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POST 10/68 : CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A: ASSET MAINTENANCE


Key details

Salary
R480 261 β€’ per annum
Centre
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Kimberley
Closing date
10 Apr 2026
Apply email
ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

Job Highlight

Overview
Lead and manage technical services and support, ensuring safety and quality in maintenance operations while overseeing resources and reporting.

Requirements

An appropriate Trade Test Certificate.

Ten years post qualification experience required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman.

Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and Attributes: Project management.

Technical design and analysis knowledge.

Computer-aided technical applications.

Knowledge of legal compliance.

Technical report writing.

Technical consulting.

Production, process knowledge and skills.

Problem solving and analysis.

Decision making, team work, creativity, change management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness.

Communication, planning and organising skills.


Duties

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 new technology.

Ensure quality assurance in line with specifications.

Manage administrative and related functions.

Provide inputs into the budgeting process.

Compile and submit reports as required.

Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan.

Update databases.

Manage human resources, finances and assets.

Manage performance information.


How to apply

Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

Send your complete application to: Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape.
Recruitment Section
P/Bag X9013
East London OR hand deliver at: Moore Street
Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney
East London
Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.
Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape
P/Bag X20530
Bloemfontein
9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street
Agrimed Building
9300 OR you can email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms Mkuni NJ /Ms Molutsoane N/Ms Radebe T/ Ms.
Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
Gauteng Region: The Regional Commissioner Gauteng
P/Bag X393
Pretoria
0001 OR hand deliver at: 1077 Forum East Building
Arcadia Street
Hatfield OR you can email your application to GPHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Masango SS (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP (012) 420 0173/(012) 420 0179.
Kwazulu-Natal Region: The Regional Commissioner: KwaZulu Natal
P/Bag X9126
Pietermaritzburg
3201 OR hand deliver at: Correctional Services
Eugene Marais Road
Napierville
3201 OR you can email your application to KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Singh M (033) 355 7380/Ms Zuma NI Tel No: (033) 355 7367.
Limpopo
Mpumalanga and North West Region: The Regional Commissioner Limpopo
Mpumalanga & North West
P/Bag X142
0001 OR hand deliver at: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul Kruger Street
196 Masada Building
09th Floor
0001 OR you can email your application to LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Buthelezi Z Tel No: (012) 306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (012) 306 2034.
Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape
P/Bag X14
Goodwood
7459 OR hand deliver at: Peninsula Drive
Monte Vista
7460 OR you can email your application to WCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/Ms A Reddy Tel No: (021) 559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518.

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Appointment under the Public Service Act.

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