This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A (CIVIL)
Department of Water and Sanitation
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
- Reference number
- 170726/08
- Salary
- R499 470 per annum, (OSD)
- Centre
- Potchefstroom
- Province
- Free State
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate Civil Trade Test Certificate. Ten (10) years post-qualification experience as an artisan or artisan foreman. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook) and fully proficient with Microsoft packages. Knowledge and experience regarding compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in the workplace are essential. Knowledge of risk management/assessment, self-management, and good problem-solving abilities. Proven experience in staff supervision.
Duties
Manage technical services, e.g., plumbers, carpenters, bricklayers, and other related civil trades and construction workers. Perform quality assurance during the performance and after completing the task to ensure that prescribed standards are adhered to. Construction and maintenance of civil structures on the scheme. Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Financial management: undertake budget process and control thereof for civil section. Planning and organizing work according to the budget implementation. Conducting of estimated costs/monitoring of expenditure. People management: evaluate and identify staff training needs and assist with training facilitation processes. Manage and evaluate staff performance on an ongoing basis. Manage administrative and related functions. Maintain and advance expertise.
Where to send your application
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Enquiries
Mr. CM Mokone Tel No: (016) 880 0905 / (066) 124 2781, Vaal Dam Mr. HG Mbele Tel No: (016) 294 9300, Potchefstroom
Note
Candidates must complete a practical and theoretical test. Please be advised that the office will transition to a SANWRIA agency.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 26 October 2026.
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