Chief Artisan Grade a (CIVIL)

Overview

Chief Artisan Grade A (Civil) to manage technical services and oversee construction and maintenance work.

Requirements

• An appropriate Civil Trade Test Certificate.
• Ten (10) years post-qualification experience as an artisan or artisan foreman.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook) and fully proficient with Microsoft packages.
• Knowledge and experience regarding compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in the workplace are essential.
• Knowledge of risk management/assessment, self-management, and good problem-solving abilities.
• Proven experience in staff supervision.

Duties

• Manage technical services, e.g., plumbers, carpenters, bricklayers, and other related civil trades and construction workers.
• Perform quality assurance during the performance and after completing the task to ensure that prescribed standards are adhered to.
• Construction and maintenance of civil structures on the scheme.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Financial management: undertake budget process and control thereof for civil section.
• Planning and organizing work according to the budget implementation.
• Conducting of estimated costs/monitoring of expenditure.
• People management: evaluate and identify staff training needs and assist with training facilitation processes.
• Manage and evaluate staff performance on an ongoing basis.
• Manage administrative and related functions.
• Maintain and advance expertise.

How to apply

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. CM Mokone Tel No: (016) 880 0905 / (066) 124 2781, Vaal Dam Mr. HG Mbele Tel No: (016) 294 9300, Potchefstroom

Notes

Candidates must complete a practical and theoretical test. Please be advised that the office will transition to a SANWRIA agency. Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. MANAGEMENT ECHELON