Artisans x21 posts at Public Works for qualified candidates (Buildings, Diesel Mechanic, Bricklaying, Plumbing, Steel & shattering)
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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
APPLICATIONS : Applicants should apply through the following website htt://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699.
For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services.
For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department.
For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license Only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.
CLOSING DATE : 12 September 2025 at 16h30
POST 31/236 : ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A: (DRAINAGE STRUCTURES,
CONCRETE & SHUTTERING) REF NO: S.4/3/10/73 (X3 POSTS)
Component: Drainage structures
SALARY : R243 597 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Waterberg District
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Bricklaying/Plumbing/Steel & shattering.
Experience will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s license, with the
exception of applicants with disabilities. Technical Competencies: Technical
analysis knowledge. Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of
legal compliance. Technical report writing. Production, process knowledge and
skills. Generic Competencies: Decision making, teamwork, analytical skills,
creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness,
communication, computer skills, planning and organizing, problem solving and
analysis and Conflict management.
DUTIES : Design: Produce designs according to client specification and within limits of
production capability. Production: Produce objects with material and
equipment’s according to job specification and recognised standards, Quality
assurance of produced objects. Maintenance: 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, Quality assure
serviced and maintained equipment and or facilities. Perform administrative
and related functions: Compile and submit reports, Provide inputs on the
compilation of technical reports, Keep and maintain job record and other
registers, Maintain and adhere to agreed development plan, Supervise and
mentor staff. Maintain expertise: Continuous individual development to keep
up with new technologies and procedures.
ENQUIRIES : Ms MD Mokonyane, Rammala MY and Ms PE Hlaole Tel No: (014) 718
3000/3040/3052/3027.
POST 31/234 : ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A (X13 POSTS)
Component: Building Infrastructure Maintenance
SALARY : R243 597 per annum, OSD
CENTRE : Capricorn: (X1 Post)
Polokwane Building Maintenance S Ref No: 4/3/2/93 (X1 Post)
Waterberg: (X4 Posts)
Thabazimbi- Plumber Ref No: S.4/3/2/94 (X1 Post)
Thabazimbi Painter Ref No: S.4/3/2/95 (X1 Post)
Thabazimbi Bricklayer Ref No: S.4/3/2/96 (X1 Post)
Bakenberg- Bricklayer Ref No: S.4/3/2/97 (X1 Post)
Vhembe: (X3 Posts)
Thohoyandou Building Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/2/98 (X1 Post)
Malamulele Building Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/2/99 (X1 Post)
Mutale Building Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/2/100 (X1 Post)
Sekhukhune: (X3 Posts)
Ephraim Mogale Building Maintenance (Electrical) Ref No: S.4/3/2/101 (X2
Posts)
Nebo Building Maintenance (Carpentry Ref No: S.4/3/2/102 (X1 Post)
Mopani: (X2 Posts)
Giyani Building Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/2/103 (X1 Post)
Tzaneen Building Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/2/104 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of
applicants with disabilities. Technical Competencies: Technical analysis
knowledge. Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal
compliance. Technical report writing. Production, process knowledge and skills.
Generic Competencies: Decision making, teamwork, analytical skills, creativity,
self-management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication,
computer skills, planning and organizing, problem solving and analysis and
Conflict management.
DUTIES : Design: Produce designs according to client specification and within limits of
production capability. Production: Produce objects with material and
equipment’s according to job specification and recognised standards, Quality
assurance of produced objects. Maintenance: 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, Quality assure
serviced and maintained equipment and or facilities. Perform administrative
and related functions: Compile and submit reports, provide inputs on the
compilation of technical reports, Keep and maintain job record and other
registers, Maintain and adhere to agreed development plan, Supervise and
mentor staff. Maintain expertise: Continuous individual development to keep
up with new technologies and procedures.
ENQUIRIES : For Capricorn: Ms Mothiba MM, Mr Seleka BN and Ms K Kganakga Tel No:
(015) 287 5600.
For Waterberg: Ms MD Mokonyane, Rammala MY and Ms PE Hlaole Tel No:
(014) 718 3000/3040/3052/3027.
For Sekhukhune: Ms Makalela RC, Mankge LJ and Mr Mathabatha MJ Tel No
(015) 636 8300/8330.
For Vhembe: Mr MF Mavhungu, Ms NM Mathivha Tel No: (015) 963 3790.
For Mopani: Ms KS Mabunda, Ms P Bila Tel No: (015) 811 4000/4070/4075
POST 31/235 : ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A (X2 POSTS)
Component: Roads Infrastructure Maintenance: Mechanical Workshop
SALARY : R243 597 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Capricorn district (Polokwane Mechanical Workshop) Ref No: S.4/3/10/181
Vhembe district (Sibasa Mechanical Workshop) Ref No: S.4/3/10/182
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate as Diesel Mechanic. Experience will be an
added advantage. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with
disabilities. Technical Competencies: Technical analysis knowledge.
Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance.
Technical report writing. Production, process knowledge and skills. Generic
Competencies: Decision making, teamwork, analytical skills, creativity, selfmanagement, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer
skills, planning and organizing, problem solving and analysis and Conflict
management.
DUTIES : Perform services and repairs to roads related plant and equipment: - Repairs:
Receive job card. Stabilize machine or vehicle. Run the engine until warm. Turn
engine off. Drain oil into container. Re-install the drain plug. Remove filters (oil,
fuel & air filter). Examine filter debris. Install new filters. Refill oil and check for
leaks and level. Test drive. Service: Check the condition of working area for
safety. Determine problem existing. State problem in writing. Visual inspection
on machine/ vehicle (for further damage such as leaks boos bolts and cracks).
Fix the problem and re-test. Analyse the failure. List all possible causes. Run
test and record information. Eliminate and insolate. Provide civil expertise:
Carry out services as per service category and complete standards. Doing
visual and pre-checks inspection on plant before and after service/repairs is
carried out as well as the compiling of inspection sheet. Making full report of
the findings and completing job cords after competing any repair or service.
Perform per-inspection for additional defects before repairs: Dismantling. Layout. Check condition of warn out parts. Repair or replace where necessary and
assemble. Clean the object/part and test it. Perform administrative and related
functions: Provide inputs on the compilation of technical reports. Keep and
maintain job record and other registers. Maintain and adhere to agreed
development plan. Perform per-inspection for additional defects before repairs:
Dismantling, Lay-out, Check condition of warn out parts, Repair or replace
where necessary and assemble, clean the object/part and test it. Perform
administrative and related functions: Provide inputs on the compilation of
technical reports, Keep and maintain job record and other registers, Maintain
and adhere to agreed development plan.
ENQUIRIES : For Capricorn: Ms Mothiba MM, Mr Seleka BN and Ms K Kganakga Tel No:
(015) 287 5600.
For Vhembe: Mr MF Mavhungu, Ms NM Mathivha Tel No: (015) 963 3790.
POST 31/227 : ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A REF NO: S.4/3/2/91
Component: Building Maintenance
SALARY : R382 047 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Vhembe district (Makhado building maintenance)
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Five years post qualification experience as
an Artisan. Valid driver’s license with the exception of people with disabilities.
Technical Competencies: Technical analysis knowledge. Computer-aided
engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report
writing. Production, process knowledge and skills. Generic Competencies:
Decision making, teamwork, analytical skills, creativity, self-management,
customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer skills, planning
and organizing, problem solving and analysis and Conflict management.
DUTIES : Design: Supervise and produce designs according to client specifications and
within limits of production capability. Production: Produce objects with material
and equipment’s according to job specifications and recognised standards.
Quality assurance of produced objects. Maintenance: 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. Quality assures
serviced and maintained equipment and/or facilities. Perform administrative
and related functions: Update register of maintained and repaired faults.
Provide Supply Chain Management with specification to obtain quotations and
purchase equipment and materials. Compile and submit reports as required.
Provide inputs to the operational plan. Ensure adherence to safety standards,
requirements and regulations. Human and capital resource management:
Supervise and mentor staff. Planning of resources. Scheduling work. Maintain
expertise: Continuous individual development to keep up with new
technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on
technical/engineering technology to improve expertise.
ENQUIRIES : Mr MF Mavhungu, Ms NM Mathivha Tel No: (015) 963 3790
POST 31/228 : ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A REF NO: S.4/3/2/92
Component: Makhado Mechanical Workshop
SALARY : R382 047 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Vhembe district
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical. Five years post qualification
experience as an Artisan in mechanical. Valid driver’s license with the
exception of people with disabilities. Technical Competencies: Technical
analysis knowledge. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of
legal compliance. Technical report writing. Production, process knowledge and
skills. Generic Competencies: Decision making, teamwork, analytical skills,
creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness,
communication, computer skills, planning and organizing, problem solving and
analysis and Conflict management.
DUTIES : Design. Produce designs according to client specification and within limits of
production capability. Production. Produce objects with material and
equipment’s according to job specification and recognised standards.
Maintenance. 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. Quality assures serviced and maintained equipment and/or
facilities. Perform administrative and related functions. Update register of
maintained and repaired faults. Provide Supply Chain Management with
specification to obtain quotations and purchase equipment and materials.
Compile and submit reports as required. Provide inputs to the operational plan.
Ensure adherence to safety standards, requirements and regulations.
Supervise and mentor staff. Maintain expertise. Continuous individual
development to keep up with new technologies and procedure. Human and
capital resource management: Supervise and mentor staff. Planning of
resources. Scheduling of work.
ENQUIRIES : Mr MF Mavhungu, Ms NM Mathivha Tel No: (015) 963 3790
POST 31/229 : ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A REF NO: S.4/3/10/180
Component: Roads Infrastructure Maintenance: Drainage Structures
SALARY : R382 047 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Waterberg district
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Five (5) years post qualification experience
as an Artisan. Valid driver’s license with the exception of people with
disabilities. Technical Competencies: Technical analysis knowledge.
Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance.
Technical report writing. Production, process knowledge and skills. Generic
Competencies: Decision making, teamwork, analytical skills, creativity, selfmanagement, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer
skills, planning and organizing, problem solving and analysis and Conflict
management.
DUTIES : Design. Produce designs according to client specification and within limits of
production capability. Production. Produce objects with material and
equipment’s according to job specification and recognised standards.
Maintenance. 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. Quality assures serviced and maintained equipment and/or
facilities. Perform administrative and related functions. Update register of
maintained and repaired faults. Provide Supply Chain Management with
specification to obtain quotations and purchase equipment and materials.
Compile and submit reports as required. Provide inputs to the operational plan.
Ensure adherence to safety standards, requirements and regulations.
Supervise and mentor staff. Maintain expertise. Continuous individual
development to keep up with new technologies and procedure. Human and
capital resource management: Supervise and mentor staff. Planning of
resources. Scheduling of work.
ENQUIRIES : Ms MD Mokonyane, Rammala MY and Ms PE Hlaole Tel No: (014) 718
3000/3040/3052/3027
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the erecruitment system. All fields in Part A, Part C and Part D of the Z83 form should be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full. Part E, F & G applicants often indicate “refer to CV or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty. The successful candidate will also be required to disclose his or her financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations. Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a competency–based assessment and a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS posts. Proof of the completion of the SMS pre-entry programme (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. The recommended candidate for appointment will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check for security reasons. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The Department reserve the right not to make any appointment(s) to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No. 3 of 2000. The department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates 161 attending interviews. The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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