Artisans x28 posts at FS Public Works for qualified candidates (Electrical/Mechanical)
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
APPLICATIONS : Applications For the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure to Be Submitted To: Head: Public Works and Infrastructure, Human Resources Management Directorate. P.O Box 7551, Bloemfontein, 9300 or Applications that are hand delivered must be brought at the Foyer of OR Tambo House where they must be placed in the appropriately marked box at: Security Ground Floor, or Tambo House, St. Andrews Street, Bloemfontein or e-mail to erecruitmentfsdpwi@fsworks.gov.za. No applications will be accepted by staff in offices in the building.
CLOSING DATE : 12 September 2025
POST 31/174 : ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A (X14 POSTS)
Directorate: Works Construction and Maintenance District Offices
SALARY : R243 597 per annum, (A basic salary), (OSD)
CENTRE : Regions: Mangaung/Xhariep District Office (X8 Posts):
Bricklaying: Ref No: PWI 25/19 (X1 Post)
Carpenter: Ref No: PWI 25/20 (X1 Post)
Carpenter: Ref No: PWI 25/21 (X1 Post)
Painter: Ref No: PWI 25/22 (X1 Post)
Plumber: Ref No: PWI 25/23 (X2 Posts)
Refrigeration/HVAC Ref No: PWI 25/24 (X1 Post)
Lejweleputswa/ Fezile Dabi District Office (X3 Posts)
Plumbing Kroonstad Ref No: PWI 25/25 (X1 Post)
Welding Kroonstad Ref No: PWI 25/26 (X1 Post)
Welding Welkom Ref No: PWI 25/27 (X1 Post)
Thabo Mofutsanyane District Office (X3 Posts):
Painter: Ref No: PWI 25/28 (X3 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : A completed Apprenticeship and passed Trade Test in terms of the Provisions
of Section 13(2)(h) of the Manpower Training Act of 1981, as amended or a
Certificate issued under the Provision of the Repealed Section 27 of the same
Act. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85
of 1993) (OHS Act).
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 specifications. Service equipment and/or facilities according
to schedule. Quality assure serviced and maintained equipment and/or
facilities. Compile and submit reports. Provide inputs to the operational plan.
Keep and maintain job record/register, supervise and mentor staff. Continuous
individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Khumalo Tel No: (051) 403 7850
POST 31/172 : ARTISAN FOREMAN (X12 POSTS)
Directorate: Works Construction and Maintenance District Offices
SALARY : R382 047 per annum, (A basic salary), (OSD)
CENTRE : Regions: Mangaung District Office (X6 Posts):
Bricklaying Re No: PWI 25/07 (X1 Post)
Carpenter Ref No: PWI 2508 (X2 Posts)
Painter Ref No: PWI 25/09 (X1 Post)
Welder Ref No: PWI 25/10 (X1 Post)
Fitter and Turner: Bloemfontein Ref No: PWI 25/11 (X1 Post)
Lejweleputswa/ Fezile Dabi District Office (X4 Posts)
Carpenter Ref No: PWI 25/12 (X1 Post)
Welding Ref No: PWI 25/13 (X1 Post)
Electrician Ref No: PWI 25/14 (X1 Post)
Bricklayer Ref No: PWI 25/15 (X1 Post)
Thabo Mofutsanyane District Office (X2 Posts):
Bricklayer Ref No: PWI 25/16 (X1 Post)
Plumbing Ref No: PWI 25/17 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : A completed Apprenticeship and passed Trade Test in terms of the Provisions
of Section 13(2)(h) of the Manpower Training Act of 1981, as amended or a
Certificate issued under the Provision of the Repealed Section 27 of the same
Act. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85
of 1993) (OHS Act).
DUTIES : Supervise and 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 equipments 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. Update register of maintained and repaired faults. Obtain
quotations and purchase (order) required equipment and materials. Compile
and submit reports required. Provide inputs to the operational plan. Ensure
adherence to safety standards, requirements and regulations. Supervise and
mentor staff. Planning of resources. Scheduling of works. Continuous
individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
Research/literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve
expertise.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Khumalo Tel No: (051) 403 7850
POST 31/169 : CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A (X2 POSTS)
Chief Directorate Works Construction and Maintenance
SALARY : R480 261 per annum (A basic salary), (OSD)
Regions: Mangaung/Xhariep District Office Ref No: PWI 25/03 (X1 Post)
Thabo Mofutsanya District Office Ref No: PWI 25/04 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : A completed Apprenticeship and an appropriate Trade Test Certificate in terms
of the Provisions of Section 13(2)(h) of The Manpower Training Act, 1981, as
amended or a Certificate issued under the Provision of the Repealed section
of the same Act. Knowledge of Health and Safety. Ten-year post qualification
experi4nce required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. Valid driver’s license
(excluding person’s with disabilities).
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. Conduct maintenance of all buildings.
Perform construction work in all civil structures. Maintain good housekeeping
and ensure machinery in the workshop/store is maintained in good condition
Preparation and compilation of material lists. Manage equipment, tools and
machinery used. 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. Update databases.
Manage artisans and related personnel. Supervise and evaluate subordinates.
Financial Management: 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. Manage the development,
motivation and utilisation 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.
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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T. Khumalo Tel No: (051) 403 7850
NOTE : Directions to applicants Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za. The Z83 should be completed in a manner that allows the selection committee to assess the application based on the information provided on the form. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication. If the certified copies contradict the details on the CV or Z83 form, the candidate will automatically be disqualified and removed from the shortlist. Should an applicant possess a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted i.e. all the documentation must be submitted for each post applied for. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. Candidates requiring additional 122 information regarding the advertised post should direct their enquiries to the relevant person as indicated in the advertisement. Note: Short-listed candidates will on the day of interview undergo a security assessment. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks as deemed appropriate and inclusive inter alia of criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification. If you have not been contacted within 4 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Faxed or late applications will not be accepted.
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