Chief Artisan: Grade A-c Building

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Overview This role is for a Chief Artisan: Grade A-c Building within the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development, specifically in the Chief Directorate: Maintenance, based at the Dr George Mukhari Facility Maintenance Hub. The position offers a salary of R499 470 per annum, plus benefits. The role involves managing technical services, ensuring safety and quality, contributing to budgeting and reporting, and overseeing artisans and related personnel. What you will do * 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. * Undertake research and literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve expertise. * Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on technical/engineering-related matters. * 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. Requirements (from the original advert) * An Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. * A minimum of 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. Who should apply Candidates should be highly experienced artisans with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience as an Artisan or Artisan Foreman, holding an appropriate Trade Test Certificate and a valid driver's license. The ideal applicant will possess comprehensive knowledge of relevant building regulations, safety acts, and governmental administration legislation. They should demonstrate strong planning, organizational, communication (verbal and written), and computer literacy skills. Key attributes include a collaborative spirit (teamwork), adaptability to change, financial management acumen, and a strong focus on customer service and responsiveness. The role requires someone capable of leading technical teams, managing human resources, ensuring safety and quality, and contributing to strategic planning and reporting. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-infrastructure-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-056872 Source: govpage

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