ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A-C: ELECTRICAL

Gauteng Provincial Government; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 253,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government’s Department of Infrastructure Development invites applications for an Artisan Production Grade A-C: Electrical within the Maintenance Directorate. The role centers on producing designs, inspecting and repairing electrical equipment, and ensuring quality across facilities.

Applicants must hold an appropriate Trade Test Certificate and have up to two years of experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Trade test certificate required.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Public Service Legislation, policies and regulations.
• OHS Act knowledge.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Computer-aided technical applications.
• Knowledge of legal compliance.
• Production process knowledge and skills.
• Strong report writing and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce designs according to client specifications and production capability.
• Produce objects with materials and equipment per job specs and standards.
• Render quality assurance of produced objects.
• Inspect equipment for technical faults and repair accordingly.
• Test repaired equipment against specifications.
• Service equipment per schedule and maintain records.
• Provide inputs to the operational plan and reports.
• Supervise and mentor staff; keep up with new technologies.

Skills

Problem solving

Team Work

Communication

Self-management

Planning

Education

Trade Test Certificate (Electrical)

Tools

Computer-aided tools

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A-C: ELECTRICAL

• Reference Number : REFS/056851
• Directorate : Maintenance
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 253 341 – R 424 371.00 per annum (plus benefits). The offer is based on recognition of experience after a Trade Test Certificate. (Proof of recognised experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants).
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: [phone]

Requirements :

• An Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. A minimum of 0 – 2 years’ experience. A valid driver’s license.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. Production process knowledge and skills. SKILLS: Technical report writing. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team Work. Creativity. Analytical. Self-management. Communication. Computer skills. Planning and organising. ATTRIBUTES: Team player. Customer-focused. Reliable

Duties :

• Produce designs according to client specifications and within limits of production capability. Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specifications and recognised standards. Render quality assurance of 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. Compile and submit reports. Provide inputs to the operational plan. Keep and maintain job record/register. Supervise and mentor staff. Keep up with new technologies and procedures for continuous individual development

Notes :

• 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.
• 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.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Far East Rand District Facility Maintenance Hub

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have an appropriate Trade Test Certificate?

Do you have a minimum of 0 – 2 years’ experience?

Do you have a valid drivers license?