Circular 26 of 2026 · Post 26/09 · Ref FSNC 2026/07/20
ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A: ELECTRICIAN
Department of Correctional Services (DCS)
- CentreFree State and Northern Cape Region: Colesburg Management Area
Job details
- Circular
- 26 of 2026
- Circular Post
- 26/09
- Reference number
- FSNC 2026/07/20
- Department
- Department of Correctional Services (DCS)
- Centre
- Free State and Northern Cape Region: Colesburg Management Area
- Salary
- R397 329 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
- Closing date
- 11 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Correctional Services (DCS).
The listed centre is Free State and Northern Cape Region: Colesburg Management Area.
The closing date was 11 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R397 329 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
Application history
Previous application instructions are retained below for reference.
Requirements
- An appropriate Trade Test Certificate underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal).
- Five (5) years post qualification experience as an Artisan.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes: Team leadership.
- Technical analysis knowledge.
- Computer-aided applications.
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
- Technical report writing.
- Production, process knowledge and skills.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Decision making, teamwork and analytical skills.
- Creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness.
- Communication, planning and organizing skills.
- Conflict Management.
Duties
- Training and development of offenders.
- Management of administration task.
- Control over workplaces and tools.
- Inventory control and logistical administration as well as efficient management of resources and work orders and compliance with administration.
- Design, production, maintenance, performance administrative and related function.
- Maintain and advance expertise.
- Management of human and financial resources 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 (082) 306 9027.
APPLICATION INFORMATION — VACANCY CLOSED
Applications for this vacancy closed on 11 August 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Previous application instructions — for reference
Send your complete application to: Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 OR submit online at: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/
Notes and Z83 guidance
- All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant.
- Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application.
- Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records verification. Appointment will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview. The Z83 application form must be completed in full.
- Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please submit a complete application for the post you apply for and attach your supporting document on a pdf format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in. Requirement for valid driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a disability.
- All shortlisted candidates 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- All appointments are subject to personnel suitability checks and will be made in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and fair recruitment practices.
- The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Additional notes
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. 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. Expired vacancies are kept for reference only. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.
Original Text
SALARY : R397 329 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Colesburg Management Area
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Trade Test Certificate underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal). Five (5) years post qualification experience as an Artisan. Valid
driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Team leadership. Technical analysis knowledge. Computer-aided applications. Knowledge of legal
compliance. Technical report writing. Production, process knowledge and skills.
Problem solving and analysis. Decision making, teamwork and analytical skills.
Creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness.
Communication, planning and organizing skills. Conflict Management.
DUTIES : Training and development of offenders. Management of administration task.
Control over workplaces and tools. Inventory control and logistical administration as well as efficient management of resources and work orders
and compliance with administration. Design, production, maintenance, performance administrative and related function. Maintain and advance
expertise. Management of human and financial resources 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 (082) 306 9027.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.