About the Role
The Department of Transport and Public Works is excited to announce the opening for the Artisan Production Grade A – C (Diesel Mechanical) position, based in Worcester, Western Cape. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the maintenance and operational efficiency of vital infrastructure, including construction and water control equipment. Your expertise will directly contribute to the community’s wellbeing by keeping essential services running smoothly, which is especially important in remote areas where these services are crucial for daily living.
As an Artisan in this dynamic environment, you will be responsible for a variety of mechanical maintenance tasks. Your contributions will not only support the ongoing operations of water distribution networks but also help safeguard the safety and functionality of equipment used in our communities. This role is a fantastic opportunity for skilled individuals looking to make a meaningful impact through public service.
About the Department
The Department of Transport and Public Works is committed to delivering safe and sustainable transport and infrastructure services across South Africa. With a focus on enhancing mobility and improving the quality of life for citizens, this department plays a critical role in the development and maintenance of public infrastructure. Working here means being part of a team that is dedicated to creating efficient systems that support economic growth and community development.
What You’ll Do
- Perform maintenance and repairs on diesel mechanical equipment, including pumps, pipes, and cranes.
- Conduct routine inspections to identify operational and safety defects.
- Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules and repairs in compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of trips, fuel consumption, and service logs for vehicles and machinery.
- Assist maintenance teams with day-to-day tasks and construction work as needed.
- Manage and mentor junior staff, providing ongoing performance evaluations.
- Travel to remote areas, sometimes overnight, to ensure service continuity.
- Participate in standby and overtime work, including weekends and public holidays, when required.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate Diesel Mechanical Trade Test Certificate.
- A valid unexpired code EB driver’s license.
- Willingness to perform production work, standby, and overtime.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong technical communication skills in English, including report-writing abilities.
- Knowledge of computer-aided technical applications.
- Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings is advantageous.
- Understanding of compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in both workshop and onsite environments.
How to Apply
Please follow the application instructions below to submit your application.
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Requirements
An Appropriate Diesel Mechanical Trade Test Certificate.The disclosure of a valid unexpired code EB driver’s license.
Willing to perform production work, standby and overtime when required.
The applicant must be able to work with limited supervision.
Strong technical communication skills in English, coupled with sound technical report-writing abilities.
Knowledge in computer aided technical applications.
The ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings will be an advantage.
Knowledge and experience regarding compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act in workshop and –site environment is essential.
Job Duties
Render maintenance for mechanical oriented functions such as service, repair, install and maintain construction equipment, water control equipment and related infrastructure as typically found on dams and water distribution networks (pumps, pipes, valves, sluices, auxiliary drives, cranes, water vessels).Routine inspections of visible, operational and safety defects, planning repairs and reporting of defects to Supervisor.
Ensure services are carried out timeously and coordinate maintenance and repairs through existing contracts.
Function in strict accordance with applicable legislative and safety requirements.
Record daily trips, fuel consumption and logbooks for both vehicles and machinery as well as service logbooks of installed equipment.
Ensure that equipment and immediate work areas are kept clean and well- maintained and good housekeeping is practiced when on site.
Assist the various maintenance teams as needed with day-to-day maintenance, repairs and construction work.
Manage, mentor, and evaluate staff performance on an ongoing basis.
Work requires traveling to remote areas and to overnight away from home on a regular basis.
Standby and occasional overtime work, including weekends and public holidays, will be expected from time to time.
