Artisan Production Grade A at Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure

Key Performance Areas

• Perform services and repairs to roads related plant and equipment: -
• Repairs: Receive job card. Stabilize machine or vehicle. Run the engine until warm. Turn engine off. Drain oil into container. Re-install the drain plug. Remove filters (oil, fuel & air filter). Examine filter debris. Install new filters. Refill oil and check for leaks and level. Test drive.
• Service: Check the condition of working area for safety. Determine problem existing. State problem in writing. Visual inspection on machine/ vehicle (for further damage such as leaks boos bolts and cracks). Fix the problem and re-test. Analyse the failure. List all possible causes. Run test and record information. Eliminate and insolate.
• Provide mechanical expertise: Carry out services as per service category and complete standards. Doing visual and pre-checks inspection on plant before and after service/repairs is carried out as well as the compiling of inspection sheet. Making full report of the findings and completing of job cords after competing any repair or service.
• Perform per-inspection for additional defects before repairs: Dismantling. Lay-out. Check condition of warn out parts. Repair or replace where necessary and assemble.
• Clean the object/part and test it. Perform administrative and related functions: Provide inputs on the compilation of technical reports. Keep and maintain job records and other registers. Maintain and adhere to agreed development plan.

Prerequisites

• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate as Diesel Mechanic. Experience will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities

Person Profile

• KNOWLEDGE: Relevant Acts and regulations. Road maintenance Manual. Health and safety measures.
• TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Technical analysis. Computer aided technical applications, Legal compliance, Technical report writing, Technical consulting, Production, process knowledge and skills.
• GENERIC COMPETENCIES: Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Team work, Creativity, Self-Management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer skills, Planning and organising.