ARTISAN (PRODUCTION): ELECTRICAL SERVICES MAINTENANCE, REF: (GPW 26/024)

GPW; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 215,000 - 291,000; Full time

Job summary

GPW in Pretoria seeks a maintenance technician with an electrical trade background. The role involves routine upkeep, fault investigation, and repair across GPW sites, ensuring adherence to manufacturing sequences and safety rules.

No experience required, but an apprenticeship and Trade Test Certificate in Electrical are essential; Grade 12 is a plus. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in electrical trade with a valid certificate.
• Experience not required but apprenticeship completed is preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical maintenance procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Carry out efficient maintenance and repair of GPW equipment.
• Adhere to scheduled maintenance and track work orders.
• Escalate delays and sign off completed work orders.
• Inspect electrical equipment per timelines and instructions.
• Ensure maintenance quality and SHERQ compliance.
• Manage work orders and liaise with supervisors and artisans.
• Submit reports and attend meetings; manage leave and time.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Maintenance troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent qualification

Apprenticeship completed

Trade Test Certificate in Electrical

Grade 12 (advantage)

Job description

SALARY: R253 341.00 per annum (OSD)

CENTRE: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship. Trade Test Certificate in Electrical. Grade 12 will be an added advantage. Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance. No experience required. Experience in printing industry will be an added advantage. Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance. Good knowledge of applicable processes and equipment. Understanding of all relevant human resources legislative framework, regulations, and prescripts. Understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHREQ) management requirements Act, Skills Development Act. Understand the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. A valid driver’s license is required.

DUTIES: Ensure and carry out efficient maintenance and repair of all equipment at GPW sites: Adhere to scheduled maintenance to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times, as instructed by GPW. Keep to the schedule to track and build an accurate history of equipment maintenance, through completion of maintenance work orders. Escalate and expedite maintenance operations that delay production or pose a risk to health, safety and environment. Signing off work orders when completed and providing evidence to Supervisor. Assist machine agents or OEM should it so be required. Inspect all electrical equipment as per agreed timelines and manufactures instructions. Report any signs of shortcomings and damage immediately to Supervisor. Perform and monitor quality assurance ensuring that all maintenance and repair work is compliant with the standards set by GPW and other relevant authorities: Review factors that could affect the quality of maintenance/repair work and put corrective measures in place if required. Monitor progress to track performance against the plan and to identify early warning signs. Work order management: Get orders from the supervisor every morning and attend to required jobs as soon as possible. Engage requestor, artisan, or supervisor responsible for the machine. Fill in the work order completely after attending to the fault. Report back to the supervisor with a work order that is completed. Close the work order, order material, or elevate to agent or OEM through the supervisor. Administration functions: Submit written and verbal reports to supervisor as per agreed timelines. Management of one’s leave. Time and attendance management. Attend standing and ad-hoc meetings as and when required. Attend training, workshops, courses, and any intervention proposed by supervisor, management or GPW. Ensure Safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ) in the Division: Always Adhere to health and safety prescripts during all phases of maintenance on site. Proper use of PPE. Do regular risk assessments to eliminate injuries or incidents to operators, artisans, and anyone around the machine. Full adherence to any safety, health and environmental policy implemented within GPW and its sites.

Link: GPW 26/024

ENQUIRIES: Mr. T Tsebe – 012 748 6288

CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts.

The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).

The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.