SENIOR NATIONAL GRID CONTROLLER (X 1) – BOTSWANA POWER CORPORATION

Monitor, control and operate the national grid in an efficient manner to reduce losses and to ensure safety to personnel and equipment.

Issues operational instructions to Distribution and Generation Control Centers.

Restoration of power supply following interruptions in a timely and orderly manner.

Reconfiguration of circuits under various scenarios to ensure stability of the system

Maintains quality of supply at all times.

Prepares periodic and adhoc reports assigned by Senior Engineer Operations.

Records all operational activities/events (for reference purposes).

Implements Southern African Power Pool power/energy schedules in order to meet the agreed obligations; including real time energy trading.

Carries out post fault analysis for decision-making purposes, and prepares reports for further analysis and investigation.

Coordinates commissioning of transmission equipment for smooth integration with existing equipment.

Carries out switching and sanctions the issuing and cancellation of safety documents for safe working purposes.

Contributes to the draft sectional budget preparation.

Ensures compliance to SHER procedures when carrying out duties.

Promotes safety awareness in line with SHER requirements through periodic audits