Network Operations Manager (m/f)

Description

• The incumbent will report directly to the Executive: Network Operations and needs to co-ordinate the operational requirements

Duties

• Key Performance Areas, amongst others:
• Financial perspective:
• Budget and Cost control
• Customer perspective:
• Stakeholder Engagement & Satisfaction (Internal & External)
• Internal Business Processes perspective:
• Policy and Standards Compliance
• Area Effectiveness and Efficiency Management
• Medium & Low Network Reliability & Maintenance
• MV & LV Construction Projects
• Network Operations Management
• Asset Management & Control
• Building Maintenance
• Security
• Contract Management
• Carry out Ad hoc duties as requested by the Supervisor/Superior
• SHE & ECB Audit Compliance
• Operational Due Diligence, Administration and Reporting
• Learning and Growth perspective:
• Professional Development and Growth
• People and Performance Management

Requisites

• Minimum Qualifications:
• National Diploma: Electrical Engineering
• Candidates with S3/S4 Technician qualifications will be considered
• Advanced Supervisory training
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor Degree: Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Specific Knowledge:
• Technical knowledge of MV & LV construction and maintenance practices and procedures
• Hazard and Safety on HV Switching up to 44kV
• NamPower network and power system layout
• MV Cable jointing & termination
• Local authority rules and regulations
• NESC
• CENORED MV network layout
• Distribution technology
• Intermediate network protection systems
• Testing equipment & procedures
• Project management methods and techniques
• Asset management
• Computerized maintenance management systems
• Budget control procedures
• Supervision principles and practices
• Health and Safety Regulations
• National Regulated Standards
• Quality of Supply & Services Standards
• Basic Namibian Labour Act
• Basic Electricity Act and Regulations
• CENORED policies, procedures and business processes
• Specific Skills:
• All skills applicable to Superintendent job profile
• Transformer testing & fault-finding
• Operate various switchgear types
• Interpret a network schematic drawing
• Tools & equipment for LV/MV construction & maintenance
• Advanced fault-finding on cable & OH line
• Apply NESC procedures
• Situation analysis & problem solving
• Resource planning, scheduling & control
• Coordinate & supervise the work of others’
• Maintenance planning
• Communication
• Project Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Interpersonal & networking
• Microsoft: Outlook, Excel and Word
• SAP
• Administration & document control
• Experience:
• MV and LV distribution systems: minimum five (5) years
• Electricity supply sector: ten (10) years
• Supervision of staff: five (5) years
• Licenses Required:
• Code BE Driver License
• Special Working Conditions:
• Irregular working hours to attend to ad hoc area needs
• Available for duty in crisis or emergency situation
• Hazardous working environment: high-risk areas, heavy equipment and heights

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
• CENORED is an equal opportunity Employer and previously disadvantaged people are encouraged to apply
• Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit their applications to:
• The Senior Human Capital Officer

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to hr@cenored.com.na with the Subject line “Network Operations Manager”