Chief Artisan: Electrical at Gauteng Department Of Infrastructure Development

• Package : R499 470.00- R 800 718.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: 076 521 4118

Requirements :

• An appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Minimum of 10 years’ post qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. A valid driver’s license.
• COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of the Public Service Legislation, Policies and Regulations, OHS Act, Knowledge of the Departmental policies, strategies and procedures. Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Production process knowledge and skills.
• SKILLS- Project management, technical report writing, technical consulting, Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Creativity, Communication, Computer, Planning and organizing. Technical design and analysis knowledge.
• ATTRIBUTE- Teamwork, Change management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness.

Duties :

• Manage outside service providers for cleaning, gardening and waste management. Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Technicians/Artisans and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities.
• Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide inputs into existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate Provide inputs into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan. Update databases. Manage artisans and related personnel and assets.
• Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of technical services according to organisational needs and requirements. Manage subordinates key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
• Control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related activities and services. Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on technical/engineering-related matters.