Jobs · Western Cape · Water and Sanitation
Artisan Foreman Grade A
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Southern SD: Civil Maintenance
Closes Friday 13 November 2026
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Supervise and carry out civil construction and maintenance of canals, weirs, dams and departmental infrastructure. Suits a qualified civil artisan with five years' experience after trade test.
- Supervise and do civil construction and repair work on canals, weirs, dams and other departmental infrastructure in the Western Cape.
- Must hold a civil trade test certificate in carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing or general construction.
- Must have five years' experience as a qualified artisan after the trade test.
- Must have a valid driver's licence, minimum Code B; Code C1 or higher is required for the travel the post needs.
- Based in Worcester (Breede/Gouritz), with work at schemes throughout the Western Cape. Must be willing to travel across South Africa when needed.
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Requirements
- An appropriate Civil Trade Test Certificate in one of the following civil-related trades: carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing, or general construction.
- Five (5) years’ post-trade-test experience as a qualified Artisan.
- The A valid unexpired driver’s licence (minimum Code B; a Code C1 or higher is required for the travel requirements of the post).
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
- Knowledge of technical analysis.
- Knowledge of the PFMA and the OHSA.
- Strong leadership and management ability.
- Ability to communicate effectively at operational level.
- Must be computer literate.
- Knowledge of technical report writing.
- Decision making and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Analytical and creativity skills.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Planning, organising, and execution.
- Willingness to travel throughout South Africa when required for operational purposes.
Duties
- Supervise and construct civil technical services and structures according to specifications and within limits of production capability.
- Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specification and recognized standards.
- Supervise the maintenance of civil technical services.
- Repair civil structures and facilities according to standards and specifications.
- Service civil structures and facilities according to schedule.
- Perform administrative and related functions.
- Update register on maintained and repaired faults.
- Compile and submit reports as required.
- Provide inputs to the civil maintenance plan.
- Ensure adherence to safety standards, requirements, and regulations.
- Plan resources available and schedule maintenance work.
- Repairs of faults.
- Identify training needs for your team, Leave management and personnel performance management.
- Supervise and mentor staff.
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and Building Regulations.
- Responsible for construction works and general maintenance on the canals, weirs, dams, and all departmental infrastructures.
- The incumbent must be willing to work away from the office and home and will be required to perform duties at all schemes throughout the Western Cape.
How to apply
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
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Enquiries
Mr. Bertram Ross Tel No: (021) 941 6077
Notes from the department
Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 143 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/169: ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A REF NO: 131126/23 Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Southern SD: Civil Maintenance SALARY: R397 329 per annum, (OSD) CENTRE: Breede/Gouritz (Western Cape - Worcester) REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Civil Trade Test Certificate in one of the following civil-related trades: carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing, or general construction. Five (5) years’ post-trade-test experience as a qualified Artisan. The A valid unexpired driver’s licence (minimum Code B; a Code C1 or higher is required for the travel requirements of the post). Knowledge of legal compliance. Knowledge of technical analysis. Knowledge of the PFMA and the OHSA. Strong leadership and management ability. Ability to communicate effectively at operational level. Must be computer literate. Knowledge of technical report writing. Decision making and problem-solving ability. Ability to work independently and in a team. Analytical and creativity skills. Communication and interpersonal skills. Planning, organising, and execution. Willingness to travel throughout South Africa when required for operational purposes. DUTIES: Supervise and construct civil technical services and structures according to specifications and within limits of production capability. Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specification and recognized standards. Supervise the maintenance of civil technical services. Repair civil structures and facilities according to standards and specifications. Service civil structures and facilities according to schedule. Perform administrative and related functions. Update register on maintained and repaired faults. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide inputs to the civil maintenance plan. Ensure adherence to safety standards, requirements, and regulations. Plan resources available and schedule maintenance work. Repairs of faults. Identify training needs for your team, Leave management and personnel performance management. Supervise and mentor staff. Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and Building Regulations. Responsible for construction works and general maintenance on the canals, weirs, dams, and all departmental infrastructures. The incumbent must be willing to work away from the office and home and will be required to perform duties at all schemes throughout the Western Cape. ENQUIRIES: Mr. Bertram Ross Tel No: (021) 941 6077 NOTE: Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.