Artisan Production Grade A

ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A is listed by DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE. The post is based in Vhembe District – Sibasa Mechanical Workshop, Limpopo. The closing date is 07 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate as Diesel Mechanic.
• Experience will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
• Knowledge: Relevant Acts and regulations.
• Road maintenance Manual.
• Health and safety measures.
• Technical Competencies: Technical analysis.
• Computer aided technical applications, Legal compliance, Technical report writing, Technical consulting, Production, process knowledge and skills.
• Generic Competencies: Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Team work, Creativity, Self-Management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer skills, Planning and organising.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform services and repairs to roads related plant and equipment: Repairs: Receive job card.
• Stabilize machine or vehicle.
• Run the engine until warm.
• Turn engine off.
• Drain oil into container.
• Re-install the drain plug.
• Remove filters (oil, fuel & air filter).
• Examine filter debris.
• Install new filters.
• Refill oil and check for leaks and level.
• Test drive.
• Service: Check the condition of working area for safety.
• Determine problem existing.
• State problem in writing.
• Visual inspection on machine/ vehicle (for further damage such as leaks boos bolts and cracks).
• Fix the problem and re-test.
• Analyse the failure.
• List all possible causes.
• Run test and record information.
• Eliminate and insolate.
• Provide mechanical expertise: Carry out services as per service category and complete standards.
• Doing visual and pre-checks inspection on plant before and after service/repairs is carried out as well as the compiling of inspection sheet.
• Making full report of the findings and completing of job cords after competing any repair or service.
• Perform per-inspection for additional defects before repairs: Dismantling.
• Lay-out.
• Check condition of warn out parts.
• Repair or replace where necessary and assemble.
• Clean the object/part and test it.
• Perform administrative and related functions: Provide inputs on the compilation of technical reports.
• Keep and maintain job records and other registers.
• Maintain and adhere to agreed development plan.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Relevant Acts and regulations.
• Road maintenance Manual.
• Health and safety measures.
• Technical Competencies: Technical analysis.
• Computer aided technical applications, Legal compliance, Technical report writing, Technical consulting, Production, process knowledge and skills.
• Generic Competencies: Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Team work, Creativity, Self-Management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer skills, Planning and organising.

Application Instructions

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates).

Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services.

For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department.

For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa.

For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street.

The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Method: Hand delivery

Notes

must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the erecruitment system. All fields in Part A, Part C and Part D of the Z83 form should be completed.

In Part B, all fields should be completed in full. Part E, F & G applicants often indicate refer to CV or see attached, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.

Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty.

The successful candidate will also be required to disclose his or her financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications.

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

The recommended candidate for appointment will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check for security reasons. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application.

The Department reserve the right not to make any appointment(s) to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No. 3 of 2000. The department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates attending interviews.

The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

• Mr MF Mavhungu,
• Ms M Muthabi &
• Mr TI Tshipuke Tel No: (015) 963 3790

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Certified ID copy, Driver licence, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 176–177
• Open the DPSA circular PDF