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Artisan Production Grade A-C: Mechanical
Chief Directorate: Maintenance
Closes Monday 9 November 2026
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Artisan post in mechanical production and maintenance at the Heidelberg Facility Maintenance Hub. Suits a trade-tested artisan who can produce, repair, test and service equipment and facilities.
- Produce, repair, test and service equipment and facilities to recognised standards.
- Carry out quality checks, inspect for technical faults and keep job records.
- Must have an appropriate trade test certificate and 0-2 years of experience.
- Must have a valid driver's licence.
- Based at the Heidelberg Facility Maintenance Hub. Proof of recognised experience will be requested from shortlisted applicants.
- The closing date is not stated in this post. Enquiries: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto, 076 521 4118.
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Requirements
- An appropriate Trade Test Certificate.
- A minimum of 0-2 years of experience.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Competencies:
- Knowledge of Public Service Legislation, Policies and Regulations.
- Knowledge of OHS Act.
- Knowledge of the Departmental policies, strategies and procedures.
- Computer-aided technical applications.
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
- Production process knowledge and skills.
- Skills- Technical report writing.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Decision making.
- Teamwork.
- Creativity.
- Analytical.
- Self-management.
- Communication and Computer skills.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Attributes- Team player.
- Customer- focused.
- Reliable.
Duties
- Produce designs according to client specifications and within limits of production capability.
- Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specifications and recognised standards.
- Render 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.
- Render quality assurance of 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.
- Keep up with new technologies and procedures for continuous individual development.
How to apply
To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118
Notes from the department
- Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates).
- The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
- The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
- It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).
- The employment decision shall be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
- The Department is committed to promoting employment equity, including race, gender and disability representation, through the filling of this post(s).
- Accordingly, the transfer, promotion or appointment of candidates should contribute towards improving representativity and achieving the numerical targets set out in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
- In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, People With Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.
- Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118/076 942 4090.
- 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.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job).
- It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.
- It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan.
- To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- The Department reserves the right not to appoint.
- If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to 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.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 293 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/405: ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A-C: MECHANICAL REF NO: REFS/056865 Chief Directorate: Maintenance SALARY: R253 341 – R424 371 per annum, (plus benefits). The offer is Based on recognition of experience after a Trade test certificate (Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants). CENTRE: Heidelberg Facility Maintenance Hub REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Trade Test Certificate. A minimum of 0-2 years of experience. A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of Public Service Legislation, Policies and Regulations. Knowledge of OHS Act. Knowledge of the Departmental policies, strategies and procedures. Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Production process knowledge and skills. Skills- Technical report writing. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Teamwork. Creativity. Analytical. Self-management. Communication and Computer skills. Planning and organising skills. Attributes- Team player. Customer- focused. Reliable. DUTIES: Produce designs according to client specifications and within limits of production capability. Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specifications and recognised standards. Render 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. Render quality assurance of 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. Keep up with new technologies and procedures for continuous individual development. ENQUIRIES: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118