About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a dedicated Artisan Production Grade A to join its team at the Sibasa Mechanical Workshop in the Vhembe District. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining and repairing essential road-related machinery and equipment, ensuring the safety and efficiency of public transport systems. By contributing to the upkeep of vital infrastructure, you will be making a significant impact on the community and supporting public service initiatives across South Africa.
As an Artisan, you will be responsible for performing services and repairs on various machines and vehicles, including conducting thorough inspections and troubleshooting mechanical issues. Your expertise will help maintain the operational standards necessary for the effective functioning of transport systems in the area, ultimately improving the lives of residents who rely on these services daily.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is committed to providing effective and efficient infrastructure services that contribute to national development. It plays a vital role in developing, maintaining, and managing state infrastructure, which directly supports the socio-economic growth of communities. Working in this department means being part of a mission that prioritises public welfare and sustainable development, creating a lasting legacy for future generations.
What You’ll Do
- Perform routine services and repairs on road-related machinery and vehicles.
- Conduct safety checks and visual inspections to identify potential issues.
- Analyse mechanical failures and provide solutions for repairs.
- Maintain accurate job records and compile technical reports.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations during maintenance tasks.
- Collaborate with team members to enhance efficiency in service delivery.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate Trade Test Certificate as a Diesel Mechanic.
- A valid driver’s license (applicants with disabilities are exempt).
- Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations concerning road maintenance.
- Technical skills in mechanical analysis and report writing.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, creativity, and effective communication skills.
- Experience in a similar role will be an added advantage.
Requirements
Appropriate Trade Test Certificate as Diesel Mechanic.Experience will be an added advantage.
Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with 177 disabilities.
Knowledge: Relevant Acts and regulations.
Road maintenance Manual.
Health and safety measures.
Technical Competencies: Technical analysis.
Computer aided technical applications, Legal compliance, Technical report writing, Technical consulting, Production, process knowledge and skills.
Generic Competencies: Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Team work, Creativity, Self-Management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer skills, Planning and organising.
Job Duties
Perform services and repairs to roads related plant and equipment: Repairs: Receive job card.Stabilize machine or vehicle.
Run the engine until warm.
Turn engine off.
Drain oil into container.
Re-install the drain plug.
Remove filters (oil, fuel & air filter).
Examine filter debris.
Install new filters.
Refill oil and check for leaks and level.
Test drive.
Service: Check the condition of working area for safety.
Determine problem existing.
State problem in writing.
Visual inspection on machine/ vehicle (for further damage such as leaks boos bolts and cracks).
Fix the problem and re-test.
Analyse the failure.
List all possible causes.
Run test and record information.
Eliminate and insolate.
Provide mechanical expertise: Carry out services as per service category and complete standards.
Doing visual and pre-checks inspection on plant before and after service/repairs is carried out as well as the compiling of inspection sheet.
Making full report of the findings and completing of job cords after competing any repair or service.
Perform per-inspection for additional defects before repairs: Dismantling.
Lay-out.
Check condition of warn out parts.
Repair or replace where necessary and assemble.
Clean the object/part and test it.
Perform administrative and related functions: Provide inputs on the compilation of technical reports.
Keep and maintain job records and other registers.
Maintain and adhere to agreed development plan.
