Chief Artisan: Building Maintenance

Job Purpose

The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government, is seeking a qualified and competent individual to manage all aspects of technical design, production, operation, and maintenance activities for the Department.

Department: Agriculture
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Elsenburg, Western Cape, South Africa
Salary Level: OSD (Grade A: R 455 223 per annum)
Enquiries: Mr. V Govender at (021) 808 5422

Minimum Requirements:

• An appropriate Trade Test Certificate
• A minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman
• A valid code B (or higher) driving license. (Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.)

Recommendation:

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree/Advanced Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification) in a Technical Discipline
• Relevant supervisory level experience

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage technical and maintenance services
• Manage administrative and related functions
• Implement general financial administrative prescripts
• Perform Human Resource Management
• Maintain and advance expertise

Competencies:

• Knowledge of: Project management and legal compliance
• Skills in:
  • Computer literacy (MS Office Package: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
  • Communication (written and verbal)
  • Strong leadership abilities and assertiveness
  • Technical report writing
  • Supervisory and management
  • Decision-making, problem-solving, and analysis
  • Planning and organizing
  • Presentation
  • Financial management
  • Basic negotiation
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Remuneration:

Grade A: R 455 223 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc.) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Closing Date: 29 July 2024

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