Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/180
CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A (MECHANICAL) (X3 POSTS)
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
- ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 10 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 32–33
- Circular Post
- 29/180
- Department
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R499 470 per annum, (OSD)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Ladysmith Region (X1 Post): Mechanical, Ladysmith Ref No: DOT 140/2026 Durban Region (X1 Post): Mechanical, Metro Ref No: DOT 141/2026 Empangeni Region (X1 Post): Mechanical, Vryheid Ref No: DOT 142/2026
- Reference information
- DOT 141/2026
- Salary information
- R499 470 per annum, (OSD)
Requirements
- An appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Earth Moving Equipment Mechanic / Construction Plant Mechanic / Diesel Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic; plus Ten (10) years post qualification experience as an Artisan / Artisan Foreman; plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum Code C1).
- Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Project management knowledge.
- Technical design and analysis knowledge.
- Knowledge of computer-aided technical applications.
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
- Knowledge of technical report writing.
- Knowledge of technical consulting.
- Production, process knowledge and skills.
- Decision making and team work skills.
- Creativity and change-management skills.
- Financial management skills.
- Customer focus and responsiveness skills.
- Communication skills.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Problem solving and analysis skills.
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 into the budgeting process.
- Compile and submit reports as required.
- Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan.
- Update databases.
- 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 utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of technical services according to organizational needs and requirements.
- Manage subordinates’ 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 / engineeringrelated matters.
Enquiries
Mr J Thabethe (Ladysmith) Tel No: (034) 299 8600 Mr SS Shabalala (Durban) Tel No: (031) 700 2222 Ms S Hlela (Empangeni) Tel No: (035) 787 1442
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
- Applications/Address: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACs) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online e-Recruitment system or submit a hardcopy application as directed. Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: Recruitment &
- Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. FOR ATTENTION : Mr B Hornsby
Notes and Z83 guidance
It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 29/180 : CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A (MECHANICAL) (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R499 470 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Ladysmith Region (X1 Post): Mechanical, Ladysmith Ref No: DOT 140/2026
Durban Region (X1 Post):
Mechanical, Metro Ref No: DOT 141/2026
Empangeni Region (X1 Post):
Mechanical, Vryheid Ref No: DOT 142/2026
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Earth Moving Equipment Mechanic / Construction Plant Mechanic / Diesel Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic; plus Ten
(10) years post qualification experience as an Artisan / Artisan Foreman; plus
A valid driver’s licence (minimum Code C1). Knowledge, Skills and
Competencies Required: Project management knowledge. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Knowledge of computer-aided technical applications.
Knowledge of legal compliance. Knowledge of technical report writing.
Knowledge of technical consulting. Production, process knowledge and skills.
Decision making and team work skills. Creativity and change-management skills. Financial management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness skills.
Communication skills. Planning and organizing skills. Computer literacy.
Problem solving and analysis skills.
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 into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational
plan. Update databases. 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 utilisation of human resources for the
discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of technical services according to organizational needs and requirements.
Manage subordinates’ 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 / engineeringrelated matters.
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Thabethe (Ladysmith) Tel No: (034) 299 8600 Mr SS Shabalala (Durban) Tel No: (031) 700 2222
Ms S Hlela (Empangeni) Tel No: (035) 787 1442
NOTE : It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions.
SALARY : R499 470 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Ladysmith Region (X1 Post): Mechanical, Ladysmith Ref No: DOT 140/2026
Durban Region (X1 Post):
Mechanical, Metro Ref No: DOT 141/2026
Empangeni Region (X1 Post):
Mechanical, Vryheid Ref No: DOT 142/2026
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Earth Moving Equipment Mechanic / Construction Plant Mechanic / Diesel Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic; plus Ten
(10) years post qualification experience as an Artisan / Artisan Foreman; plus
A valid driver’s licence (minimum Code C1). Knowledge, Skills and
Competencies Required: Project management knowledge. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Knowledge of computer-aided technical applications.
Knowledge of legal compliance. Knowledge of technical report writing.
Knowledge of technical consulting. Production, process knowledge and skills.
Decision making and team work skills. Creativity and change-management skills. Financial management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness skills.
Communication skills. Planning and organizing skills. Computer literacy.
Problem solving and analysis skills.
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 into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational
plan. Update databases. 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 utilisation of human resources for the
discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of technical services according to organizational needs and requirements.
Manage subordinates’ 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 / engineeringrelated matters.
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Thabethe (Ladysmith) Tel No: (034) 299 8600 Mr SS Shabalala (Durban) Tel No: (031) 700 2222
Ms S Hlela (Empangeni) Tel No: (035) 787 1442
NOTE : It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions.