This vacancy has closed. It closed on 13 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A & B

Department of Correctional Services

Salary: R397 329 – R593 934 per annum (Grade and salary notch will be determined in accordance with the OSD appointment requirements and years of experience)
Centre: Free State and Northern Cape Region: Mangaung
Province: Free State
Closing date: 13 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

An appropriate Trade Test Certificate underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal). Five (5) years post qualification experience as an Artisan. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Team leadership. Technical analysis knowledge. Computer-aided applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Production, process knowledge and skills. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making, teamwork and analytical skills. Creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness. Communication, planning and organizing skills. Conflict Management.

Duties

Responsibilities: Training and development of offenders. Management of administration task. Control over workplaces and tools. Inventory control and logistical administration as well as efficient management of resources and work orders and compliance with administration. Design, production, maintenance, performance administrative and related function. Maintain and advance expertise. Management of human and financial resources and assets. Management of performance information.

Where to send your application

Send your complete application to: Free State And Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 OR you can submit your application online at: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Contact persons: Ms Mokuni NJ/ Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms. Ramncwana B/ Ms Radebe T (0823069027). Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS before the closing date

Enquiries

Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B (0823069027).

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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