Department of Roads and Public Works: Chief Artisan x 8 Positions

CHIEF ARTISAN – GRADE A X8 POSTS REF NO: DRPW 103/2015
Component: Building, Roads Mechanical
SALARY : R277 317 per annum (OSD)
CENTRE : (X2 Posts Mt Frere, Maluti), (X1 Post Mt Ayliff/ Mechanical), (X3 Posts,
Electrical X1 post, Constructions X2 posts – Chris Hani Regional Offices), X1
post Plant Fleet Maintenance – Sarah Baartman (Port Elizabeth), X1 post –
Plant and Workshop In – House Construction Grahamstown)

REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate, Ten years post qualification experience as
an Artisan/ Artisan Foreman, Valid Driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL: Production process knowledge and skills, Teams work, Creative and
self -management, Customer focus and responsive, communication skills,
Planning and organizing, conflict management and knowledge of OHS Act.

DUTIES : Manage technical services:- 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 input into existing technical manual,
standards drawing and procedure to assurance new technology and, Ensure
quality assurance in line with specification Manage administrative and related
function:- Provide input into the budget process, Compile and submit reports
as required, Provide and consolidate input to the technical operational Plan,
Update database and Manage artisans and related personnel and assets.
Financial Management:- 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. People Management:-
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 organizational needs and requirements and
Manage subordinates key performance arrears by setting and monitoring
performance standards and taking action to correct deviations to achieve
department objectives. Maintain and advance expertise:- Continuous
individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures,
Research / literature studies on technical / engineering technology to improve
expertise and Liaise with relevant bodies / council on technical/ engineering
related matters.

APPLICATIONS : Applications for Head Office (Bhisho) should be forwarded for the attention:
Director: Human Resource Practice and Administration, Department of Roads
and Public Works, Private Bag X0022, Bhisho, 5605. Alternatively,
application can be hand delivered at the following address: Room 2.09, 2nd
Floor, Qhasana Building, Corner of Siwani Avenue, Independence Avenue,
Bhisho, 5605. Enquiries: Mr. M.D Kwaza Tel: 040 602 4274 or Ms. N. Mtoba:
040 602 4268/ 4273 /4272 /4270/4271/4272.
Applications of posts for In-House Construction, Grahamstown and Graaff-
Reinet should be forwarded for the attention of Director: In-House
Construction; Department of Roads and Public Works; Private Bag X 1605;
Grahamstown – 6139 Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered at the
following address: Department of Roads and Public Works Offices: 1 Reynold
Street, Indusrial Area, Grahamstown Enquiries: Ms C. Riddin/Ms N. Matya/
Mr M.D. Manjati @ (046) 602 8134
Applications for post in Joe Gqabi Regional Office (Sterkspruit) should be
forwarded for the attention: Acting Regional Director: Joe Gqabi Regional
Office, Department of Roads and Public Works, Private Bag X 5002,
Sterkspruit, 9752 Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered at the
following address: Department of Roads and Public Works Offices, Benson
College Building, Sterkspruit, 9752 Enquiries Mr. S. Dumalisile / Mr. M.
Tshwaku: (051) – 611 9800
Applications of post in Amathole should be forwarded for the attention of the
Regional Director: Amathole Regional Office, Department of Roads and
Public Works, Private Bag X 13004, Cambridge, East London, 5201
Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered at the following address:
Department of Roads and Public Works Offices, Cnr. Scholl & Amalinda Main
Road, Summerpride, East London, Next to the SPCA (Ezinjeni) Enquiries: Ms
T Xhati/ Ms T Vooi 043 711 5742
Applications for Chris Hani Regional Office (Queenstown) should be
forwarded for the attention: Regional Director: Chris Hani; Department of
Roads and Public Works; Privat6te Bag X 7114; Queenstown; 5320.
Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered at the following address:
Department of Roads and Public Works, 1 Creamery Road, Kingspark,
Queenspark. Enquiries: Ms V Dyantyi @ 045 807 6713/ Mr. Z. Tana @ 045
807 6707
Applications for posts in Cacadu Regional Office (Port Elizabeth) should be
forwarded for the attention: Regional Director: Cacadu Regional Office;
Department of Roads and Public Works; Private Bag X 0004; Port Elizabeth –
6000 Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered at the following
address: Department of Roads and Public Works Offices 55 Corner Albany
and Westbourne Road, Central, Port Elizabeth Enquiries: Ms. A Meyer/ Ms C
Bermoskie @ (041) 390 9032/9026
CLOSING DATE : 05 June 2015.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public
Service Department and should be accompanied by original certified copies
of qualifications, Identification Document, A valid driver’s license where
required and recent updated comprehensive CV. The first page of the Z83
form must be appropriately filled or else applications will not be considered.
NB: No faxed, e-mailed or late applications will be considered. Failure to
submit the required documentation will lead to the disqualification of
candidates. Communication including correspondence will only be entered
into with shortlisted candidates. Recommended candidates will undergo
comprehensive reference checks which include qualification verification and
Personnel Suitability Checks. All SMS appointments are subject to a
competency assessment. NB: People with foreign qualifications must attach a
SAQA Verification letter. The Department of Roads and Public Works
reserves the right not to make an appointment.