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  • Full Time
  • Bloemfontein, South Africa

Department of Water and Sanitation

The Department of Water and Sanitation is the custodian of South Africa’s water resources. It is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy governing this sector.

While striving to ensure that all South Africans gain access to clean water and dignified sanitation, the department also promotes effective and efficient water resource management.

Chief Artisan Grade A (Civil)

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: Trade Test Certificate
  • Experience: 10 years
  • Location: Mpumalanga (Jericho Dam)
  • Job Field: Building and Construction

Job Summary

  • Post: Chief Artisan Grade A (Civil)
  • Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
  • Directorate: Operations Central
  • Salary: R480 261 per annum (OSD)
  • Centre: Jericho Dam

Requirements

  • An appropriate trade test certificate in Carpentry or Plumbing.
  • Ten (10) years of post-qualification experience as an artisan or artisan foreman.
  • A valid driver’s licence.
  • Supervisory, planning, and analytical skills.
  • Project management and technical report writing skills.
  • Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and maintenance management systems.
  • Knowledge of PMDS and PFMA.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Computer literacy (Word and Excel).
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong technical analysis and problem-solving abilities.
  • Sound project planning, organizing, and execution capabilities.
  • Willingness to travel and work long hours, including under pressure.

Duties

  • Maintain and advance expertise in the maintenance of houses, offices, pump stations, and buildings.
  • Interpret civil drawings and set out works according to specifications.
  • Perform all finishing work on the interior and exterior of buildings.
  • Repair, construct, and install wooden and metal structures and fixtures for residential and commercial buildings.
  • Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and PFMA.
  • Manage technical services and contribute to the updating of technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technologies.
  • Ensure quality assurance in line with specifications.
  • Manage administrative and related functions, including providing input into the budgeting process and compiling reports as required.
  • Exercise financial management by monitoring and controlling expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
  • Manage and supervise artisans and related personnel to ensure effective people management.
  • Oversee leave management and performance monitoring of subordinates.
  • Manage the development, motivation, and utilization of human resources to ensure a competent workforce and the continued success of technical services.
  • Take corrective actions to address performance deviations and achieve departmental objectives.
  • Note: Candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test.

Application Closing Date: 14 November 2025, 4:30 PM

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Department of Water and Sanitation’s official recruitment portal.

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