POST: ARTISAN FOREMAN- DIESEL MECHANIC REF: 14072023/S07
BRANCH: INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
CHIEF DIRECTORATE: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SALARY: R 424 104.00 per annum (Salary Level 9)
CENTRE: Construction South and Satellites (Qamata/Ncora)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must be in possession of valid Trade Test in Diesel Mechanic issued by an accredited institution plus four (4) years post-qualification experience as an Artisan Diesel Mechanic for Earthmoving equipment in a construction environment.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings. Willingness to continuously engage in training and individual development. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills, work under pressure, must be able to work in a team, must be willing to work irregular hours. Must be in possession of a valid South African code B driver’s licence.
DUTIES:
- Perform technical design, maintenance of equipment at different construction sites and work with
hydraulic and air braking systems of earth moving equipment. - Provide leadership and solve mechanical problems where necessary.
- Manage, repairs and maintain minor plant, vehicles and earth moving equipment, preparation
for road worthy certificates on all vehicle types. - Perform inspection of equipment for technical faults, repair of equipment according to standards, test repair of equipment against specifications, service equipment according to schedule and quality assure serviced and maintained equipment as well as ensure adherence to safety standards,
requirements, and regulations. Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. - Must be able to execute instructions from Supervisor and support site management.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. NJ Meyer Tel No: 021-872 0591
APPLICATIONS: Paarl (Office): Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X3042, Paarl, 7620 OR hand deliver at 4-6 Alkmaar Street Daljosaphat,Paarl,7646
FOR ATTENTION: Mr NJ Meyer
Note: Interested applicants must be submit their applications for employment to the email address specified on the
Note: Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified on each post.
Applications must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and
Sanitation website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under vacancies in the Public Service (point
4) and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (with full particulars of the applicants’ training,
qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). All required information on the Z83 application form must
be provided. Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, etc need not to
accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted
candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing
professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B of the Z83 must be completed as these fields are
regarded as compulsory and such details must also be included in the applicants CV. Failure to complete or
disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late, applications will be accepted. A
SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualification/s (only when shortlisted). Applications that do
not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders
must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water
Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the
Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the
Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will
be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from
us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The
department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to
apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. The successful cand