CHIEF ARTISAN: MECHANICAL (BOILERS)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Sudáfrica; Presencial; ZAR 499.000 - 801.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Infrastructure Development, Chris Hani Baragwanath Facility Maintenance Hub, seeks a Chief Artisan: Mechanical (Boilers) to lead maintenance and technical services. The role involves coordinating artisans, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in boiler systems.

Requirements include a Trade Test Certificate, 10 years’ post-qualification Artisan/Foreman experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Formación

• Trade test certificate is required and 10 years' post-qualification experience.
• Valid driver’s license and knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Manage outside service providers for cleaning, gardening and waste management.
• Oversee technical services with Technicians/Artisans and field teams.
• Ensure safety compliance with statutory requirements and document reporting.

Conocimientos

Project management

Technical report writing

Technical consulting

Problem solving

Decision making

Creativity

Communication

Planning and organizing

Technical design and analysis

Teamwork

Change management

Financial management

Customer focus and responsiveness

Educación

Trade Test Certificate

Herramientas

CAD software

Descripción del empleo

Department of Infrastructure Development

CHIEF ARTISAN: MECHANICAL (BOILERS)

• Reference Number : REFS/056880
• 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.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Chris Hani Baragwanath 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 valid driver’s license?