ARTISAN CARPENTRY: GRADE A: MAINTENANCE

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: DPWI 47/07/2026
Salary: R253 341 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Port ST Johns Depot
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

Appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Carpentry). A valid driver’s license. General Knowledge: Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act. Project Coordination, Technical Design and Analysis Knowledge, Research and development. Technical Competencies: Technical design and analysis knowledge, technical report writing, technical consulting, computer aided technical applications, knowledge of legal compliance, production process knowledge and skills, teamwork, interpersonal skills, communication skills, problem solving and analysis, decision making, planning & organizing, computer skills, management, customer focus and responsiveness.

Duties

Design: Produce designs according to client specifications and within limits of production capability. Production: Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specification and recognized 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 specification. Quality assured serviced and maintained equipment. Perform administrative and related functions: Update register of maintained and repaired faults. Compile and submit reports. Keep and maintain job record. Provide input into operational plans. Supervise and mentor staff. Maintain expertise: continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitment- bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon- Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries

for Mthatha posts: Ms. V Potelwa Tel No: (047) 564 8011/ Mr. V. Sokhahleleka at 072 567 2584, e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za Mr. L. Magqaza at 069 007 4868/ Mr Z. Tana at 064 754 8464, e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

Note

East London Depot: (Preference will be given to Coloured Female) Port ST Johns Depot: (Preference will be given to African Female) Cofimvaba Depot: (Preference will be given to White Female)

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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