ARTISAN GRADE A: MECHANICAL PLANT: GMT
Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport · mpumalanga · ART/GMT/Tonga/X102 (X1 Post) Head Office Government Garage Ref No
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- ART/GMT/Tonga/X102
- Salary band
- R 253 341
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport Location: Ehlanzeni Tonga Ref No: ART/GMT/Tonga/X102 (X1 Post) Head Office Government Garage Ref No: ART/GMT/GG/X103 Gert Sibande Lekwa Ref No: ART/GMT/Lekwa/X104 (X1 Post) Nkangala Middleburg) Ref No: ART/GMT/MidX2/X105 (X2 Posts) Nkangala Siyabuswa Ref No: ART/GMT/NKAX2/X106 (X1 Post) Bohlabela Mashishing Ref No: ART/GMT/MASH/X107 (X2 Posts) Bohlabela Thulamahashe Ref No: ART/GMT/Bohlabela/X108 (X1 Post) Salary: R253 341 per annum, (OSD) Requirements: Grade 12 plus appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Earth moving equipment mechanic, Construction plant mechanic, Tractor Mechanic, or Diesel mechanic plus experience as a Tradesman. The candidates must have a and willing to work overtime and standby Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Technical analysis knowledge. Technical Report writing knowledge. Knowledge of Computer Aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Knowledge of production process and skills. Knowledge of technical consulting. Problem solving and analysis skills. Decision making skills. Teamwork skills. Creativity skills. Self-management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness skills. Communication skills. Computer skills. Planning and organising skills. Duties: Produce designs according to client specifications and within limits of production capability. Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specifications and recognised standards. Quality assurance of produced objects. Inspect equipment and plant for technical faults. Repair equipment and facilities according to standards. Test repaired equipment and plant against specifications. Service equipment and plant according to 184 schedule. Quality assures serviced and maintained equipment and/or facilities. Compile and submit reports. Provide inputs to the operational plan. Keep and maintain job record/register. Supervise and mentor staff. Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research and literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve expertise. Application instructions: . Knowledge of legal compliance. Knowledge of production process and skills. Knowledge of technical consulting. Problem solving and analysis skills. Decision making skills. Teamwork skills. Creativity skills. Self-management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness skills. Communication skills. Computer skills. Planning and organising skills. Enquiries: Mr SI Mazibuko Tel No: (013) 766 6961 e-Recruitment Mpumalanga Closing Date: 2026-10-30T12:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓Grade 12 plus appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Earth moving equipment mechanic, Construction plant mechanic, Tractor Mechanic, or Diesel mechanic plus experience as a Tradesman
- ✓The candidates must have a and willing to work overtime and standby Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Technical analysis knowledge
- ✓Technical Report writing knowledge
- ✓Knowledge of Computer Aided technical applications
- ✓Knowledge of legal compliance
- ✓Knowledge of production process and skills
- ✓Knowledge of technical consulting
- ✓Problem solving and analysis skills
- ✓Decision making skills
- ✓Teamwork skills
Key responsibilities
- •Produce designs according to client specifications and within limits of production capability
- •Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specifications and recognised standards
- •Quality assurance of produced objects
- •Inspect equipment and plant for technical faults
- •Repair equipment and facilities according to standards
- •Test repaired equipment and plant against specifications
- •Service equipment and plant according to 184 schedule
- •Quality assures serviced and maintained equipment and/or facilities
- •Compile and submit reports
- •Provide inputs to the operational plan