About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is looking for a dedicated Artisan Production Grade A to join their team at the Sibasa Mechanical Workshop in Vhembe District, Limpopo. In this vital role, you will be responsible for performing essential services and repairs to the machinery and vehicles that support road maintenance operations. This position plays a crucial part in ensuring the safety and functionality of our transport infrastructure, directly impacting the community’s well-being and accessibility.
Your work as an Artisan will not only involve hands-on mechanical repairs but also contribute to the overall mission of enhancing public service in South Africa. By maintaining and servicing equipment, you will help ensure that roads are safe and well-maintained, facilitating smoother travel for all residents and visitors in the area. Your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring that the machinery is operating at peak performance, which in turn supports the community’s infrastructure needs.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is dedicated to providing high-quality, sustainable public infrastructure that enhances the lives of all South Africans. This department is focused on the development and maintenance of public works, ensuring that facilities and services meet the evolving needs of the community. Working here means being part of a team that is committed to creating a better future through effective public service.
What You’ll Do
- Perform mechanical services and repairs on road-related plant and equipment.
- Receive job cards and stabilize machines or vehicles for maintenance.
- Carry out oil changes, filter replacements, and other routine inspections.
- Conduct visual inspections to identify potential issues and document findings.
- Reassemble machinery after repairs, ensuring all components are functioning correctly.
- Provide inputs for technical reports and maintain detailed job records.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure safety and compliance with relevant regulations.
What You’ll Need
- Appropriate Trade Test Certificate as a Diesel Mechanic.
- A valid driver’s license (excluding applicants with disabilities).
- Knowledge of relevant acts, regulations, and road maintenance manuals.
- Experience in mechanical services will be an added advantage.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
- Competence in technical report writing and computer applications.
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 Diesel Mechanic.Experience will be an added advantage.
Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with 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.
260 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.
