Artisan Foreman Grade A
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About the role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring an Artisan Foreman Grade A in Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Southern SD: Civil Maintenance, based in Breede/Gouritz (Western Cape - Worcester). 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.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 131126/23 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and construct civil technical services and structures according to specifications and within limits of production capability.
- Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specification and recognized standards.
- Supervise the maintenance of civil technical services.
- Repair civil structures and facilities according to standards and specifications.
- Service civil structures and facilities according to schedule.
- Perform administrative and related functions.
- Update register on maintained and repaired faults.
- Compile and submit reports as required.
- Provide inputs to the civil maintenance plan.
- Ensure adherence to safety standards, requirements, and regulations.
- Plan resources available and schedule maintenance work.
- Repairs of faults.
- Identify training needs for your team, Leave management and personnel performance management.
- Supervise and mentor staff.
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and Building Regulations.
- Responsible for construction works and general maintenance on the canals, weirs, dams, and all departmental infrastructures.
- The incumbent must be willing to work away from the office and home and will be required to perform duties at all schemes throughout the Western Cape.
Requirements
- An appropriate Civil Trade Test Certificate in one of the following civil-related trades: carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing, or general construction.
- 5 years’ post-trade-test experience as a qualified Artisan.
- The A valid unexpired driver’s licence (minimum Code B, a Code C1 or higher is required for the travel requirements of the post).
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
- Knowledge of technical analysis.
- Knowledge of the PFMA and the OHSA.
- Strong leadership and management ability.
- Ability to communicate effectively at operational level.
- Must be computer literate.
- Knowledge of technical report writing.
- Decision making and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Analytical and creativity skills.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Planning, organising, and execution.
- Willingness to travel throughout South Africa when required for operational purposes.