ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A: PROCLAIMED FISHING HARBOURS MANAGEMENT
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment · Cape Town (Paarden Eiland)
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Reference
- FIM27/2026
- Salary band
- R 397 329
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Location: Cape Town (Paarden Eiland) Salary: R397 329 per annum, (OSD) Requirements: Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Electrical/ Fitting/ Fitting and Turning. Must have five (5) years’ relevant post qualification experience as an Artisan. Knowledge of maintenance procedures and technical management. Experience and knowledge of dry docking and welding. Knowledge and understanding of the Marine Living Resource Act ,1998 (Act No.18 of 1998) and the regulations promulgated thereunder. Basic understanding of the 29 Occupational Health and Safety Act,1993. Skills in general administration, basic finance principles and equipment management. A valid driver’s licence. Duties: Conduct repairs and maintenance of civil infrastructure. Upkeep state buildings, road infrastructure, perimeter walls, road markings and traffic signs. Facilitate tarred surface repairs/ conduct repairs and maintenance of electrical mechanical installation, water and sewage reticulation. Upkeep of 10 winch motor, 8 cranes and hydraulic equipment. Maintain sewage pumps, sewage/storm water channel, and general plumbing and gutters. Participate in harbour projects/programmes and attend site meetings. Manufacture equipment and parts. Design, manufacture and maintain specialized repair and maintenance equipment. Conduct urgent repairs to slip arms in workshop. Conduct emergency repairs and administration. Enquiries: Ms N Xabendlini at (082) 782 7530, Email NXabendlini@dffe.gov.za Closing Date: 2026-10-19T16:00:00+02:00
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1. Check your match
Match your CV to the 9 listed requirements using truthful examples from work, study, volunteering or projects.
2. Prepare only what is needed
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3. Tailor your evidence
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4. Submit and keep a record
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Requirements
- ✓Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Electrical/ Fitting/ Fitting and Turning
- ✓Must have five (5) years’ relevant post qualification experience as an Artisan
- ✓Knowledge of maintenance procedures and technical management
- ✓Experience and knowledge of dry docking and welding
- ✓Knowledge and understanding of the Marine Living Resource Act ,1998 (Act No
- ✓18 of 1998) and the regulations promulgated thereunder
- ✓Basic understanding of the 29 Occupational Health and Safety Act,1993
- ✓Skills in general administration, basic finance principles and equipment management
- ✓A valid driver’s licence
Key responsibilities
- •Conduct repairs and maintenance of civil infrastructure
- •Upkeep state buildings, road infrastructure, perimeter walls, road markings and traffic signs
- •Facilitate tarred surface repairs/ conduct repairs and maintenance of electrical mechanical installation, water and sewage reticulation
- •Upkeep of 10 winch motor, 8 cranes and hydraulic equipment
- •Maintain sewage pumps, sewage/storm water channel, and general plumbing and gutters
- •Participate in harbour projects/programmes and attend site meetings
- •Manufacture equipment and parts
- •Design, manufacture and maintain specialized repair and maintenance equipment
- •Conduct urgent repairs to slip arms in workshop
- •Conduct emergency repairs and administration