Chief Artisan: Mechanical (Boilers)

Requirements

• An appropriate Trade Test Certificate.
• A minimum of 10 years’ post qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman.
• A valid driver’s license.
• (Proof of recognised experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants).
• 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.
• Attributes- 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

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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.