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Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development

Artisan Foreman Grade A-B: Electrical / Mechanical / Building

  • Tembisa District Facility Maintenance Hub
  • Gauteng
  • Trades and General Work
Closing date
Monday, 9 November 2026 Closes today
Reference
REFS/056870
Source
DPSA · 23 Oct 2026

Requirements

An Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. A minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience as an Artisan. A valid driver’s license.

Competencies: Knowledge of Public Service Legislation, Policies and Regulations. OHS Act. Knowledge of the Departmental policies, strategies and procedures.

Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Computer-aided applications.

Project Management. People Management. Financial Management.

Conflict Management. Skills: Technical analysis. Production process knowledge and skills.

Technical report writing. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making.

Analytical. Communication. Planning and organising.

Planning and organising. Leadership. Negotiation.

Influencing. Attributes: Teamwork. Customer focus and responsiveness.

Conflict management. Team leadership. Self-management.

Decisive. Credible. Motivating.

Duties

Supervise and produce designs according to client specification and within limits of production capability. Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specification and recognized standards. Render quality assurance on produced objects.

Inspect equipment and/or facilities for technical faults. Repair equipment and facilities according to standards. Test repair equipment and/or facilities against specifications.

Service equipment and/or facilities according to schedule. Render quality assurance of serviced and maintained equipment and/or facilities. Update register of maintained and repaired faults.

Obtain quotations and purchase (order) required equipment and materials. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide inputs to the operational plan.

Ensure adherence to safety standards, requirements and regulations. Supervise and mentor staff. Plan the usage of resources.

Schedule works. Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve expertise.

How to apply

To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118

General note

Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates). The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s). The employment decision shall be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.

The Department is committed to promoting employment equity, including race, gender and disability representation, through the filling of this post(s). Accordingly, the transfer, promotion or appointment of candidates should contribute towards improving representativity and achieving the numerical targets set out in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, People With Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118/076 942 4090. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job).

It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

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