Chief Artisan: Building

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Chief Artisan specializing in Building, within the Chief Directorate: Maintenance at the Gauteng Department Of Infrastructure Development. The position is based at the Springs District Maintenance Hub: Building Services. The annual salary for this role is R499,470, plus benefits. **What you will do** The Chief Artisan will be responsible for managing technical services and support alongside Technicians/Artisans in field, workshop, and office activities. This includes ensuring safety compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and providing input into technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology. The role involves ensuring quality assurance according to specifications, contributing to the budgeting process, and compiling and submitting required reports. The incumbent will provide and consolidate inputs for the technical operational plan, update databases, and manage artisans, related personnel, and assets. Key duties also include managing human resources for the discipline, developing, motivating, and utilizing staff to maintain a competent knowledge base. The Chief Artisan will manage subordinates' key performance areas, monitor performance standards, and address deviations to achieve departmental objectives. Financial responsibilities include controlling and monitoring expenditure against the budget to ensure efficient cash flow. The role also involves managing the commercial value-add of discipline-related activities and services, continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures, conducting research/literature studies to improve expertise, and liaising with relevant bodies/councils on technical/engineering-related matters. **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. * **Knowledge of:** * 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. * Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations. * **Skills:** * Planning and organizing. * Verbal and written communication. * Computer literacy. * **Attributes:** * Teamwork. * Change management. * Financial management. * Customer focus and responsiveness. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for a highly experienced and certified Artisan with a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience in building services, including a background as an Artisan or Artisan Foreman. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of relevant building regulations, government asset management, information access, administrative justice, and occupational health and safety acts. They should demonstrate strong planning, organizational, communication, and computer literacy skills, coupled with attributes such as teamwork, adaptability, financial acumen, and a customer-focused approach. The role requires an individual capable of managing technical teams, budgets, and continuous professional development. **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-056845 Source: govpage

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