This vacancy has closed. It closed on 13 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A

Department of Correctional Services

Reference number: FSNC 2026/07/01
Salary: R499 470 per annum
Centre: Free State and Northern Cape Region: Mangaung
Province: Free State
Closing date: 13 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

An appropriate trade test certificate underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal). Ten years post qualification experience required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Project management. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Technical consulting. Production, process knowledge and skills. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making, teamwork, creativity, change management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness. Communication, planning and organising skills.

Duties

Responsibilities: Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Technicians/Artisans and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide inputs into existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality assurance in line with specifications. Manage administrative and related functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan. Update databases. Management of human resource, finance and assets. Management of performance information.

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 you can submit your application online at: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Contact persons: Ms Mokuni NJ/ Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms. Ramncwana B/ Ms Radebe T (0823069027). Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS before the closing date

Enquiries

Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B (0823069027).

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 26 October 2026.