CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A: MECHANICAL

Department of Community Safety and Liaison

Reference number: FMTE 07/08/2026
Salary: R499 470 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Bloemfontein
Province: Free State
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent. A valid driver's license. An appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) in Diesel Mechanical. A minimum of ten (10) years' experience as an Artisan and/or Artisan Foreman in the relevant trade. Applicants must have experience in vehicles, heavy vehicle, construction plant, earthmoving equipment or related technical maintenance environments. Applicants should have at least two (2) years' experience in a supervisory role. Applicants are required to be able to perform duties in offices, workshops, districts and field/operational sites. A post-matric qualification will be an added advantage. Knowledge and Skills: Project management; technical design, diagnostics and analysis; vehicle, plant and equipment mechanical systems; computer-aided technical and diagnostic applications; relevant statutory compliance; technical report writing and consulting; maintenance and production processes; problem solving and decision making; quality assurance; financial and resource management; people management; change management; communication; computer skills; planning and organising.

Duties

Manage technical services and support across field, workshop, district and technical office activities within the mechanical discipline. Manage and coordinate maintenance, repairs, inspections, complex diagnostics, technical assessments and operational priorities. Ensure quality assurance and compliance with technical, safety, statutory and regulatory requirements. Manage Artisan Foremen, Artisans and related technical personnel, resources and assets. Provide input into technical procedures, operational plans and budgets, and compile technical and management reports. Monitor expenditure and promote the efficient utilisation of resources. Manage staff performance and development, provide senior technical advice and support, and manage conflict where required. Maintain and advance technical expertise and support continuous improvement and the introduction of appropriate technologies. Engage formally and regularly with relevant stakeholders. Manage and coordinate stakeholder meetings at technical and district levels.

Where to send your application

can also be emailed in the following address: fleetchiefartisan@freetrans.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. J Kwalepe at 060 843 5868

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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