Artisan Production: Mechanical Fitter

Requirements

• An appropriate Trade test Certificate.
• A minimum of 0-2 years’ experience.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Competencies:
• Public Service Legislation, Policies and Regulations, OHS Act.
• Knowledge of Departmental policies, strategies and procedures.
• Computer-aided technical applications.
• Knowledge of legal compliance.
• Computer-aided applications.
• Production process knowledge and Skills:
• Technical report writing, problem solving and analysis, decision making, teamwork, creativity, analytical, self-management, communication, computer skills, planning and organising.
• Attributes- Team player, customer-focused and Reliable.

Duties

• Produce designs according to client specification and within limits of production capability.
• Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specification 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

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Enquiries

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.