ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A: PLUMBER AREA is a South African government vacancy at Department of Correctional Services (DCS). This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Free State and Northern Cape Region: Colesburg Management | closing date: 11 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.
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/
Salary
R253 341 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
Centre
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Colesburg Management
Requirements
- An appropriate Trade Test Certificate underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal).
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes: Technical analysis knowledge.
- Computer-aided technical applications.
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
- Technical report writing.
- Production, process knowledge and skills.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Decision making.
- Teamwork.
- Analytical skills.
- Creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness.
- Communication.
- Planning and organizing.
Duties
- Train offenders in the applicable trade.
- Execute work as per requisition/orders received from clients.
- Apply quality control to manufactured products.
- Costing of product and supply quotes.
- Execute basic workshop administration.
- Perform maintenance services.
- Manage resources.
Enquiries
Free State and Northern Cape region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T / Ms. Ramncwana B (082) 306 9027.
Department Notes
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.
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
(12 Months Contract)
SALARY : R253 341 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Colesburg Management
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Trade Test Certificate underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal). Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Technical
analysis knowledge. Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Production, process knowledge and
skills. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Teamwork. Analytical skills. Creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness.
Communication. Planning and organizing.
DUTIES : Train offenders in the applicable trade. Execute work as per requisition/orders received from clients. Apply quality control to manufactured products. Costing
of product and supply quotes. Execute basic workshop administration. Perform maintenance services. Manage resources.
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.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 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.