awareness

• Attention to Detail

• Construction

• Operations and Maintenance

• Interpersonal Relationships

• Service Delivery Orientation

• Resilience

• Cognitive Ability

• Learning Orientation

• Accountability and Ethical Conduct

• Team Orientation

Essential Requirements

Essential Requirements:

• Must be a qualified Electrician who has served an apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labour or be a qualified Electrician with a Trade Test Certificate recognized by the Department of Employment and Labour.

• Must be in possession of a NTC4 or NCV4 certificate in Electrical Engineering registered with the Department of Education.

• Be an authorised or have been in the past 24 months an authorised High Voltage (HV) Network Controller.

• Accredited First Aid Certificate holder or obtain one within six months of appointment.

• Valid motor vehicle driving license.

• 5 years relevant experience in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution environment and a minimum of 3 years as an Authorised High Voltage Network Controller.

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Requirements:

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

• 6 years relevant experience in a Control Room environment in the electricity transmission and distribution industry.
This post reports to SENIOR MANAGER (HV NETWORK CONTROL)

Housing Subsidy
Yes

Leave
Yes

Medical Aid
Yes

Other Allowances
Car allowance may be applicable

Pension Fund
Yes

Remuneration
R R p.a

13th Cheque
Yes

Contact Name
HC Electricity

Contact Telephone

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