Chief Artisan Grade a (ELECTRICAL)

Overview

Chief Artisan Grade A (Electrical) position managing electrical maintenance and infrastructure at Water and Sanitation facilities.

Requirements

• An appropriate electrical trade test certificate.
• Ten (10) years of post- qualification experience required as an artisan/artisan foreman.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license Experience in Electrical installations. must be computer literate and fully proficient with Microsoft packages.
• Safety instructions for high-voltage equipment, experience switching high-voltage equipment, knowledge of risk management/assessment, self-management, and good problem-solving abilities.

Duties

• Manage technical service: provide guidance to subordinates and assist.
• 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 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 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, financial management.
• 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. MM Ndimande Tel No: (036) 880 8312 Tugela Vaal (O&M Jagersrust)

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