Artisan Foreman Grade A: Electrical: Workshop

EdUpStairs; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs in Gqeberha (Eastern Cape) seeks a seasoned Artisan with a minimum trade certificate and five years post-qualification experience. You will design, supervise production, inspect equipment, and handle repairs in accordance with standards.

Responsibilities include obtaining quotes, submitting reports, and supervising staff to ensure quality service delivery. The role requires knowledge of project management, technical design/analysis, OHSA compliance, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate and five years post-qualification experience as an Artisan.
• Valid driver\'s licence and knowledge of project management.
• Technical design and analysis proficiency; computer-aided tech applications.
• Knowledge of legal compliance and OHSA requirements.
• Technical report writing; production/process knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and production of objects; supervise and produce designs per client specs and production capability.
• Produce objects with material and equipment per job spec and standards.
• Inspect equipment and facilities for technical faults; maintain repairs to electrical standards.
• Test repaired equipment against specifications.
• Update register of maintained and repaired faults.
• Obtain quotations and purchase required equipment and materials.
• Compile and submit reports as required.
• Supervise employees to ensure effective service delivery.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Teamwork

Creativity

Change management

Financial management

Project management knowledge

Technical design

Analysis

Technical report writing

Computer-aided technical applications

Legal compliance knowledge

OHSA awareness

Education

Trade Test Certificate

Tools

Computer-aided technical applications

Job description

• A minimum appropriate Trade Test Certificate.
• Five-year post qualification experience as an Artisan.
• A valid driver's licence.
• Knowledge: Project management.
• Technical design and analysis.
• Computer-aided technical applications.
• Knowledge of legal compliance.
• Technical report writing.
• Technical consulting.
• Production, process knowledge and skills.
• Operating workshop equipment OHSA.
• Skills: Problem solving and analysis.
• Decision making.
• Teamwork.
• Creativity.
• Change management.
• Financial management.

Duties

• Design and production of objects- 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.
• Ensure effective and efficient maintenance of technical faults Inspect equipment and/or facilities for technical faults.
• Repair equipment and facilities related to electrical according to standards.
• Test repair equipment and/or facilities against specifications.
• Update register of maintained and repaired faults.
• Obtain quotations and purchase (order) required equipment and materials.
• Compile and submit reports as required.
• Supervise employees to ensure an effective service delivery.