Chief Artisan Grade A at Department of Water and Sanitation

 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 and Expectations

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 and unexpired 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