Chief Artisan: Building (Head Office Maintenance)

About the role

The Department of Infrastructure Development (Gauteng) is hiring a Chief Artisan: Building in Facilities Maintenance Services Sub Directorate: Routine, based in Head Office Maintenance. This is a permanent post, paying R499,470 – R800,718 a year. How to apply: To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za Reference number to quote: REFS/056815 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical personnel.
• Manage Division Meetings.
• Manage job assessments for the Division.
• Manage material requirements for the Division.
• Manage availability of tools and materials for the Division.
• Manage client interaction and relations.
• Manage scheduling of work.
• Manage the overall productivity of the Division.
• Manage the development of maintenance schedules Enforce compliance for the keeping of maintenance schedules and records.
• Undertake research and literature studies.
• Apply research findings in the work environment.
• Sign performance based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department.
• Manage human resources and maintain discipline.
• Manage the provision of equipment required by personnel for achievement of outputs in their respective Job Descriptions.
• Manage skills transfer between personnel and outside technical assistants and/or consultants.
• Plan and allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance.
• Manage staff performance and Development.

Requirements

• An appropriate Trade Test Certificate.
• At least 10 years’ post qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants).
• A valid driver’s license.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the Public Service Legislation
• Policies and Regulations
• OHS Act
• Knowledge of the Departmental policies
• Strategies and procedures
• Computer-aided technical applications
• Knowledge of legal compliance
• Production process knowledge and skills
• SKILLS- Project management, technical report writing, technical consulting, Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Creativity, Communication, Computer, Planning and organizing.
• Technical design and analysis knowledge.
• ATTRIBUTE- Teamwork, Change management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness.