Chief Artisan Grade A (Electrical) at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• An appropriate electrical trade test certificate. Ten (10) years of post-qualification experience are required as an artisan/artisan foreman. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence and experience in electrical installations. The candidate must be computer literate and fully proficient with Microsoft packages. 

Duties

• Manage technical service: provide guidance to subordinates and assist them. Electrical maintenance personnel responsible for maintenance of departmental infrastructure. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation regarding routine and preventive maintenance on electrical installations. Make recommendations regarding the required refurbishment of electrical installations to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Supervise electrical refurbishment performed by contractors. Ensure compliance with the OHS Act regarding testing of cranes and electrical equipment. Conduct internal health and safety audits. Investigate all accidents and report to management and the Department of Labour. Conduct site inspections and provide safety induction training for contractors. Ensure that required notices are filed with the Department of Labour by contractors when performing work on behalf of the Department of Water and Sanitation.
• Maintain and update quarterly health and safety reports. Assist with compilation and update the risk assessment for the directorate. Provide inputs for budget and funds required to ensure compliance with OHS Act requirements for installations. People Management: supervise and evaluate performance of subordinates and financial management. Manage administrative and related functions. Maintain and advance expertise.