ARTISAN FOREMAN: GRADE A

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: DPWI 33/07/2026
Salary: R397 321 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Mount Fletcher Depot
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

Trade Test Certificate in any Built environment with five (5) years’ post qualification experience required as an Artisan. 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, 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: Supervise and produce designs according to client specifications and within limits of production capability. Production: Conduct quality assurance of produced objects, produce projects with material and equipment according to job specification and recognized standards. 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 service and maintained equipment. Perform administrative and related functions: Update register of maintained and repaired faults. Compile and submit reports, Ensure adherence to safety standards, requirements and regulations. Human and capital resource management: Supervise and mentor staff. Planning of resources. Scheduling of works. Maintain and advance expertise: continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/Literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve expertise.

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

Mr. L. Magqaza at 069 007 4868/ Mr Z. Tana at 064 754 8464, e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za Mr. M. Mavotsho at 083 753 9381/Mr. M. Tshwaku at 083 753 9381, e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za for Mount Ayliff posts: Ms O. Mailula at 060 979 3691 / Ms N. Gcabi at 060 979 3691, e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

Note

Fort Beaufort Depot: (Preference will be given to African Male) Maluti Depot: (Preference will be given to Youth Coloured Female with Disability and Youth Indian Female) Straundale Depot: (Preference will be given to White Male) Steynburg Depot: (Preference will be given to African Female) Mount Fletcher Depot: (Preference will be given to African 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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