VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT LESOTHO HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ADVERTISEMENT The bi-national Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), of the Kingdom of Lesotho (KOL) and the Republic of South Africa (RSA) is aimed at harnessing the water resources of the highlands of Lesotho for the mutual advantage of Lesotho and the Republic of South Africa. The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) was set up to implement and operate that part of the LHWP that falls within the borders of Lesotho. LHDA is to embark on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), a multi-billion rand Phase involving large scale civil engineering and socio-environmental aspects. The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified Lesotho Nationals for the position of SHIFT ELECTRICAL, CONTROL AND PROTECTION TECHNICIAN TRAINEE in the ‘MUELA OPERATIONS BRANCH. Position: SHIFT ELECTRICAL/CONTROL AND PROTECTION TECHNICIAN TRAINEE (1 POSITION) HR/SECPT/14A/29/04/14 Qualifications: Diploma in Electrical Engineering Experience: The incumbent shall be exposed to on the job training, assignments and projects to gain critical competencies. Essential Requirements for the Post: •Fully conversant with the operational principles of a hydro power plant. •Familiar with the use of electrical/electronic measuring devices, special tools and workshop equipment. •Capable of interpreting electrical drawings e.g. Schematic, wiring diagrams and control circuits •Fully conversant with electro-hydraulic control systems •Must have problem-solving and analytical skills •Computer literacy: MS programs •Capable of working with minimum supervision •Ability to identify potential problem areas and deal with them pro-actively. •Ability to maintain administrative control over the systems, procedures and activities for which they are responsible. •Must possess a two (2) years valid driver’s license. Purpose: To safely and reliably operate and carry out the preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, control and protection equipment and plant associated with the facilities of the LHWP in accordance with operating plans, procedures and rules under the guidance of the Shift Supervisor. Major Tasks and Performance Requirements: •Reports to the Shift Supervisor. •Operates and maintains LHWP assets at Muela (including both the transfer and delivery tunnels). •Participates in safety programs by submitting inputs to the Safety Officer on request •Enforces the Branch Safety Regulations at all times •Facilitates the implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to SHE programs within the unit •Contributes in the Production of the monthly key performance indicators for the plant by providing relevant information when requested. •Any other duties that may be reasonably assigned from time to time. Closing Date: 25 APRIL 2014 Reply Instruction: Application Forms are obtainable in the Human Resources Branch, 4th Floor, LHDA Tower Building or at lhwp.org.ls. Application forms, Curriculum Vitae’s and certified copies of academic certificates, identification and two (2) reference letters are to be hand delivered to 4th Floor, Human Resources Branch, LHDA Tower Building, Maseru or posted to the Chief Executive, Lesotho Highlands Development Authority, P.O. Box 7332, MASERU 100, Lesotho or alternatively e-mailed to [email protected]. Disclaimers: Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants must use the LHDA Application Form. Attach Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of certificates. Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates; Selection interviews for short-listed candidates will be at a date, time and place determined by LHDA. Short-listed candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in the CV. LHDA reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified. The employment of successful candidates is subject to positive security clearance.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 08:07:59 +0000
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