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Chief Artisan: Building
Directorate: Facilities Maintenance Services Sub Directorate: Routine
Closes Monday 9 November 2026
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Senior trades role managing artisans and technical staff in Head Office maintenance. Suits an experienced artisan with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience and a trade test certificate.
- Manage technical staff, schedule work, and oversee the productivity of the maintenance division.
- Plan maintenance schedules, manage tools and materials, and make sure records are kept.
- Must have an appropriate trade test certificate and at least 10 years of post-qualification experience as an artisan or artisan foreman.
- Must hold a valid driver's licence and know public service rules and the OHS Act.
- Based at Head Office Maintenance. The text does not name a town or province.
- Proof of recognised experience will be requested from shortlisted applicants. The closing date is not stated in the text; enquiries go to Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto on 076 521 4118.
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Requirements
- An appropriate Trade Test Certificate.
- A minimum of 10 years’ post qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants).
- A valid driver’s license.
- Competencies:
- Knowledge of the Public Service Legislation, Policies and Regulations, OHS Act, Knowledge of the Departmental policies, strategies and procedures.
- Computer-aided technical applications.
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
- Production process knowledge and skills.
- SKILLS- Project management, technical report writing, technical consulting, Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Creativity, Communication, Computer, Planning and organizing.
- Technical design and analysis knowledge.
- ATTRIBUTE- Teamwork, Change management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness.
Duties
- Manage technical personnel.
- Manage Division Meetings.
- Manage job assessments for the Division.
- Manage material requirements for the Division.
- Manage availability of tools and materials for the Division.
- Manage client interaction and relations.
- Manage scheduling of work.
- Manage the overall productivity of the Division.
- Manage the development of maintenance schedules Enforce compliance for the keeping of maintenance schedules and records.
- Undertake research and literature studies.
- Apply research findings in the work environment.
- Sign performance based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department.
- Manage human resources and maintain discipline.
- Manage the provision of equipment required by personnel for achievement of outputs in their respective Job Descriptions.
- Manage skills transfer between personnel and outside technical assistants and/or consultants.
- Plan and allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance.
- Manage staff performance and 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 262 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/345: CHIEF ARTISAN: BUILDING REF NO: REFS/056815 Directorate: Facilities Maintenance Services Sub Directorate: Routine SALARY: R499 470 - R800 718 per annum, (plus benefits) CENTRE: Head Office Maintenance REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Trade Test Certificate. A minimum of 10 years’ post qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants). A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of the Public Service Legislation, Policies and Regulations, OHS Act, Knowledge of the Departmental policies, strategies and procedures. Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Production process knowledge and skills. SKILLS- Project management, technical report writing, technical consulting, Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Creativity, Communication, Computer, Planning and organizing. Technical design and analysis knowledge. ATTRIBUTE- Teamwork, Change management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness. DUTIES: Manage technical personnel. Manage Division Meetings. Manage job assessments for the Division. Manage material requirements for the Division. Manage availability of tools and materials for the Division. Manage client interaction and relations. Manage scheduling of work. Manage the overall productivity of the Division. Manage the development of maintenance schedules Enforce compliance for the keeping of maintenance schedules and records. Undertake research and literature studies. Apply research findings in the work environment. Sign performance based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department. Manage human resources and maintain discipline. Manage the provision of equipment required by personnel for achievement of outputs in their respective Job Descriptions. Manage skills transfer between personnel and outside technical assistants and/or consultants. Plan and allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance. Manage staff performance and Development. ENQUIRIES: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118