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Artisan Production Grade A – C (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 post (three posts, grades A to C) maintaining electrical systems at dams, pump stations and related sites. Suits qualified electrical tradespeople with a trade test certificate.
- Maintain electrical installations at dams, reservoirs, pump stations, pipelines, repeater stations and dam walls.
- Carry out electrical maintenance and inspections of cathodic protection and transformer rectifying units.
- Inspect equipment for faults, repair it to standards, and service it on schedule.
- Must have an appropriate Electrical Trade Test Certificate and a valid, unexpired driver's licence.
- Experience in electrical maintenance is an added advantage. Candidates may need to complete a practical and theoretical test.
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Requirements
- An appropriate Electrical Trade Test Certificate.
- Experience in electrical maintenance will serve as an added advantage.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Knowledge of project management.
- Understanding technical design and analysis.
- Knowledge of computer-aided technical applications.
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
- Knowledge of technical reports report writing.
- Decision making, teamwork, creativity, analytical skills, self-management, customer service and responsiveness, planning and organizing.
- Good communication skills both (verbal and written.
- Knowledge of computer skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
Duties
- Maintenance of electrical installations in various dams, reservoirs, departmental houses, pump stations, machinery, repeater stations, dam walls, and pipelines.
- Electrical maintenance and inspections of cathodic protection/ transformer rectifying units.
- Inspect equipment for technical faults and repair according to standards.
- Service equipment according to schedule.
- 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.
- Individual / personal development to keep up with new technologies.
- Compile and submits technical reports.
- Keep and maintain job records/ register and supervise and mentor staff.
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 149 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/179: ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A – C (ELECTRICAL) REF NO: 131126/32 (X3 POSTS) Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Central SALARY: R253 341 – R424 371 per annum, (OSD) CENTRE: Jericho Dam (Usutu River) REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Electrical Trade Test Certificate. Experience in electrical maintenance will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Ability to work in a team. Knowledge of project management. Understanding technical design and analysis. Knowledge of computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Knowledge of technical reports report writing. Decision making, teamwork, creativity, analytical skills, self-management, customer service and responsiveness, planning and organizing. Good communication skills both (verbal and written. Knowledge of computer skills. Problem-solving skills. DUTIES: Maintenance of electrical installations in various dams, reservoirs, departmental houses, pump stations, machinery, repeater stations, dam walls, and pipelines. Electrical maintenance and inspections of cathodic protection/ transformer rectifying units. Inspect equipment for technical faults and repair according to standards. Service equipment according to schedule. 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. Individual / personal development to keep up with new technologies. Compile and submits technical reports. Keep and maintain job records/ register and supervise and mentor staff. 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.