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Artisan Foreman Grade A (Electrical)
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Central
Closes Friday 13 November 2026
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Electrical artisan foreman to maintain and repair bulk raw water infrastructure, dams, pump stations, pipelines and SCADA/PLC systems, and to supervise and mentor staff. Suits a qualified electrical a
- Duties include maintaining dams, reservoirs, pump stations, pipelines and machinery, and electrical maintenance of cathodic protection (TRUs).
- Other duties include fault diagnosis on SCADA/PLC and telemetry systems, planned maintenance, safety compliance, reports, and supervising and mentoring staff.
- Must-haves: an appropriate Electrical Trade Test Certificate and five years of post-qualification experience as an artisan.
- A valid, unexpired driver's licence must be disclosed.
- Based at Jericho Dam (Usutu River). The salary is R397 329 per annum (OSD).
- Candidates may be asked to complete a practical and theoretical test. The text does not state a closing date.
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Requirements
- An appropriate Electrical Trade Test Certificate.
- Five (5) years post qualification experience as an Artisan.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Knowledge of technical analysis, computer-aided applications, legal compliance, technical report writing and production, process knowledge, and skills.
- Problem solving and analytical decision making, teamwork and analytical skills.
- Creativity, self-management, customer focus, and responsiveness.
- Communication skills both (verbal and written) and computer literacy.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Conflict management.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, PMDS and PFMA.
- Drawing skills and ability to read drawings.
Duties
- Maintenance of bulk raw water infrastructure (dams, reservoirs, departmental houses, pump stations, and pipelines) and machinery.
- Electrical maintenance and inspections of cathodic protection (TRUs).
- Inspect equipment for technical faults and repair according to standards.
- Service equipment according to schedule.
- Fault diagnosis on SCADA/PLC and telemetry systems.
- Ensure quality assurance in line with specifications.
- Ensure adherence to safety standards, requirements, and regulations.
- Implement planned maintenance and update maintenance logbooks.
- Compile and submit reports as required.
- Supervise and mentor staff.
- Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team and ability to work long hours and perform well under pressure.
How to apply
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
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Enquiries
Mr. J Silowa Tel No: (017) 846 6106
Notes from the department
Candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test. Please be advised that the office will transition to an SANWRI agency.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 142 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/168: ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A (ELECTRICAL) REF NO: 131126/22 Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Central SALARY: R397 329 per annum, (OSD) CENTRE: Jericho Dam (Usutu River) REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Electrical Trade Test Certificate. Five (5) years post qualification experience as an Artisan. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of technical analysis, computer-aided applications, legal compliance, technical report writing and production, process knowledge, and skills. Problem solving and analytical decision making, teamwork and analytical skills. Creativity, self-management, customer focus, and responsiveness. Communication skills both (verbal and written) and computer literacy. Planning and organising skills. Conflict management. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, PMDS and PFMA. Drawing skills and ability to read drawings. DUTIES: Maintenance of bulk raw water infrastructure (dams, reservoirs, departmental houses, pump stations, and pipelines) and machinery. Electrical maintenance and inspections of cathodic protection (TRUs). Inspect equipment for technical faults and repair according to standards. Service equipment according to schedule. Fault diagnosis on SCADA/PLC and telemetry systems. Ensure quality assurance in line with specifications. Ensure adherence to safety standards, requirements, and regulations. Implement planned maintenance and update maintenance logbooks. Compile and submit reports as required. Supervise and mentor staff. Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Ability to work independently as well as in a team and ability to work long hours and perform well under pressure. ENQUIRIES: Mr. J Silowa Tel No: (017) 846 6106 NOTE: Candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test. Please be advised that the office will transition to an SANWRI agency.