The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES is looking for CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A (ASSET MAINTENANCE) REF NO: FSNC. This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
fsnchrm@dcs.gov.za
Salary
R480 261 per annum
Requirements
- An appropriate trade test certificate underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal).
- Ten years post qualification experience required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes: Project management.
- Technical design and analysis knowledge.
- Computeraided technical applications.
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
- Technical report writing.
- Technical consulting.
- Production, process knowledge and skills.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Decision making, team work, creativity, change management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness.
- Communication, planning and organising skills.
Duties
- 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
Enquiries
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
Notes
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
2026/04/33
SALARY : R480 261 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate trade test certificate underwritten by the Manpower Training Act
(Red Seal). Ten years post qualification experience required as an
Artisan/Artisan Foreman. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes:
Project management. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Computeraided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Technical consulting. Production, process knowledge and skills.
Problem solving and analysis. Decision making, team work, creativity, change management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness.
Communication, planning and organising skills.
DUTIES : 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. Manage administrative and related
functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational
plan. Update databases. Management of human resource, finance and assets.
Management of performance information.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.