Chief Artisan: Building (Springs District Maintenance Hub)

About the role

The Department of Infrastructure Development (Gauteng) is hiring a Chief Artisan: Building in Maintenance, based in Springs District Maintenance Hub Building Services. This is a permanent post, paying R499,470 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/056845 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Technicians/Artisans and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities.
• Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide inputs into existing technical 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.
• 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 organisational needs and requirements.
• Manage subordinates key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
• Control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
• Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related activities and services.
• Continuous individual 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.

Requirements

• An Appropriate Trade Test Certificate.
• At least 10 years post qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman (Proof of recognised experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants).
• A valid driver’s license.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the National Building Regulation and Building Standards Act No 103 of 1977
• Regulations and Municipal Regulations
• Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000
• Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000
• Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007 and Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations
• Skills- Planning and organizing, verbal and written communication and computer literacy skills
• Attributes- Teamwork, Change management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness