eThekwini Municipality Electrical Technician Learnership 2023: Offering Stipend of R 197 994.81/R 257 017.53 per Annum

About the eThekwini Municipality
The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, located in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, holds the status of a Category A municipality. It is not only the largest municipality in the province but also the most populous one. Furthermore, eThekwini stands as the third-largest city in the entire country, as reported in the 2010 census. In comparison to other South African cities, eThekwini covers a much larger geographical area, characterized by rugged terrain with numerous gorges, ravines, and limited coastal plain.

Renowned as Africa’s premier and busiest port, eThekwini boasts a sophisticated and cosmopolitan ambiance. Additionally, it is home to the continent’s most advanced and cosmopolitan airport. The city of Durban houses an exceptional International Convention Centre, renowned for hosting a diverse range of high-profile events, including large-scale international conferences.

About the eThekwini Municipality Electrical Technician Learnership 2023
eThekwini is offering a learnership programme for candidates who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills as a qualified and credible Electrical Technician. In order to participate in the eThekwini Municipality Electrical Technician Learnership, you will be required to engage in comprehensive training, carry out assigned work, and actively participate in various projects and tasks as a Learner Technician. These activities will be focused on relevant technical areas, ensuring a hands-on learning experience. Under the guidance of professional training providers, you will be encouraged to show immense progress as you work your way to a qualification.

The eThekwini Municipality Electrical Technician Learnership requires you to perform the duties below:

• Familiarize yourself with safe working procedures
• Gain proficiency in the use of hand tools and power tools
• Perform fault findings and troubleshooting tasks
• Learn the procedures for installing, operating, and maintaining motor/generators and related control systems
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of lighting and illumination systems, including control gear associated with such equipment, terminology, symbols, diagrams, types, connections, and control gear
• Carry out electrical installation work
• Comprehend the principles of energy management
• Develop a solid understanding of programmable logical controllers (PLCs)
• Receive training in basic welding techniques
• Actively participate in practical field work, such as cable jointing, overhead line construction, and substation construction
• Acquire knowledge about battery chargers, battery banks, and battery systems.

For application purposes, please kindly take note of the eThekwini Municipality Electrical Technician Learnership 2023’s Reference Number: ETH230607-8.

Learners will be entitled to a stipend of R 197 994.81/R 257 017.53 per annum.

Eligibility Criteria
First and foremost, you must familiarize yourself with the eThekwini Municipality Electrical Technician Learnership eligibility standards. Each of these criteria will influence whether or not you would be an excellent candidate. In case you’d want to double-check your credentials, please refer to the list of qualifying prerequisites provided below. Ideally, if you want to enhance your chances of success, you should be able to meet all of the requirements on the following list.

The eThekwini Municipality Electrical Technician Learnership Eligibility Criteria are as follows:

• Please ensure that you have successfully fulfilled the theoretical requirements, specifically the S4 level, of the National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering from a University of Technology accredited by the Council for Higher Education
• It is necessary to pass a proficiency test administered by the department in order to demonstrate your satisfactory understanding of fundamental concepts in electrical and/or electronic engineering
• Gain practical experience in the field of electrical and/or electronic engineering.

Application Instructions
Apply online: eThekwini Municipality Electrical Technician Learnership 2023.

To access the specified website, it is advised to utilize Google Chrome as your internet browser.

Candidates must register on the application portal to submit their applications. This account will be required throughout the registration process.

To ensure the security of your account, it is important to safeguard your account information. Under no circumstances should you share your account details, especially your password, with anyone else.

As an alternative, you can also register using Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn. This will save you considerable time as you won’t have to create a new account from scratch.

The entire selection committee, including yourself, will review your application, and the information you provide will be treated as confidential. Therefore, it is crucial to thoroughly verify that there is no false information included. Candidates who are found to have provided misleading information may face potential risks.

The selection committee will utilize the information provided in your application to register you for the event. By submitting your application, you are granting the committee permission to utilize your personal information for this purpose.

Candidates are required to submit their applications through the aforementioned website. Any attempts to submit materials through alternative means, such as in-person or via fax, will be rejected by the evaluating committee.

Closing Date
Applications for the eThekwini Municipality Electrical Technician Learnership must be submitted before the closing date on 30 June 2023.

The selection committee has a strict policy of not accepting late applications. Any submissions received after the specified deadline will not be recognized during the registration period.

It is recommended that candidates submit their applications as early as possible. This will allow you some time to thoroughly review the contents of your applications. Please prepare your applications at your earliest convenience.

The eThekwini Municipality has the authority to either appoint or not appoint candidates during the recruitment process. All decisions made by the selection committee are conclusive and cannot be changed.

Committee Details
Do you have a question regarding the eeThekwini Municipality Electrical Technician Learnership Don’t hesitate to ask! Feel free to send in your enquiries and concerns to the contact person below:

Telephone Number: +27 31 311 3103