ARTISAN: MECHANICAL PRODUCTION GRADE A -C

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

ARTISAN: MECHANICAL PRODUCTION GRADE A -C

• Reference Number: refs/022116
• Directorate: Infrastructure Development
• Number of Posts: 1
• Package: R230 898.00–R 256 263.00 per annum (plus benefits); the offer is based on recognition of experience after a Trade test certificate. (Proof of recognized experience must be attached).

Requirements:

• An appropriate Trade Test Certificate.
• A valid driver’s License.

Duties:

• Administer safekeeping of relevant technical documentation.
• Undertake job assessments.
• Determine material requirements.
• Validate availability of tools & materials before commencing with maintenance works.
• Repair and maintain mechanical parts, components, equipment, and facilities according to relevant standards.
• Test repaired mechanical parts, components, equipment and/or facilities against specifications.
• Validate that job requisitions are signed off and handed back.
• Validate that areas where work has been carried out are left clean.
• File and maintain job records/register and follow up on outstanding work.
• Draw up and submit maintenance schedules.
• Record keeping of maintenance schedules.
• Undertake ad hoc and annual condition assessments.
• Collect information and data through inspections.
• Direct and implement technical condition assessment findings regarding our assets and other infrastructure projects and make recommendations to users on areas that should receive specific attention.
• Make inputs to specifications.
• Provide inputs to the Operational Plan.
• Apply code of conduct.

Notes:

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or hand deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House, Johannesburg. The application must include only completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications on OLD Z83 will not be considered.
• Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.
• Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report.
• The Department’s intention is to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender, and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. Preference will be given to Females, Youth, and people with disabilities in accordance with the departmental employment equity plan.
• The Department reserves the right not to appoint. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
• If you apply for more than one post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for.
• Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department does not accept applications via email or fax. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated.
• The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department.
• Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future.

Employer: Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location: Johannesburg

Closing Date: 31-01-2025

Criteria Questions:

Do you have an appropriate Trade Test Certificate?

Do you have a Valid Driver’s License?

Do you have knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993, and other relevant Legislations?