Artisans x14 posts at EC Public Works for qualified candidates (Bricklaying, Carpentry, Civil/ Building)
- Career Exibs SA
- Sep 3
- 7 min read
Updated: Sep 4
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Public Works & Infrastructure in the Eastern Cape is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action employer. Women, Youth and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Employment Equity
targets of the Department will be adhered to.
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be forwarded through via the following option: All applicants
may utilise the e-recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za
To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for
activation of your profile, send an email to: e-recruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za (NB: For Technical Glitches Only – No CVS). with your
ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue. Technical support
is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thurs and 08:00-16:00 on Fri).
CLOSING DATE : 12 September 2025
POST 31/122 : ARTISAN BRICKLAYING: GRADE A MAINTENANCE REF NO: DPWI
32/08/2025
SALARY : R243 597 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Queenstown
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Bricklaying). A valid driver’s license.
Experience required as an Apprentice/Learner. Knowledge And Skills: Public
Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Technical and analysis skills, Selfmanagement, communication skills, problem solving, decision making,
Planning & Organizing, Driving skills.
DUTIES : Build and repair structures, Build walls, partition, extensions in buildings Install,
repair paving works, Pour surface beds, Pour aprons, channels Pour concrete
footings, Back-filling, Do topping, Do screeding, Do floating, Do skimming, Do
reveals, Do soffits, Inspect facilities for technical faults, Repair facilities
according to standards, Compile and submit reports, Provide inputs to the
operational plan, Test work done in the facilities against specifications, Service
facilities according to schedule, Undertake daily maintenance work, Inspect
and monitor quality of the technical work, Keep and maintain job
record/register, Supervise and mentor staff.
ENQUIRES : Can be directed to Ms. N. Ndawo Tel No: (045) 807 6676 / Ms. S. Nenene Tel
No: (045) 807 6677 / Ms. S. Gongqa Tel No: (045) 087 6706 e-recruitment
Technical Enquires: erecruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to youth, coloured males with disability.
POST 31/121 : ARTISAN CARPENTRY: GRADE A: MAINTENANCE (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R243 597 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : East London: Ref No: DPWI 25/08/2025, (Preference will be given to African
Mount Ayliff: Ref No: DPWI 26/08/2025, (Preference will be given to youth,
coloured females)
Queenstown: Ref No: DPWI 27/08/2025, (Preference will be given to youth,
African females)
Mthatha: Ref No: DPWI 28/08/20205, (Preference will be given to coloured
females)
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Carpentry). A valid driver’s license.
Experience required as an Apprentice/Learner. Knowledge And Skills: Public
Service Regulations, Public Service Act. Project Coordination, Technical
Design and Analysis Knowledge, Research and development Competencies:
Technical report writing, Analytical skills, interpersonal skills, communication
skills. problem solving, Teamwork, Planning & Organizing, Conflict
management. Decision making.
DUTIES : Produce designs according to client specification and within limits of production
capability. Produce objects with material and equipment according to job
specification and recognized standards. 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 specification. Quality assures serviced and maintained
equipment. Update register of maintained and repaired faults. Compile and
submit reports. Keep and maintain job record. Provide inputs into operational
plans. Supervise and mentor staff. Maintain continuous individual development
to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms. L. Magama Tel No: (043) 711 5853/ Ms T. Vooi Tel No:
(043)711 5763/ Ms. S. Nenene Tel No: (045) 807 6677
e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
POST 31/112 : ARTISAN FOREMAN: GRADE A: MAINTENANCE (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R382 047 per annum, (OSD)
CETRE : Queenstown: Ref No: DPWI 16/08/2025 (X2 Posts), (Preference will be given
to Coloured Females and White Males)
Umtata: Ref No: 17/08/2025, (Preference will be given to Indian females with
disability)
REQUIREMENTS : Trade Test Certificate in any Built environment with five (5) years’ post
qualification experience required as an Artisan. A valid driver’s license.
Knowledge And Skills: Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act. Project
Coordination, Technical Design and Analysis Knowledge, Research and
development. Competencies: Technical report writing, Analytical skills,
interpersonal skills, communication skills, problem solving, Teamwork,
Planning & Organizing, Conflict management. Decision Making.
DUTIES : Supervise and produce designs according to client specifications and within
limits of production capability. Conduct 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
specification. Quality assured serviced and maintained equipment. Update
register of maintained and repaired faults. Compile and submit reports, Ensure
adherence to safety standards, requirements and regulations. Provide input
into operational plans. Supervise and mentor staff. Conduct performance
reviews and Identity training needs.
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms. N. Ndawo Tel No: (045) 807 6676 / Ms. S. Nenene Tel
No: (045) 807 6677/ Ms V Potelwa Tel No: (047) 505 2835/ Mr M. Bonde Tel
No: (047)505 2767
e-recruitment Technical Enquires: erecruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
POST 31/108 : CHIEF ARTISAN: GRADE A MAINTENANCE (X6 POSTS)
SALARY : R480 261per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : East London:
Ref No: DPWI 07/08/2025, (Preference will be given to Indian females)
Ref No: DPWI 08/08/2025, (Preference will be given youth, White females)
Ref No: DPWI 09/08/2025, (Preference will be given to Coloured females)
Ref No: DPWI 10/08/2025, (Preference will be given youth, Coloured females
with disability)
Ref No: DPWI 11/08/2025, (Preference will be given to youth, Indian females
with disability)
Mthatha: Ref No: DPWI 12/08/2025, (Preference will be given to Coloured
females)
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate within the built environment with ten (10)
years post qualification experience required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. A
valid driver’s licence. Knowledge And Skills: Public Service Regulations, Public
Service Act. Project Coordination, Technical Design and Analysis Knowledge,
Research and development Competencies: Technical design skills, Analytical
skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills. problem solving, decision
making, Planning & Organizing, Driving skills.
DUTIES : Manage technical services. Lead and guide the rendering of technical services
in field and workshops. Facilitate and monitor promotion of safety in line with
statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide quality assurance services in
line with specifications. Manage maintenance of technical services. Manage
servicing of all makes of technical equipment and facilities. Maintain the
technical infrastructure. Manage and monitor undertaking of daily preventative
and maintenance work. Manage administrative and related functions. Provide
inputs into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required.
Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan. Manage
updating of database. Manage human and physical resources. Coach and
mentor subordinates. Compile job profiles. Develop work plans. Conduct
performance reviews. Identify training needs. Control and monitor expenditure
trends.
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms. L. Magama Tel No: (043) 711 5853/ Ms T. Vooi Tel No:
(043) 711 5763
e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Applications Received After Closing Date Will Not Be Considered. No Faxed
Applications Will Be Accepted. Applications must be submitted on a duly
completed Z83 (effective from 01 January 2021) form obtainable from any
Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
Applicants are not required to submit any copies of qualifications and other
relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed
Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system
is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the erecruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be
requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to
submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR
on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be
required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification
Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the
requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be
limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six
(6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your
application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a
personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification,
financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous
employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to
security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected
to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a
probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application
documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the
event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the
right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with
disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to
apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity
Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to
achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The Department
reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing,
the best interest of the department will be well served. Employment Equity
Targets of the department will be adhered to according to the approved
Departmental Employment Equity Plan. For SMS (Senior Management
Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity
development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements for
members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a
requirement for applicants to produce a pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) prior to
appointment as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry
into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the link:
pre-entry certificate is not requirement for shortlisting is submitted prior to
appointment). Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period
of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic
managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency
assessment tools. Applicants are urged to use the E-Recruitment System. To
Obtain More Information on Requirements and Functions: visit
www.ecprov.gov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za or www.ecdpw.gov.za
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