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Chief Artisan Grade A-C: Building
Chief Directorate: Maintenance
Closes Monday 9 November 2026
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Senior artisan role managing technical services, artisans and staff in building maintenance. Suits people with a trade test certificate and at least 10 years of experience as an artisan or artisan for
- Manage technical services with technicians and artisans in the field, workshop and technical office.
- Promote safety and ensure quality in line with specifications and legal requirements.
- Manage artisans, related staff, assets and databases, and help with budgets and technical plans.
- Must have an appropriate trade test certificate and at least 10 years of experience after qualifying as an artisan or artisan foreman. Proof of experience will be requested from shortlisted applicants.
- Must have a valid driver's licence and knowledge of building regulations, occupational health and safety law, and related Acts.
- Based at Thellemogoerane Facility Maintenance Hub. Enquiries: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto, 076 521 4118.
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Requirements
- An appropriate Trade Test Certificate.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience post qualification as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman (Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants).
- A valid driver’s license.
- Competencies:
- Knowledge of the National Building Regulation and Building Standards Act No 103 of 1977, Regulations and Municipal Regulations, Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000.
- Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007 and Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations.
- Skills- Planning and organizing, verbal and written communication and computer literacy skills.
- Attribute- Teamwork, Change management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness.
Duties
- Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Technicians/Artisans and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities.
- Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Provide inputs into existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
- Ensure quality assurance in line with specifications.
- Provide inputs into the budgeting process.
- Compile and submit reports as required.
- Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan.
- Update databases.
- Manage artisans and related personnel and assets.
- Undertake research and literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve expertise.
- Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on technical/engineering-related matters.
- Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of technical services according to organisational needs and requirements.
- Manage subordinates key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
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 263 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/347: CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A-C: BUILDING REF NO: REFS/056878 Chief Directorate: Maintenance SALARY: R499 470 - R800 718 per annum, (plus benefits) CENTRE: Thellemogoerane Facility Maintenance Hub REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Minimum of 10 years’ experience post qualification as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman (Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants). A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of the National Building Regulation and Building Standards Act No 103 of 1977, Regulations and Municipal Regulations, Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007 and Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations. Skills- Planning and organizing, verbal and written communication and computer literacy skills. Attribute- Teamwork, Change management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness. DUTIES: Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Technicians/Artisans and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide inputs into existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality assurance in line with specifications. Provide inputs into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan. Update databases. Manage artisans and related personnel and assets. Undertake research and literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on technical/engineering-related matters. Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of technical services according to organisational needs and requirements. Manage subordinates key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. ENQUIRIES: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118