About the Role
The Department of Education is currently seeking a skilled Artisan Production Grade A to join their team in the Vhembe district. This role is crucial as it directly contributes to the quality of educational facilities and equipment, ensuring that they meet the required standards for both students and staff. By producing and maintaining essential tools and resources, you will be playing a vital role in enhancing the learning environment in South Africa. Your expertise will not only add value to the department but also positively impact the community you serve.
In this position, you will work closely with various teams to design and produce items according to client specifications, ensuring that everything is produced within the limits of production capabilities. This job is not just about technical skills; it is about shaping the future of education and contributing to a system that supports the development of young minds. Your efforts will help ensure that the educational facilities are equipped with the necessary tools, thus fostering a better learning atmosphere in the Vhembe district.
About the Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to providing quality education and training to all South Africans. Its mission is to ensure equitable access to learning and promote lifelong learning opportunities for everyone. Working here means you will be part of a significant movement that aims to uplift communities through education, making a lasting impact on the lives of learners and educators alike.
What You’ll Do
- Design and produce items according to client specifications and production capabilities
- Ensure quality assurance of produced objects to meet recognized standards
- Inspect and maintain equipment and facilities, identifying and repairing technical faults
- Compile and submit technical reports, keeping accurate job records and registers
- Supervise and mentor staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
- Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated with new technologies and procedures
What You’ll Need
- Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Steel & Shuttering
- Valid driver’s license (applicants with disabilities are exempt)
- Experience in a similar role is advantageous
- Strong technical analysis and computer-aided application skills
- Ability to write technical reports and ensure compliance with legal standards
- Excellent decision-making, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and planning abilities
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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Requirements
Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Steel & shuttering.Experience will be an added advantage.
Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
Technical Competencies: Technical analysis knowledge.
Computer-aided technical applications.
Knowledge of legal compliance.
Technical report writing.
Production, process knowledge and skills.
Generic Competencies: Decision making, teamwork, analytical skills, creativity, self- management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer skills, planning and organizing, problem solving and analysis.
Job Duties
Design: Produce designs according to client specification and within limits of production capability.Production: Produce objects with material and equipment’s according to job specification 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 assure serviced and maintained equipment and or facilities.
Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit reports, Provide inputs on the compilation of technical reports, Keep and maintain job record and other registers, Maintain and adhere to agreed development plan, Supervise and mentor staff.
Maintain expertise: Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
