Chief Artisan: Grade A (X2 Posts)

POST 27/100 : CHIEF ARTISAN: GRADE A (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R499 470 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE : Port ST Johns Depot Ref No: DPWI 22/07/2026

Peddie Depot Ref No: DPWI 23/07/2026

REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate within the built environment with ten (10)

years post qualification experience required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. A

valid driver’s licence. General Knowledge: Public Service Regulations, Public

Service Act. Project Coordination, Technical Design and Analysis Knowledge,

Research and development. Technical Competencies: Technical design and

analysis knowledge, technical report writing, technical consulting, computer

aided technical applications, legal compliance, production process knowledge

and skills, teamwork, interpersonal skills, communication skills. problem

solving and analysis, decision making, Planning & Organizing, computer skills,

management, customer focus and responsiveness.

DUTIES : Manage technical services. Lead and guide the rendering of technical services

in field and workshops. Facilitate and monitor promotion of safety in line with

statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide quality assurance services in

line with specifications. Manage maintenance of technical services. Manage

servicing of all makes of technical equipment and facilities. Maintain the

technical infrastructure. Manage and monitor undertaking daily preventative

and maintenance work. Manage administrative and related functions. Provide

input into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required.

Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan. Manage

updating of database. Manage human and physical resources. Coach and

mentor subordinates. Compile job profiles. Develop work plans. Conduct

performance reviews. Identify training needs. Financial Management Control

and monitor expenditure trends. People Management. Maintain and advance

expertise.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. L. Magqaza at 069 007 4868/ Mr Z. Tana at 064 754 8464, e-recruitment

Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

for Mthatha posts: Ms. V Potelwa / Mr. V. Sokhahleleka at 072 567 2584, e-

recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

NOTE : Port ST Johns Depot: (Preference will be given to African Female)

Peddie Depot: (Preference will be given to African Male)

Appropriate Trade Test Certificate within the built environment with ten (10) years post qualification experience required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. A valid driver’s licence. General Knowledge: Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act. Project Coordination, Technical Design and Analysis Knowledge, Research and development. Technical Competencies: Technical design and analysis knowledge, technical report writing, technical consulting, computer aided technical applications, legal compliance, production process knowledge and skills, teamwork, interpersonal skills, communication skills. problem solving and analysis, decision making, Planning & Organizing, computer skills, management, customer focus and responsiveness.

Manage technical services. Lead and guide the rendering of technical services in field and workshops. Facilitate and monitor promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide quality assurance services in line with specifications. Manage maintenance of technical services. Manage servicing of all makes of technical equipment and facilities. Maintain the technical infrastructure. Manage and monitor undertaking daily preventative and maintenance work. Manage administrative and related functions. Provide input into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan. Manage updating of database. Manage human and physical resources. Coach and mentor subordinates. Compile job profiles. Develop work plans. Conduct performance reviews. Identify training needs. Financial Management Control and monitor expenditure trends. People Management. Maintain and advance expertise.