Chief Artisan Grade A: Auto - Electrical

Okubalulekile

Chief Artisan Grade A: Auto - Electrical at Department of Commuty Safety, Roads and Transport-fleet Management Trading in Motheo.

Izidingo

• A minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license.
• An appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) in Auto-Electrical.
• A minimum of ten (10) years' experience as an Artisan and/or Artisan Foreman in the relevant trade.
• Applicants must have experience in vehicles, heavy vehicle, construction plant, earthmoving equipment or related technical maintenance environments.
• Applicants should have at least two (2) years' experience in a supervisory role.
• Applicants are required to be able to perform duties in offices, workshops, districts and field/operational sites.
• A post-matric qualification will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and Skills: Project management; technical design, diagnostics and analysis; vehicle, plant and equipment auto-electrical systems; computer-aided technical and diagnostic applications; relevant statutory compliance; technical report writing and consulting; maintenance and production processes; problem solving and decision making; quality assurance; financial and resource management; people management; change management; communication; computer skills; planning and organising.

Umsebenzi

• Manage technical services and support across fields, workshop, district and technical office activities within the auto-electrical discipline.
• Manage and coordinate maintenance, repairs, inspections, complex diagnostics, technical assessments and operational priorities.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with technical, safety, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage Artisan Foremen, Artisans and related technical personnel, resources and assets.
• Provide input into technical procedures, operational plans and budgets, and compile technical and management reports.
• Monitor expenditure and promote the efficient utilisation of resources.
• Manage staff performance and development, provide senior technical advice and support, and manage conflict where required.
• Maintain and advance technical expertise and support continuous improvement and the introduction of appropriate technologies.
• Engage formally and regularly with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate stakeholder meetings at technical and district levels.

Indlela yokukhumbula

can also be emailed in the following address: fleetchiefartisan@freetrans.gov.za

Imibuzo: Mr. J Kwalepe at 060 843 5868

Amanothi

Directions to applicants: All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed by the Applicant. The application must indicate the correct Job title, the office where the position is advertised and the Reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in a possession of foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin when shortlisted. All non-SA Citizens will be required to submit a copy of proof of South African permanent residence when shortlisted. Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the Application not being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointments. 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. OTHER POSTS