ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A, (X1 POST)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Component: Mechanical Workshop

Salary: R253 341 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Vhembe District – Sibasa Mechanical Workshop
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 25 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Appropriate Trade Test Certificate as Diesel Mechanic. Experience will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Knowledge: Relevant Acts and regulations. Road maintenance Manual. Health and safety measures. Technical Competencies: Technical analysis. Computer aided technical applications, Legal compliance, Technical report writing, Technical consulting, Production, process knowledge and skills. Generic Competencies: Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Team work, Creativity, Self-Management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer skills, Planning and organising.

Duties

Perform services and repairs to roads related plant and equipment: Repairs: Receive job card. Stabilize machine or vehicle. Run the engine until warm. Turn engine off. Drain oil into container. Re-install the drain plug. Remove filters (oil, fuel & air filter). Examine filter debris. Install new filters. Refill oil and check for leaks and level. Test drive. Service: Check the condition of working area for safety. Determine problem existing. State problem in writing. Visual inspection on machine/ vehicle (for further damage such as leaks boos bolts and cracks). Fix the problem and re-test. Analyse the failure. List all possible causes. Run test and record information. Eliminate and insolate. Provide mechanical expertise: Carry out services as per service category and complete standards. Doing visual and pre-checks inspection on plant before and after service/repairs is carried out as well as the compiling of inspection sheet. Making full report of the findings and completing of job cords after competing any repair or service. Perform per-inspection for additional defects before repairs: Dismantling. Lay-out. Check condition of warn out parts. Repair or replace where necessary and assemble. Clean the object/part and test it. Perform administrative and related functions: Provide inputs on the compilation of technical reports. Keep and maintain job records and other registers. Maintain and adhere to agreed development plan.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or 231 hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Enquiries

Mr MF Mavhungu, Ms M Muthabi & Mr TI Tshipuke Tel No: (015) 963 3790

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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