Manager: Measurements

The George Municipality is the second largest municipality, in terms of population, in the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is situated in the Garden Route District of the province. The municipality serves 294 929 people from 85 931 households (Statistics SA 2023) across 28 wards including Uniondale and Wilderness – with service hinterlands geographically separated from the main city area George. Small rural or tourism settlements include Haarlem, Waboomskraal, Uniondale , Touwsranten, Hoekwil – and various hamlets and rural places like Avontuur, De Vlugt, Herold and Noll. Coastal areas include Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Wilderness, Kleinkrantz, and Gwaing. The town’s ideal location between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, exceptional natural surroundings, temperate climate, outstanding tourism offering, low crime rate, good schools and a national airport are among the many reasons the town has seen significant growth over the past two decades – and is a sought after tourism, lifestyle, business and investment destination. The municipal area is 5191km2 and spans the Southern Cape and Little Karoo regions of the Western Cape Province. The area administered by the George Municipality forms part of the larger Garden Route District Municipality’s jurisdictional area. The George Municipal Area is bordered by the Oudtshoorn- and Mossel Bay Municipal areas (Western Cape province; Garden Route District) in the west and north-west and by the Dr Beyers Naude- and Kou-Kamma Municipal areas to the north, north-east and east (Eastern Cape province: Sarah Baartman District) and by the Knysna- and Bitou Municipalities (Western Cape province; Garden Route District) to the south and southeast.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 8 years or more of relevant experience post registration A relevant National Diploma in Engineering and registration as a PrTechni Eng Valid driver's license (Code EB) Computer Literacy: MS Office

COMPETENCIES:

Core Professional Competencies: Planning, Organisational Awareness, Attention to Detail. Functional Competencies: Design, Project Management, Construction, Operations and Maintenance. Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Service Delivery Orientation, Communication Personal Competencies: Action and outcome orientation, Resilience, Change readiness, Cognitive ability, Learning orientation, Accountability and ethical conduct. Management / Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Ensure sound metering installations for precise billing, metering processes, standards and procedures that determines the validity of one of the largest sources of electricity revenue Ensure a sustainable revenue income derived from bulk meter consumers Ensure that the correct tariff / tariff structure has been applied to individual bulk consumers Ensure healthy meter installations and practices for accurate metering and minimizing electrical and revenue losses. Validate both high and low voltage metering installations for billing purposes Ensure that the meter installation comply with NRS057 standards and to validate correct functioning Ensure that meters issued falls within the specification of that specific installation requirements for accurate billing and revenue collection Ensure that Quality of Supply specifications complies with the requirements of the National Energy Regulator (NRS 048) Ensure that all bulk and KVA meter installations and readings are accurately metered, processed and billed Ensure that all consumer related enquiries are dealt with in a professional manner Ensure a quality, safe and sustainable supply of electricity to consumers within the licensed area of George Municipality and within the framework of Council Policy and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 Purchase metering and other equipment that meets national set standards for the purpose of billing Ensure seamless functioning of the section and to enforce precise metering methodologies Ensure that accurate operational information is maintained and made available on request and that specific administrative deadlines are complied with Ensure personnel are capacitated and capable of performing at capable levels, address deviations and implement corrective measures to sustain efficiency and productivity

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST

Must be able to do complex mathematical notation calculations Must be willing to perform standby duties Must be willing to sign a performance contract with the employer Must be precise, reliable and have high ethics (billing information and meter installations) Must be able to communicate in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape Must have numerical skills Must have good interpersonal and communication skills Must be able to use own initiative and work independently Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ensure that Engineering principles and standards are adhered to CLOSING DATE: July 17, 2026