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Chief Artisan (Mechanical/Electrical) Grade AKlipfontein Dam Area Office
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Eastern Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Eastern
Closes Friday 27 November 2026
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Senior artisan job managing technical services, artisans and assets in field, workshop and office work for water resource infrastructure. Suits experienced mechanical or electrical artisans with manag
- The job is Chief Artisan (Mechanical/Electrical), Grade A, reference 271126/13, in Infrastructure Management, Eastern Operations.
- You must have an appropriate Mechanical or Electrical Trade Test Certificate and ten years of post-qualification experience as an Artisan or Artisan Foreman.
- You must have a valid, unexpired driver's licence and computer skills.
- Main duties include managing artisans, technicians and related staff and assets, and controlling expenditure against budget.
- The job is based at Klipfontein Dam Area Office.
- Shortlisted candidates will complete a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- The closing date is not stated in the advert text.
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Requirements
- An appropriate (Mechanical/Electrical) Trade Test Certificate.
- Ten (10) years post qualification experience required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Computer Skills.
- Knowledge in Technical designs and analysis.
- Knowledge of Computer-Aided technical applications.
- Knowledge and skills in production processes.
- Knowledge in planning and organizing.
- Basic understanding of technologies such as GPS, Photogrammetry and remote sensing.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Decision Making.
- Teamwork.
- Analytical Skills.
- Self-management.
- Customer service.
- Communication and interpersonal Skills.
- Planning, organizing and execution.
- Project Management.
Duties
- Manage Technical Services and Support in conjunction with Technicians and /or Artisans and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities.
- Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Provide input into existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and ensure quality assurance in line with specifications.
- Provide input into budgeting process.
- Compile and submit reports as required.
- Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan.
- Update database.
- Manage Artisans and related personnel and assets.
- Control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
- Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related activities and services.
- 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 organizational needs and requirements.
- Manage subordinated key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
- Continuous individual development to keep up with technologies and procedures.
- Research/literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve expertise.
- Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on technical/engineering-related matters.
How to apply
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
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Enquiries
Mr T. Mkhize Tel No: (033) 239 1900
Notes from the department
NB: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to practical exercise and integrity (Ethical conduct) assessment.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 101 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/155: CHIEF ARTISAN (MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL) GRADE A: REF NO: 271126/13 Branch: Infrastructure Management: Eastern Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Eastern SALARY: R499 470 per annum, (OSD) CENTRE: Klipfontein Dam Area Office REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate (Mechanical/Electrical) Trade Test Certificate. Ten (10) years post qualification experience required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Computer Skills. Knowledge in Technical designs and analysis. Knowledge of Computer-Aided technical applications. Knowledge and skills in production processes. Knowledge in planning and organizing. Basic understanding of technologies such as GPS, Photogrammetry and remote sensing. Problem solving and analysis. Decision Making. Teamwork. Analytical Skills. Self-management. Customer service. Communication and interpersonal Skills. Planning, organizing and execution. Project Management. DUTIES: Manage Technical Services and Support in conjunction with Technicians and /or Artisans and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide input into existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and ensure quality assurance in line with specifications. Provide input into budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan. Update database. Manage Artisans and related personnel and assets. Control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related activities and services. 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 organizational needs and requirements. Manage subordinated key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. Continuous individual development to keep up with technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on technical/engineering-related matters. ENQUIRIES: Mr T. Mkhize Tel No: (033) 239 1900 NOTE: NB: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to practical exercise and integrity (Ethical conduct) assessment.