CHIEF ARTISAN: GRADE A

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: DPWI 22/07/2026
Salary: R499 470 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Port ST Johns Depot
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

Appropriate Trade Test Certificate within the built environment with ten (10) years post qualification experience required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. A valid driver’s licence. General Knowledge: Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act. Project Coordination, Technical Design and Analysis Knowledge, Research and development. Technical Competencies: Technical design and analysis knowledge, technical report writing, technical consulting, computer aided technical applications, legal compliance, production process knowledge and skills, teamwork, interpersonal skills, communication skills. problem solving and analysis, decision making, Planning & Organizing, computer skills, management, customer focus and responsiveness.

Duties

Manage technical services. Lead and guide the rendering of technical services in field and workshops. Facilitate and monitor promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide quality assurance services in line with specifications. Manage maintenance of technical services. Manage servicing of all makes of technical equipment and facilities. Maintain the technical infrastructure. Manage and monitor undertaking daily preventative and maintenance work. Manage administrative and related functions. Provide input into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan. Manage updating of database. Manage human and physical resources. Coach and mentor subordinates. Compile job profiles. Develop work plans. Conduct performance reviews. Identify training needs. Financial Management Control and monitor expenditure trends. People Management. Maintain and advance expertise.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitment- bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon- Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries

Mr. L. Magqaza at 069 007 4868/ Mr Z. Tana at 064 754 8464, e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za for Mthatha posts: Ms. V Potelwa / Mr. V. Sokhahleleka at 072 567 2584, e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

Note

Port ST Johns Depot: (Preference will be given to African Female) Peddie Depot: (Preference will be given to African Male)

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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