Service Electrician (x2 Positions) – Botswana Power Corporation

Main purpose of the position

To provide meter related services by carrying out meter reading, disconnections and reconnections, prepare estimates, carry out inspections, installations, system operations and maintenance in order to ensure accurate meter data collection, minimisation of non-technical losses, quality of supply, operational safety and efficient customer supply service delivery in the area of responsibility.

Job Responsibilities

• Visits customers premises to accurately record meter readings and other relevant information to facilitate accurate billing.
• Actions billing exception reports (e.g. unread meters, variance reports) and submits for processing within the billing targets
• Disconnects and reconnects customers in accordance with the instructions.
• Checks meters for damages, faults, illegal connections, signs of tampering and reports irregularities to Supervisor.
• Attends all incorrect tariffs, meter number, transfers by accurately recording and documenting cleared tokens at customers premises
• Performs standard installation, maintenance and repair activities under detailed guidance, while also troubleshooting basic technical and/or operational problems by applying previously defined matching solutions.
• Inspects consumer installation wiring to ensure that it complies with statutory and BPC regulations.
• Conducts meter inspection to ensure that wiring is not tempered with, bypassed, and  checks for any activities that may contribute to non- technical loss.
• Disconnects and reconnects customers following issuance of a works order.
• Operates various machines, adjusting work sequence and/or other variables to improve efficiency
• Delivers letters to customers regarding billing, credit control and other customer related issues to facilitate effective collection and communication with customers

Qualifications

• A Recognised National Craft Certificate (Electrical) or equivalent.
• Should have passed through BGCSE
• Class B Driver’s License is required
• Heavy Duty Driver’s License, PrDP, will be an added advantage

Experience

Direct Entry

Competencies