Artisan Production Grade A, B & C (Electrician) x2
Job Details
- Job Title: Artisan Production Grade A, B & C (Electrician)
- Reference Number: FSNC 2026/07/05
- Employer: Department of Correctional Services
- Employment Type: Permanent (Public Service Act)
- Number of Posts: 2
- Location (Centre): Mangaung (Free State and Northern Cape Region)
- Salary: R253,341 – R424,371 per annum
- Salary level and notch will be determined according to the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) requirements and years of relevant experience.
Job Purpose
The Artisan Production (Electrician) is responsible for providing electrical maintenance and repair services, managing electrical maintenance projects, ensuring that buildings and electrical installations meet required standards, training offenders and apprentices, and managing resources to support the safe and efficient operation of correctional facilities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Electrical Maintenance
- Perform electrical maintenance and repair work.
- Inspect electrical installations and systems.
- Diagnose electrical faults.
- Repair electrical equipment and installations.
- Ensure electrical systems operate safely and efficiently.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
2. Quality Assurance
- Assess the quality of electrical services.
- Ensure electrical work complies with required standards.
- Monitor workmanship quality.
- Promote compliance with technical specifications and regulations.
3. Building Maintenance
- Maintain electrical infrastructure within departmental facilities.
- Ensure building electrical systems remain operational.
- Support maintenance of departmental assets.
4. Project Management
- Manage electrical maintenance projects.
- Plan maintenance activities.
- Coordinate project implementation.
- Monitor project progress.
- Ensure projects are completed within required standards and timeframes.
5. Training and Skills Development
- Train offenders in electrical trade skills.
- Mentor and supervise apprentices.
- Promote skills development and practical workplace learning.
- Monitor trainee progress.
6. Resource Management
- Manage tools and equipment.
- Monitor the use of electrical materials.
- Ensure efficient utilisation of resources.
- Maintain equipment required for maintenance activities.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- An appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Electrician) underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal).
- A valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge Requirements
Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of:
- Electrical installation and maintenance.
- Electrical production processes.
- Building maintenance.
- Occupational health and safety requirements.
- Legal and regulatory compliance.
- Electrical standards and specifications.
- Technical reporting.
- Maintenance project management.
- Computer-aided technical applications.
Key Competencies
The successful candidate should possess:
- Technical analysis skills.
- Knowledge of computer-aided technical applications.
- Technical report writing skills.
- Electrical production and process knowledge.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Decision-making skills.
- Analytical thinking.
- Teamwork.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Communication skills.
- Customer service orientation.
- Creativity.
- Self-management.
- Responsiveness.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should be:
- Reliable.
- Professional.
- Safety-conscious.
- Detail-oriented.
- Responsible.
- Organised.
- Able to work independently.
- Able to work effectively within a team.
- Committed to quality workmanship.
Working Environment
The successful candidate will work within correctional facilities in the Free State and Northern Cape Region, where responsibilities include:
- Performing electrical maintenance on departmental buildings and infrastructure.
- Supervising practical training for offenders and apprentices.
- Managing maintenance resources and projects.
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and departmental standards.
Career Development Opportunities
This position offers opportunities to develop expertise in:
- Electrical maintenance and repairs.
- Facilities and infrastructure maintenance.
- Public sector technical services.
- Project management.
- Technical supervision.
- Artisan training and mentoring.
- Resource management.
With experience, employees may progress to senior artisan, maintenance management, technical supervisory, or workshop management roles within the Department of Correctional Services.
Enquiries
For further information, applicants may contact:
- Ms Mokuni N.J.
- Ms Molutsoane N.
- Ms Radebe T.
- Ms Ramncwana B.
Telephone: 082 306 9027