This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A-C (MECHANICAL)
Department of Transport
- Reference number
- DOT 183/2026
- Salary
- Grade A: R253 341 per annum, (dependent on experience), (OSD) Grade B: R297 249 per annum, (dependent on experience), (OSD) Grade C: R345 342 per annum, (dependent on experience), (OSD)
- Centre
- Empangeni Region: Mechanical (Empangeni)
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
Grade A: No experience required Grade B: At least 18 years’ experience Grade C: At least 34 years’ experience An appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Earth moving equipment mechanic/Construction plant mechanic/ Tractor Mechanic/Diesel mechanic; plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum code C1). Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Technical analysis knowledge. Technical Report writing knowledge. Knowledge of Computer Aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Knowledge of production process and skills. Knowledge of technical consulting. Problem solving and analysis skills. Decision making skills. Teamwork skills. Creativity skills. Self – management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness skills. Communication skills. Computer skills. Planning and organising skills. The ideal candidate must be analytical, reliable, accurate, open, transparent, innovative and have integrity.
Duties
Design: Produce designs according to client specifications and within limits of production capability. Production: Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specifications and recognised standards. Quality assurance of produced objects. Maintenance: Inspect equipment and plant for technical faults. Repair equipment and facilities according to standards. Test repaired equipment and plant against specifications. Service equipment and plant according to schedule. Quality assure serviced and maintained equipment and/or facilities. Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit reports. Provide inputs to the operational plan. Keep and maintain job record/register, and supervise and mentor staff. 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/Address: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs 172 Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACs) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online e-Recruitment system or submit a hardcopy application as directed. Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. FOR ATTENTION : Mr B Hornsby
Enquiries
Ms S Hlela (Empangeni)
Note
It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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