Artisan Production Grade A, B & C (Locksmith) x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Artisan Production Grade A, B & C (Locksmith)
- Reference Number: FSNC 2026/07/06
- 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 level and notch will be determined according to the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) requirements and years of relevant experience.
Job Purpose
The Artisan Production (Locksmith) is responsible for providing professional locksmith services, maintaining locks and security hardware, supporting facility maintenance, training offenders and apprentices in locksmithing skills, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and security requirements, and managing workshop resources within correctional facilities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Locksmith Services
- Install, repair, and maintain locks, keys, and locking systems.
- Perform routine locksmith maintenance on facilities.
- Diagnose and resolve faults in locking mechanisms.
- Ensure the proper functioning of security hardware.
- Support the maintenance of departmental infrastructure.
2. Facilities Maintenance
- Perform locksmith-related maintenance on buildings and facilities.
- Maintain security equipment and locking systems.
- Ensure infrastructure remains safe and operational.
- Contribute to preventative and corrective maintenance programmes.
3. Training and Skills Development
- Train offenders in locksmith trade skills.
- Supervise and mentor apprentices.
- Support workplace skills development initiatives.
- Monitor learner progress and practical competence.
4. Equipment Management
- Ensure the effective utilisation of locksmith tools and equipment.
- Maintain workshop equipment in good working condition.
- Monitor the availability of materials and tools.
- Promote safe use of specialised equipment.
5. Administration
- Perform administrative duties related to locksmith services.
- Prepare technical reports.
- Maintain maintenance records.
- Record completed work and resource usage.
- Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities.
6. Health, Safety and Security
- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.
- Adhere to departmental security procedures.
- Promote safe working practices.
- Maintain secure handling of keys, locks, and security equipment.
7. Resource Management
- Manage locksmith materials and equipment.
- Monitor resource utilisation.
- Ensure efficient use of departmental assets.
- Support inventory management where required.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- An appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Locksmith) underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal).
- A valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge Requirements
Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of:
- Locksmith trade practices.
- Lock installation, repair, and maintenance.
- Building and facilities maintenance.
- Occupational health and safety legislation.
- Security procedures.
- Legal compliance.
- Technical report writing.
- Production processes.
- Computer-aided technical applications.
Key Competencies
The successful candidate should possess:
- Technical analysis 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.
- Knowledge of production processes.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should be:
- Honest and trustworthy.
- Detail-oriented.
- Reliable.
- Professional.
- Safety-conscious.
- Organised.
- Responsible.
- 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:
- Providing locksmith services for secure facilities.
- Maintaining security hardware and locking systems.
- Training offenders and apprentices in locksmithing.
- Supporting facility maintenance and security operations.
- Working in compliance with strict 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