Chief Artisan Grade a (MECHANICAL)

Overview

Chief Artisan Grade A (Mechanical) managing water services machinery maintenance at national level.

Requirements

• An appropriate Mechanical Trade Test Certificate.
• Ten (10) years post- qualification experience as Artisan/Artisan Foreman (Mechanical).
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Practical experience gathered on Pumpstations or Government Water Schemes will be an added advantage.
• Project Management.
• Good writing and verbal communications skills.
• Technical report writing skills.
• Be able to read and interpret manufacturing drawings.
• Computer literacy preferably in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook).
• Good leadership qualities.
• Proven experience and knowledge in relation to Human Resources management.
• Knowledge of procurement policies and procedures in the public sector will be an added advantage.
• Proven knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Be prepared to travel to remote areas and work overnight away from home on regular basis.
• Standby and occasional overtime work, including weekends and public holidays.

Duties

• Manage mechanical services and support in conjunction with Technicians/Artisans and associates in the field, workshop and technical office activities.
• Ensure that all machinery is maintained in accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications.
• (i.e. pumps, valves, compressors, hydraulic systems, pipelines, generators, sluices, auxiliary drives, cranes, water vessels, etc.) Ensure that planned maintenance schedules are utilized by the mechanical team.
• Accept appointment as GMR 2(7) for mechanical equipment.
• Ensure and promote that the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations are complied with.
• Provide inputs into existing technical problems, manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
• Ensure quality assurance in line with specifications.
• Provide inputs into the budgeting process.
• Compile and submit reports as required.
• Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan.
• Update databases.
• Manage artisans and related personnel and assets.
• Control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow 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.
• Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
• Continuous individual and team development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
• Research/literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve expertise.
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on technical/engineering-related matters.
• Perform any other related duties

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr.MM Ndimande Tel No: (036) 880 8312

Notes

Candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test. Please be advised that the office will transition to a SANWRI 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