About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking skilled individuals to fill five Artisan Foreman Grade A positions across various locations in the Vhembe and Sekhukhune districts, including Malamulele, Mutale, Nebo, Phalaborwa, and Giyani. These roles are crucial in ensuring that public facilities are maintained to the highest standards, directly contributing to the well-being and safety of the community. As an Artisan Foreman, you will play an essential part in overseeing building maintenance projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring that all work meets safety and quality regulations.
This position not only offers a chance to work within the vibrant communities of Limpopo but also enables you to make a tangible impact on public service. By ensuring that infrastructure is maintained and improved, you help provide safe and functional spaces for the community, enhancing the quality of life for residents. Your expertise will guide teams in plumbing, bricklaying, and carpentry, ensuring that public facilities remain operational and efficient.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is dedicated to delivering infrastructure solutions that support sustainable development and enhance public service delivery. Its mission is to promote effective and efficient use of public resources while ensuring accountability and transparency in all operations. Working in this department means being part of a team that is committed to excellence and innovation in the public sector, making a difference in the lives of South Africans.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise and design maintenance projects according to client specifications.
- Produce high-quality objects using appropriate materials and equipment.
- Conduct inspections of equipment and facilities to identify technical faults.
- Repair and maintain equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Manage administrative functions, including updating maintenance registers and compiling reports.
- Mentor and supervise a team of artisans, planning and scheduling work effectively.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations throughout all projects.
- Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated on new technologies.
What You’ll Need
- Appropriate Trade Test Certificate recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of five years of post-qualification experience as an Artisan.
- Valid driver’s license (note: this may be waived for individuals with disabilities).
- Strong technical competencies, including team leadership and technical analysis.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Proven problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in computer-aided technical applications and technical report writing.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Appropriate Trade Test Certificate as recognised by SAQA.Five years of post- qualification experience as an Artisan.
Valid driver’s license with the exception of people with disabilities.
Technical Competencies: Team leadership.
Technical analysis.
Computer aided technical applications.
Legal compliance.
Technical report writing.
Production, process knowledge and skills.
Generic Competencies: Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making.
Teamwork.
Creativity.
Self-Management.
Customer focus and responsiveness.
Communication.
Computer skills.
Planning and organising.
Conflict management.
Job Duties
Design: Supervise and produce designs according to client specifications and within limits of production capability.Production: Produce objects with material and equipment’s according to job specifications and recognised standards.
Quality assurance of produced objects.
Maintenance: 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.
Quality assures serviced and maintained equipment and/or facilities.
Perform administrative and related functions: Update register of maintained and repaired faults.
Obtain quotations and purchase (order) required equipment and materials.
Compile and submit reports as required.
Provide inputs to the operational plan.
Ensure adherence to safety standards, requirements and regulations.
Human and capital resource management: Supervise and mentor staff.
Planning of resources.
Scheduling work.
Maintain expertise: Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
255 Research/literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve expertise.
