Artisan Production Grade A, B & C (Electronic Management) x2
Job Details
- Job Title: Artisan Production Grade A, B & C (Electronic Management)
- Reference Number: FSNC 2026/07/09
- Employer: Department of Correctional Services
- Employment Type: Permanent (Appointment under the Public Service Act)
- Number of Posts: 2
- Location (Centre): Mangaung (Free State and Northern Cape Region)
- Salary: R253,341 – R424,371 per annum
- Salary grade and notch will be determined according to the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) requirements and years of relevant experience.
Job Purpose
The Artisan Production (Electronic Management) is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and upgrading electronic security systems within correctional facilities. The role also includes manufacturing and assembling electronic components, training offenders and apprentices, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and security standards, performing administrative duties, and managing technical resources.
Key Responsibilities
1. Electronic Security Systems
- Install electronic security systems.
- Maintain electronic security equipment.
- Diagnose and repair faults in electronic systems.
- Test electronic installations.
- Ensure security systems operate effectively and reliably.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
2. Electronic Manufacturing and Installation
- Manufacture electronic components.
- Assemble electronic control boxes.
- Install electronic wiring and equipment.
- Support new electronic infrastructure projects.
- Ensure installations comply with technical specifications.
3. Maintenance Services
- Perform routine maintenance on electronic systems.
- Inspect electronic equipment regularly.
- Troubleshoot equipment failures.
- Minimise system downtime.
- Maintain operational readiness of security infrastructure.
4. Training and Skills Development
- Train offenders in electronic trade skills.
- Mentor and supervise apprentices.
- Provide practical technical instruction.
- Support skills development programmes.
- Monitor learner progress and competency.
5. Administration
- Perform administrative duties related to electronic maintenance.
- Prepare technical reports.
- Maintain maintenance and repair records.
- Document completed work.
- Ensure accurate record keeping.
6. Health, Safety and Security Compliance
- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation.
- Adhere to departmental security procedures.
- Promote safe working practices.
- Ensure compliance with technical and legal standards.
7. Resource Management
- Manage tools, electronic equipment, and materials.
- Monitor stock and resource usage.
- Ensure efficient utilisation of departmental assets.
- Maintain specialised electronic equipment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- An appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Electronic Management/Electronics) underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal).
- A valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge Requirements
Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of:
- Electronic systems installation and maintenance.
- Electronic security systems.
- Electrical and electronic fault diagnosis.
- Electronic production processes.
- Occupational health and safety legislation.
- Legal compliance requirements.
- Technical report writing.
- Computer-aided technical applications.
- Workshop operations.
Key Competencies
The successful candidate should possess:
- Technical analysis skills.
- Electronics troubleshooting skills.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Analytical thinking.
- Decision-making skills.
- Technical report writing skills.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Communication skills.
- Teamwork.
- Customer service orientation.
- Creativity.
- Self-management.
- Responsiveness.
- Production process knowledge.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should be:
- Professional.
- Reliable.
- Detail-oriented.
- Safety-conscious.
- Responsible.
- Organised.
- Quality-focused.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to work independently.
- Able to collaborate effectively with others.
Working Environment
The successful candidate will work within correctional facilities in the Free State and Northern Cape Region, where responsibilities include:
- Installing and maintaining electronic security systems.
- Supporting infrastructure improvement projects.
- Manufacturing and assembling electronic components.
- Training offenders and apprentices.
- Maintaining compliance with health, safety, and security standards.
- Managing workshop resources and technical equipment.
Enquiries
For further information, applicants may contact:
- Ms Mokuni N.J.
- Ms Molutsoane N.
- Ms Radebe T.
- Ms Ramncwana B.
Telephone: 082 306 9027