CHIEF ARTISAN: ELECTRICAL

Gauteng Provincial Government; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 499,000 - 801,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Infrastructure Development in Pretoria invites applications for the Chief Artisan: Electrical. The role requires a Trade Test Certificate and a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman, plus a valid driver’s license.

You will oversee maintenance activities, manage external service providers and drive safety, budgeting, and reporting within the unit. Responsibilities include coordinating technical services with technicians and artisans,

Qualifications

• Trade certificate required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage outside service providers for cleaning, gardening and waste management.
• Coordinate technical services with Technicians/Artisans and field teams.
• Ensure safety compliance in line with laws and regulations.
• Contribute inputs to technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures.
• Assist budgeting and reporting processes.

Skills

Project management

Technical report writing

Problem solving and analysis

Decision making

Creativity

Communication

Planning and organizing

Technical design and analysis

Computer literacy

Education

Trade Test Certificate

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

CHIEF ARTISAN: ELECTRICAL

• Reference Number : REFS/056893
• Directorate : Maintenance
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R499 470.00- R 800 718.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: [phone]

Requirements

• An appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Minimum of 10 years’ post qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. A valid driver’s license.COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of the 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- Project management, technical report writing, technical consulting, Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Creativity, Communication, Computer, Planning and organizing. Technical design and analysis knowledge. ATTRIBUTE- Teamwork, Change management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness.

Duties

• Manage outside service providers for cleaning, gardening and waste management. Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Technicians/Artisans and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide inputs into existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporateProvide inputs into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan. Update databases. Manage artisans and related personnel and assets. Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of technical services according to organisational needs and requirements. Manage subordinates key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. Control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related activities and services. Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on technical/engineering-related matters.

Notes

• 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

Boilers (Tshwane)

Closing Date

09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have an appropriate Trade Test Certificate?

Do you have a minimum of 10 years’ post qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?