CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A-C: ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL/BUILDING

Gauteng Provincial Government; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 450,000 - 549,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government, Department of Infrastructure Development, seeks a Chief Artisan Grade A-C (Electrical/Mechanical/Building) based at the Far East Rand District Facility Maintenance Hub. Salary: R499 470 per annum plus benefits.

Requires a Trade Test Certificate and at least 10 years post-qualification experience as an Artisan or Artisan Foreman. The successful candidate will lead technical services, manage personnel and assets, ensure safety compliance, and contribute to budgeting

Qualifications

• An appropriate Trade Test Certificate.
• A minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman.
• A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical services and support in field, workshop and office activities.
• Promote safety in line with statutory requirements.
• Provide inputs into manuals, drawings and procedures to adopt new tech.
• Ensure quality assurance per specifications and budgeting inputs.
• Prepare and submit reports; update databases and plans.
• Manage artisans, assets and personnel; develop and motivate staff.
• Control expenditure to ensure cash flow; monitor KPIs.
• Liaise with relevant bodies on technical/engineering matters.

Skills

Planning and organising

Leadership

Negotiation

Influencing

Decisive

Credible

Motivating

Education

Trade Test Certificate

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A-C: ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL/BUILDING

• Reference Number : REFS/056869
• Directorate : Maintenance
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 499 470.00 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 10 years post qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. A valid driver’s license.COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of the Project Management. People Management. Financial Management. Conflict Management. SKILLS: Planning and organising. Leadership. Negotiation. Influencing. ATTRIBUTES: Decisive. Credible. Motivating.

Duties

• 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 incorporate new technology. Ensure quality assurance in line with specifications. Provide 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.

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 10 years post qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman?

Do you have a A valid driver’s license?