CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A: ELECTRICAL

Department of Higher Education and Training

Branch: Skills Development Chief Directorate: Indlela

Reference number: DHET 27/09/2026
Salary: R499 470 per annum, (OSD Salary Scale)
Centre: Olifantsfontein
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

A relevant National Technical Certificate N3 or equivalent qualification in the trade area. A Trade Test Certificate in relevant trade. An Assessor certificate. A valid driver’s license. Three years’ trade related experience after qualifying as an artisan. Three (3) to five (5) years’ artisan training or assessment experience. Knowledge: Skills Development Act of 1998. Must be able to conduct and moderate Trade Test in the electrical and related trades. Must be able to conduct processes relating to ARPL in the trade. Must be able to interpret and implement the ARPL Toolkit. Must be able to interpret and adhere to Regulations governing Trade Testing. Must be able to interpret and implement the Occupational Health and Safety Act in all workshops. Skills: Good planning and organizing skills. Good report writing skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Must be Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Power Point). Supervisory and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage resources that includes human, assessment equipment and material. Effective record keeping.

Duties

Conduct and moderate trade testing in Electrical trade as well as implement and maintain ARPL, Conduct and moderate trade testing in Electrical trade as well as implement and maintain ARPL, Conduct moderation of Trade Testing internally and externally, Maintain and ensure safekeeping of assessments records, Supervise Trade Assistants, Procure assessment equipment and material, and Assess performance of staff in the unit.N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

Where to send your application

DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.

Enquiries

Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389

Note

Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”.

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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