ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A: WELDER

Department of Correctional Services

Reference number: FSNC 2026/07/22
Salary: R253 341 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
Centre: Free State and Northern Cape Region: Colesburg Management Area
Province: Free State
Closing date: 11 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

Apply with a Z83

Every government post needs the official Z83 form. We will fill in the post, the department and the reference number for you so you cannot get them wrong.

Fill the Z83 for this post

Requirements

An appropriate Trade Test Certificate underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal). Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Technical analysis knowledge. Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Production, process knowledge and skills. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team work. Analytical skills. Creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Planning and organizing.

Duties

Train offenders in the applicable trade. Execute work as per requisition/orders received from clients. Apply quality control to manufactured products. Costing of product and supply quotes. Execute basic workshop administration. Perform maintenance services. Manage resources.

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 submit online at: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/

Enquiries

Free State and Northern Cape region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T / Ms. Ramncwana B (082) 306 9027.

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

This post is free to apply for. Nobody may charge you an application, registration or "background check" fee for a government job, and there is no register to join. If someone is asking for money, check them here first.