ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A: MECHANICAL

Department of Community Safety and Liaison

Reference number: FMTE 11/08/2026
Salary: R397 329 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Bloemfontein
Province: Free State
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent. A valid driver's license. An appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) in Diesel Mechanical. A minimum of five (5) years' experience as an Artisan. Experience in vehicles, heavy vehicle, construction plant, earthmoving equipment or related mechanical maintenance environments will be an added advantage. Applicants are required to be able to perform duties at workshops, districts and field/operational sites. A post-matric qualification will be an added advantage. Knowledge and Skills: Team leadership; technical analysis and fault diagnosis; vehicle, plant and equipment maintenance; diesel, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems; maintenance operations; computer-aided technical applications; relevant statutory compliance; technical report writing; problem solving and decision making; quality assurance; planning and organising; communication; computer skills; resource management and conflict management.

Duties

Perform and/or supervise maintenance, repair, inspection, fault diagnosis and testing of vehicles, plant and equipment across workshop, district and field operations. Plan, allocate and schedule work and provide technical guidance to Artisans and other technical personnel. Ensure quality assurance and compliance with technical and safety standards. Monitor maintenance activities, work-in-progress and technical records. Plan and control required resources, equipment and materials; obtain quotations and initiate requirements where applicable. Compile reports and provide inputs into operational planning. Supervise, mentor and develop staff, and maintain and advance technical expertise. Participate in technical meetings.

Where to send your application

can also be emailed in the following address: fleetchiefartisan@freetrans.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. J Kwalepe at 060 843 5868

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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