Chief Artisan: Building

Chief Directorate: Maintenance Department: Department Of Co-Operative Governance And Traditional Affairs Intention To Promote Equity Through The Filling Of All Num (Gauteng) Centre: Springs District Maintenance Hub: Building Services Salary: R499 470 per annum, (plus benefits) Reference: REFS/056845 DUTIES Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Technicians/Artisans and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide inputs into existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality assurance in line with specifications. Provide inputs into the budgeting process. 266 Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan. Update databases. Manage artisans and related personnel and assets. Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of technical services according to organisational needs and requirements. Manage subordinates key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. Control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related activities and services. Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on technical/engineering-related matters. ENQUIRIES Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118 NOTE Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents (effective from 01 January 2021). All fields in Part A to D of the Z83 form must be completed, and Part E to G noting that there is limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer” to CV or see attached, this is acceptable as long as the CV is attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. The question related to the conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed. The fully completed and signed new Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only (only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications). Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements, as well as late applications, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Suitable candidates will undergo a personnel suitability check (Vetting, criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification, and employment verification). The Department of Community Safety reserves the right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes. Candidate will be placed according to corridor coordination and the Department’s needs. The Department will not accept posted, emailed or hand delivered applications. We encourage youth, people with disability, coloured, Indian and white to apply and a confirmation of disabilities from a registered medical practitioner must be attached to the application. Please Note: Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

An Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. A minimum of 10 years post qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman (Proof of recognised experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants). A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of the National Building Regulation and Building Standards Act No 103 of 1977, Regulations and Municipal Regulations, Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007 and Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations. Skills- Planning and organizing, verbal and written communication and computer literacy skills. Attributes- Teamwork, Change management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness.