Artisan Foreman Grade A: Mechanical

Okubalulekile

Artisan Foreman Grade A: Mechanical (3 posts) at Department of Commuty Safety, Roads and Transport-fleet Management Trading in Lejweleputswa.

Izidingo

• A minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license.
• An appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) in Diesel Mechanical.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience as an Artisan.
• Experience in vehicles, heavy vehicle, construction plant, earthmoving equipment or related mechanical maintenance environments will be an added advantage.
• Applicants are required to be able to perform duties at workshops, districts and field/operational sites.
• A post- matric qualification will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and Skills: Team leadership; technical analysis and fault diagnosis; vehicle, plant and equipment maintenance; diesel, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems; maintenance operations; computer-aided technical applications; relevant statutory compliance; technical report writing; problem solving and decision making; quality assurance; planning and organising; communication; computer skills; resource management and conflict management.

Umsebenzi

• Perform and/or supervise maintenance, repair, inspection, fault diagnosis and testing of vehicles, plant and equipment across workshop, district and field operations.
• Plan, allocate and schedule work and provide technical guidance to Artisans and other technical personnel.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with technical and safety standards.
• Monitor maintenance activities, work-in-progress and technical records.
• Plan and control required resources, equipment and materials; obtain quotations and initiate requirements where applicable.
• Compile reports and provide inputs into operational planning.
• Supervise, mentor and develop staff, and maintain and advance technical expertise.
• Participate in technical meetings.

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