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Artisan Foreman (Electrical)Kimberley Regional Office
Closes Friday 27 November 2026 at 16:00
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Electrical foreman role for a qualified artisan. Leads electrical maintenance, repairs and a team of subordinates at the Kimberley Regional Office.
- Inspect, service and repair electrical equipment, installations and wiring, and check completed work against specifications.
- Supervise and guide other artisans and employees, allocate duties, check quality, and manage performance and discipline.
- Must have an Appropriate Trade Test Certificate and at least five years of post-qualification experience as an artisan.
- A valid driver's licence is required.
- Based at the Kimberley Regional Office.
- No closing date is stated in the advert.
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Requirements
- A minimum Appropriate Trade Test Certificate;
- A minimum of five years post qualification experience as an Artisan.
- Valid Driver’s licence.
- Knowledge:
- Project Management;
- Technical design and analysis;
- Knowledge;
- Computer- aided technical applications;
- Knowledge of legal compliance;
- Technical report writing;
- Technical consulting;
- Production, process knowledge and skills;
- Operating workshop equipment;
- OHSA.
- Skills:
- Problem solving and analysis;
- Decision making;
- Teamwork;
- Creativity;
- Change management;
- Financial management;
- Customer focus and Responsiveness;
- Communication;
- Computer skills;
- Planning and Organising.
- Personal Attributes:
- Innovative;
- Creative;
- Resourceful;
- Helpful;
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure;
- Ability to meet tight deadlines;
- Ability to communicate at all levels;
- People orientated;
- Trustworthy/Reliable;
- Assertive;
- Hard working;
- Highly motivated;
- Ability to work independently.
Duties
- Ensure effective and efficient electrical maintenance services-:
- Inspect electrical equipment, installations and facilities to identify faults and maintenance requirements.
- Perform and supervise preventative and corrective electrical maintenance work.
- Service electrical equipment and installations according to prescribed maintenance schedules.
- Perform electrical installation and upgrade work as required.
- Monitor work in progress and check completed electrical maintenance work against specifications.
- Provide technical guidance to Artisans on electrical maintenance activities.
- Perform and supervise troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment and installations-:
- Identify and troubleshoot electrical faults and system malfunctions in equipment, installations and wiring.
- Use appropriate electrical testing equipment and tools to identify faults.
- Perform and supervise repairs and replacement of faulty electrical components.
- Test repaired electrical equipment and installations to confirm functionality.
- Check that electrical repair work is performed according to applicable technical and safety requirements.
- Identify electrical components, materials and equipment required for repairs.
- Refer faults requiring higher level technical intervention to the Chief Artisan.
- Perform administrative and related functions-:
- Maintain records and registers of electrical maintenance, repairs and faults attended to.
- Record materials, equipment and tools used for electrical work.
- Identify material and equipment requirements.
- Assist with obtaining quotations for required electrical materials and equipment.
- Compile and submit work progress and maintenance reports.
- Provide information required for maintenance and operational planning.
- Maintain records of scheduled and completed maintenance work.
- Apply relevant occupational health and safety requirements during electrical work.
- Supervise employees to ensure an effective service delivery-:
- Perform general supervision of employees.
- Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by subordinates.
- Advise and lead subordinates with regard to all aspects of the work.
- Manage performance and conduct discipline subordinates.
- Ensure that all subordinates are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.
- Ensure good record keeping.
How to apply
Email Applications for the position of Artisan Foreman (Electrical) must be submitted to: RecruitKIM26-27@dpw.gov.za
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Enquiries
Mr B Maano at 076 904 2090
Notes from the department
- Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.
- Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.
- Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified.
- Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form:
- PART A and PART B must be fully completed.
- PART C - PART G:
- Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate.
- This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.
- Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.
- Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified.
- Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.
- Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only.
- Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.
- Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.
- Note:
- It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.
- Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
- Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG).
- 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 below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-pre-entry programme/.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
- Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
- Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- Note:
- For emailed applications, please submit a Single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position.
- Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB.
- It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document.
- Encrypted document will not be accepted.
- All though an email application option is available, applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their application.
- Important:
- Applicants must submit a separate application for each post applied for, clearly indicating the correct reference number and post title on each application.
- Applicants who apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
- Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the application not being considered.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 75 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/121: ARTISAN FOREMAN (ELECTRICAL) REF NO: 2026/393 SALARY: R397 329 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package) CENTRE: Kimberley Regional Office REQUIREMENTS: A minimum Appropriate Trade Test Certificate; A minimum of five years post qualification experience as an Artisan. Valid Driver’s licence. Knowledge: Project Management; Technical design and analysis; Knowledge; Computer- aided technical applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Production, process knowledge and skills; Operating workshop equipment; OHSA. Skills: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Teamwork; Creativity; Change management; Financial management; Customer focus and Responsiveness; Communication; Computer skills; Planning and Organising. Personal Attributes: Innovative; Creative; Resourceful; Helpful; Ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure; Ability to meet tight deadlines; Ability to communicate at all levels; People orientated; Trustworthy/Reliable; Assertive; Hard working; Highly motivated; Ability to work independently. DUTIES: Ensure effective and efficient electrical maintenance services-: Inspect electrical equipment, installations and facilities to identify faults and maintenance requirements. Perform and supervise preventative and corrective electrical maintenance work. Service electrical equipment and installations according to prescribed maintenance schedules. Perform electrical installation and upgrade work as required. Monitor work in progress and check completed electrical maintenance work against specifications. Provide technical guidance to Artisans on electrical maintenance activities. Perform and supervise troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment and installations-: Identify and troubleshoot electrical faults and system malfunctions in equipment, installations and wiring. Use appropriate electrical testing equipment and tools to identify faults. Perform and supervise repairs and replacement of faulty electrical components. Test repaired electrical equipment and installations to confirm functionality. Check that electrical repair work is performed according to applicable technical and safety requirements. Identify electrical components, materials and equipment required for repairs. Refer faults requiring higher level technical intervention to the Chief Artisan. Perform administrative and related functions-: Maintain records and registers of electrical maintenance, repairs and faults attended to. Record materials, equipment and tools used for electrical work. Identify material and equipment requirements. Assist with obtaining quotations for required electrical materials and equipment. Compile and submit work progress and maintenance reports. Provide information required for maintenance and operational planning. Maintain records of scheduled and completed maintenance work. Apply relevant occupational health and safety requirements during electrical work. Supervise employees to ensure an effective service delivery-: Perform general supervision of employees. Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by subordinates. Advise and lead subordinates with regard to all aspects of the work. Manage performance and conduct discipline subordinates. Ensure that all subordinates are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. Ensure good record keeping. ENQUIRIES: Mr B Maano at 076 904 2090 APPLICATIONS: Email Applications for the position of Artisan Foreman (Electrical) must be submitted to: RecruitKIM26-27@dpw.gov.za