Electrician Wanted at National University of Lesotho

The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following post:

DEPARTMENT OF WORKS AND MAINTENANCE:
Post No.  1484:      Electrician – (Re-Advertisement)

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

Craft certificate in electrical installation from recognised institution plus three (3) years in relevant experience

Trade Test B in electrical installation from recognised institution plus four (4) years experience in a relevant trade

Special course in electrical installation from recognised institution plus four (4) years in relevant experience.

Duties:

Responsible to the Maintenance Officer:

Complete wiring of trunk mains Wiring and repair of transformers

Complete installation of streetlights

Repair and troubleshoot faulty streetlights Complete house and industrial wiring

Repair and troubleshoot all faulty electrical appliances Repair and troubleshoot minor power outages

Wiring of electrical geysers

Identify, erect and connect overhead transmission line components Install and maintain batteries

Identify, join and test cables Interpret engineering drawings

Operate electrical test instruments and measurements Operate and maintain standby generator set

Installation and maintain water pumping machinery Installation and maintenance of laundry machines. Operate and repair air-conditions and cold rooms

Competences:

The incumbent should be prepared to work during the holidays if the work so requires

The incumbent should be able to cope with different culture or different types of people, e.g. students and others

The incumbent must be self-driving and flexibility in order to perform duties even under work pressure

Must have sound knowledge of equipment, methods and materials used in electrical workshops environment.

Remuneration:

The University offers salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Employment type:

Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable for Locals and Contract for Non –Locals.

Information Required from Candidates:

Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail) plus certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three typed references. One of which must be from the current or previous employer. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date. References addressed “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” will not be considered as references. Application letters and references should bear signatures and must be addressed to: Director – Human Resources, National University of Lesotho, P.O. Roma 180, Lesotho or emailed to dhr@nul.ls

Closing date for receiving full applications for the position above is 2nd December, 2016. DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.