CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A is a South African government vacancy at Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Mopani District | closing date: 14 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
- Applicants should apply through the following website http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43
- Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane 0700 Or hand deliver at 15
- Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826
- or hand deliver at 570
- Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745
- or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970
- or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.
Salary
R499 470 per annum, (OSD)
Requirements
- Appropriate Trade Test Certificate.
- Ten years post qualification experience as an Artisan/ Artisan Foreman in Shuttering / Steel Fixing / Concrete.
- Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
- Technical Competencies: Project Management, Technical Design and analysis, Computer aided technical applications, Legal compliance, Technical report writing, technical Consulting, Production, process knowledge and skills.
- Generic Competencies: Problem solving and analysis.
- Decision making.
- Teamwork.
- Creativity.
- Change Management.
- Financial Management.
- Customer focus and responsiveness.
- Communication.
- Computer skills.
- Planning and organising.
Duties
- Manage technical services: 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 to budgeting process.
- Compile and submit reports as required.
- Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan.
- Update database.
- Manage artisans and related personnel and assets.
- Financial Management: Control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
- Manage the commercial value add of the discipline related activities and services.
- People management: Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resource for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of technical services according to organizational needs and requirement.
- Manage subordinate: Key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
- Maintain and advance expertise: Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
- Research/literature studies on technical/ engineering technology to improve expertise.
- Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on technical/engineering-related matters.
Enquiries
Mr P Malesa, Ms KS Mabunda, Ms P Bila Tel No: (015) 811 4000/4070/4075
Notes
Applications must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the erecruitment system. All fields in Part A, Part C and Part D of the Z83 form should be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full. Part E, F & G applicants often indicate “refer to CV or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty. The successful candidate will also be required to disclose his or her financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications. The recommended candidate for appointment will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check for security reasons. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The Department reserve the right not to make any appointment(s) to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No. 3 of 2000. The department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates attending interviews. The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
SALARY : R499 470 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Mopani District
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Ten years post qualification experience as an Artisan/ Artisan Foreman in Shuttering / Steel Fixing / Concrete. Valid
driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Technical
Competencies: Project Management, Technical Design and analysis,
Computer aided technical applications, Legal compliance, Technical report writing, technical Consulting, Production, process knowledge and skills.
Generic Competencies: Problem solving and analysis. Decision making.
Teamwork. Creativity. Change Management. Financial Management.
Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer skills.
Planning and organising.
DUTIES : Manage technical services: 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 to budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan.
Update database. Manage artisans and related personnel and assets.
Financial Management: Control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Manage the commercial value add
of the discipline related activities and services. People management: Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resource for the discipline
to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of technical services according to organizational needs and requirement. Manage
subordinate: Key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental
objectives. Maintain and advance expertise: Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
Research/literature studies on technical/ engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on technical/engineering-related
matters.
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Malesa, Ms KS Mabunda, Ms P Bila Tel No: (015) 811 4000/4070/4075
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
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.