ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A: MECHANICAL

Department of Transport

Reference number: FMTE 14/08/2026
Salary: R253 341 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Thabo Mofutsanyane
Province: Free State
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum of Grade 10 or equivalent. A valid driver's license. An appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) in Diesel Mechanical. Experience in vehicle, 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: Technical analysis and fault finding; vehicle, plant and equipment maintenance; diesel, mechanical, basic electrical and hydraulic systems; maintenance and repair practices; technical and legal compliance; technical report writing; computer-aided technical applications; problem solving; decision making; teamwork; communication; computer skills; planning and organising.

Duties

Inspect, diagnose, service, maintain, repair and test vehicles, plant and equipment in accordance with prescribed standards and schedules. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and provide breakdown and field support where required. Ensure quality of completed work; maintain job cards, maintenance records and registers; compile relevant reports and provide inputs into operational planning. Ensure the safe use of tools and equipment and compliance with applicable technical and safety requirements. Supervise and mentor support personnel where required and maintain technical expertise through continuous development.

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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