Artisan Production Grade A, B & C (Carpenter) x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Artisan Production Grade A, B & C (Carpenter)
- Reference Number: FSNC 2026/07/10
- Employer: Department of Correctional Services
- Employment Type: Permanent (Appointment under the Public Service Act)
- 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 (Carpenter) is responsible for performing carpentry and woodworking services, manufacturing and repairing wooden structures and furniture, maintaining workshop operations, training offenders and apprentices, ensuring quality workmanship, preparing quotations and cost estimates, and managing workshop resources within correctional facilities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carpentry and Woodworking
- Perform carpentry work according to approved requisitions and work orders.
- Manufacture wooden furniture, fixtures, and fittings.
- Repair and maintain wooden structures and equipment.
- Install carpentry products where required.
- Perform preventative and corrective carpentry maintenance.
- Ensure work complies with departmental standards.
2. Production Services
- Execute work according to client requisitions and orders.
- Manufacture products that meet required specifications.
- Complete work within agreed timelines.
- Support efficient workshop production.
3. Quality Control
- Inspect completed carpentry products.
- Apply quality control procedures to manufactured items.
- Ensure workmanship complies with technical standards.
- Rectify defects where necessary.
4. Costing and Quotations
- Prepare product cost estimates.
- Compile quotations for materials and supplies.
- Assist with pricing calculations.
- Promote efficient use of workshop resources.
5. Workshop Administration
- Perform basic workshop administrative duties.
- Maintain production and maintenance records.
- Prepare technical reports.
- Record completed work.
- Maintain accurate workshop documentation.
6. Training and Skills Development
- Train offenders in carpentry trade skills.
- Supervise and mentor apprentices.
- Support workplace skills development programmes.
- Monitor learner progress and competency.
7. Carpentry Maintenance Services
- Perform routine maintenance on wooden structures.
- Repair doors, windows, cupboards, furniture, and other wooden fittings.
- Ensure departmental facilities remain functional and safe.
- Respond to maintenance requests.
8. Resource Management
- Manage carpentry tools and workshop equipment.
- Monitor the use of timber, hardware, and materials.
- Ensure efficient utilisation of departmental resources.
- Maintain workshop equipment in good working order.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- An appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Carpentry) underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal).
- A valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge Requirements
Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of:
- Carpentry and woodworking techniques.
- Furniture manufacturing and repairs.
- Building and facilities maintenance.
- Occupational health and safety legislation.
- Legal compliance requirements.
- Technical report writing.
- Workshop production processes.
- Computer-aided technical applications.
- Maintenance planning and procedures.
Key Competencies
The successful candidate should possess:
- Technical analysis skills.
- Carpentry and woodworking expertise.
- 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.
- Organised.
- Responsible.
- Quality-focused.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to work independently.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
Working Environment
The successful candidate will work within correctional facilities in the Free State and Northern Cape Region, where responsibilities include:
- Manufacturing and repairing wooden products and structures.
- Maintaining workshop equipment.
- Training offenders and apprentices in carpentry skills.
- Supporting facilities maintenance.
- Managing workshop resources.
- Working in compliance with health, safety, and security standards.
Enquiries
For further information, applicants may contact:
- Ms Mokuni N.J.
- Ms Molutsoane N.
- Ms Radebe T.
- Ms Ramncwana B.
Telephone: 082 306 9027