Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/100

CHIEF ARTISAN: GRADE A (X2 POSTS) – Peddie Depot

Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure

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  • AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 15 days remaining

Job details

Circular
27 of 2026
Page No.
15
Circular Post
27/100
Department
Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
Province
Eastern Cape
Closing date
17 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

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Centre
Peddie Depot
Reference information
DPWI 23/07/2026
Salary information
R499 470 per annum, (OSD)
Advertised posts
1

Requirements

  • Appropriate Trade Test Certificate within the built environment with ten (10) years post qualification experience required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman.
  • A valid driver’s licence.
  • General Knowledge: Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act.
  • Project Coordination, Technical Design and Analysis Knowledge, Research and development.
  • Technical Competencies: Technical design and analysis knowledge, technical report writing, technical consulting, computer aided technical applications, legal compliance, production process knowledge and skills, teamwork, interpersonal skills, communication skills. problem solving and analysis, decision making, Planning &
  • Organizing, computer skills, management, customer focus and responsiveness.

Duties

  • Manage technical services.
  • Lead and guide the rendering of technical services in field and workshops.
  • Facilitate and monitor promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide quality assurance services in line with specifications.
  • Manage maintenance of technical services.
  • Manage servicing of all makes of technical equipment and facilities.
  • Maintain the technical infrastructure.
  • Manage and monitor undertaking daily preventative and maintenance work.
  • Manage administrative and related functions.
  • Provide input into the budgeting process.
  • Compile and submit reports as required.
  • Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan.
  • Manage updating of database.
  • Manage human and physical resources.
  • Coach and mentor subordinates.
  • Compile job profiles.
  • Develop work plans.
  • Conduct performance reviews.
  • Identify training needs.
  • Financial Management Control and monitor expenditure trends.
  • People Management.
  • Maintain and advance expertise.

Enquiries

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

  • Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any eRecruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address
  • should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 MonThursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Notes and Z83 guidance

Port ST Johns Depot: (Preference will be given to African Female) Peddie Depot: (Preference will be given to African Male)

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Original Text
POST 27/100 : CHIEF ARTISAN: GRADE A (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R499 470 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Port ST Johns Depot Ref No: DPWI 22/07/2026 Peddie Depot Ref No: DPWI 23/07/2026
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate within the built environment with ten (10) years post qualification experience required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. A
valid driver’s licence. General Knowledge: Public Service Regulations, Public
Service Act. Project Coordination, Technical Design and Analysis Knowledge,
Research and development. Technical Competencies: Technical design and analysis knowledge, technical report writing, technical consulting, computer
aided technical applications, legal compliance, production process knowledge and skills, teamwork, interpersonal skills, communication skills. problem
solving and analysis, decision making, Planning & Organizing, computer skills, management, customer focus and responsiveness.
DUTIES : Manage technical services. Lead and guide the rendering of technical services in field and workshops. Facilitate and monitor promotion of safety in line with
statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide quality assurance services in line with specifications. Manage maintenance of technical services. Manage
servicing of all makes of technical equipment and facilities. Maintain the technical infrastructure. Manage and monitor undertaking daily preventative
and maintenance work. Manage administrative and related functions. Provide input into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required.
Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan. Manage updating of database. Manage human and physical resources. Coach and
mentor subordinates. Compile job profiles. Develop work plans. Conduct performance reviews. Identify training needs. Financial Management Control
and monitor expenditure trends. People Management. Maintain and advance expertise.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. L. Magqaza at 069 007 4868/ Mr Z. Tana at 064 754 8464, e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
for Mthatha posts: Ms. V Potelwa / Mr. V. Sokhahleleka at 072 567 2584, erecruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Port ST Johns Depot: (Preference will be given to African Female) Peddie Depot: (Preference will be given to African Male)

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