Company: City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Industry: Public Sector / Municipal Services
Job Category: Electrical & Technical Services
Location: Tshwane, Gauteng
Contract Type: Permanent
Remuneration: R340 884,00 – R473 460,00 per annum (Total Package: R465 816,00 – R634 560,00 per annum)
EE Position: All Categories
Closing Date: 07 July 2025
Introduction
The City of Tshwane is offering an exciting employment opportunity for qualified electricians with experience in municipal infrastructure. With six vacancies available for the position of Artisan Electrician, this opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking job security, hands-on technical work, and the chance to serve a rapidly developing metro. As part of the city’s essential services division, successful candidates will play a direct role in maintaining Tshwane’s electricity network, protecting municipal revenue, and upholding safety standards across various precincts.
Job Description
Artisan Electricians will perform technical duties within the city’s revenue protection and metering units. This hands-on role involves maintaining electricity meters, auditing for illegal connections, and working with both overhead and underground electricity systems. Tasks include:
- Performing electricity metering operations and inspections
- Auditing large, medium, and low voltage meters for accuracy and tampering
- Identifying and removing unauthorized and illegal power connections
- Installing, disconnecting, and servicing electricity meters
- Joining low- and medium-voltage cables and wiring meter boxes
- Carrying out credit control functions
- Maintaining safety and compliance in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993)
- Completing tasks under varying environmental conditions including confined spaces, elevated work, and extreme weather
Ideal Candidate
To be eligible for this role, applicants must have:
- A valid Trade Certificate as an Electrician (Red Seal)
- At least two years of relevant hands-on experience in a local authority or municipal electricity network
- A valid Code C1 driver’s license and valid PrDP
- Physical health and fitness, including ability to work at heights and handle physically demanding tasks
- No criminal record, and willingness to be fingerprinted by the Tshwane Metro Police at own cost
- Readiness to work shifts, be on standby, and work overtime when necessary
The role requires dedication, strong ethics, and a sense of accountability. Experience in municipal energy networks and cable jointing will be a significant advantage.
Role Responsibility
Artisan Electricians will be responsible for:
- Executing electricity audits, disconnections, installations, and meter inspections
- Identifying and documenting electricity theft and illegal connections
- Performing network fault diagnostics and metering fault resolutions
- Carrying out low- and medium-voltage cable work including joining and termination
- Ensuring safety procedures and technical standards are adhered to on site
- Completing administrative records and service reports related to metering, installations, and repairs
- Collaborating with team members, senior technicians, and safety officers to deliver reliable electricity services
Skills and Attributes
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal interaction
- High attention to detail, especially when documenting technical issues or audits
- Good eyesight and no colour blindness, critical for electrical work
- Physical stamina and ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
- Discipline, punctuality, and the ability to manage tasks independently
- Willingness to adapt to emergencies, work rotations, and dynamic city service demands
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Position Summary
This is a permanent opportunity for qualified electricians to become part of the City of Tshwane’s infrastructure team. With six positions open across different zones, the Artisan Electrician role provides stability, purpose, and the chance to contribute to service delivery for millions of residents. The role is essential to ensuring that electricity provision remains efficient, safe, and protected against losses caused by illegal usage.
Candidates will be employed on a full-time basis with benefits and professional development support. The position allows for upward mobility and additional certifications or licensing aligned with the city’s service growth.
Additional Information
Position IDs for internal tracking include S70005469, S70005465, S70005794, S70005090, S70005150, and S70005185.
Enquiries about the application process may be directed to N Lithole at 012 358 3474 or M Maumela at 012 358 8278.
How to Apply
To apply, applicants must submit:
- A detailed CV
- Certified copies of their electrician Trade Certificate (Red Seal), ID document, and driver’s license
- Proof of PrDP
- Evidence of relevant experience working on local authority electrical networks
All documentation must be submitted before or on 07 July 2025. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Applications should be uploaded to the official Tshwane recruitment portal or submitted as instructed by HR contacts listed.
Why Work for the City of Tshwane?
Joining the City of Tshwane offers:
- A chance to build a long-term public sector career
- Access to a full municipal salary package and benefits
- The opportunity to impact communities and contribute to public infrastructure
- Exposure to advanced electricity metering and revenue protection systems
- A respected and secure role in a dynamic municipal environment
If you’re an experienced electrician ready to take your skills into a public service role that offers responsibility, teamwork, and technical challenge, then don’t miss the chance to apply for this opportunity with the City of Tshwane.