Artisan Foreman Grade A: Proclaimed Fishing Harbours Management

About the role

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is hiring an Artisan Foreman Grade A: Proclaimed Fishing Harbours Management, based in Cape Town (Paarden Eiland). This is a permanent post, paying R397,329 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: FIM27/2026 Closing date: 19 October 2026, 16:00. No late applications will be accepted Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Conduct repairs and maintenance of civil infrastructure.
• Upkeep state buildings, road infrastructure, perimeter walls, road markings and traffic signs.
• Facilitate tarred surface repairs/conduct repairs and maintenance of electrical mechanical installation, water and sewage reticulation.
• Upkeep of 10 winch motor, 8 cranes and hydraulic equipment.
• Maintain sewage pumps, sewage/storm water channel, and general plumbing and gutters.
• Participate in harbour projects/programmes and attend site meetings.
• Manufacture equipment and parts.
• Design, manufacture and maintain specialized repair and maintenance equipment.
• Conduct urgent repairs to slip arms in workshop.
• Conduct emergency repairs and administration.

Requirements

• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Electrical/Fitting/Fitting and Turning.
• 5 years’ relevant post qualification experience as an Artisan.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures and technical management.
• Experience and knowledge of dry docking and welding.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Marine Living Resource Act ,1998 (Act No.18 of 1998) and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
• Basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act,1993.
• Skills in general administration, basic finance principles and equipment management.
• A valid driver’s licence.