DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING – CHIEF ARTISANS X9

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING – CHIEF ARTISANS X9

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the
Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
Upload the supporting documents namely, (1) a comprehensive CV, and (2)
copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), identity document, valid
driver’s licence, and any other document (where required).

CLOSING DATE : 07 July 2023
NOTE : A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be
considered. A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to compete for
the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to
submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant
documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It
is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the
South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments
promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive
preference. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a
technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job,
the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The successful
candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment. One of
the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry
Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the preentry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry
course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance
agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security
clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing
date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability
checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study
verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after
the closing date will not be considered. “DHET is committed to providing equal
opportunities and practising affirmative action. The appointment will be done in
line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disability are
encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of
(race, gender, and disability) in the organisation.

CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE B: MILLWRIGHT REF NO: DHET88/05/2023
Branch: Skills Development
Directorate: Indlela Artisan Training and Assessment
SALARY : R523 917 per annum, (OSD Scales)
CENTRE : Olifantsfontein
REQUIREMENTS : A national technical diploma with related subjects in Millwright and related trade
or equivalent qualification in the trade. A Trade Test Certificate in relevant
trade. An Assessor and Moderator Certificates. A valid driver’s license. Five
years of trade-related experience after qualifying as an artisan. Three years
assessor and supervisory in an artisan development and training environment
or trade testing centre. Knowledge: Skills Development Act of 1998. Must be
able to conduct and moderate trade tests in the millwright and related trades.
Must be able to conduct processes relating to ARPL in the trade. Must be able
to interpret and implement the ARPL Toolkit. Must be able to interpret and
adhere to Regulations governing Trade Testing. Must be able to interpret and
implement the Occupational Health and Safety Act in all workshops. Skills:
Good planning and organizing skills. Good report writing skills. Good verbal
and written communication skills. Must be Computer literate (MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint). Supervisory and problem-solving skills Manage resources that
include human, assessment. Equipment and material. Effective record
keeping.
DUTIES : will include conducting and moderating trade testing in the Millwright and
related trades as well as implementing and maintaining ARPL. Conduct
Moderation of Trade Tests internally and externally. Maintain and ensure the
safekeeping of assessment records. Assist the Deputy Director in carrying out
management and related activities where and when requested. Supervise
Chief Artisan A and Trade Assistants. Procure assessment equipment and
material. Assess the performance of all staff in the unit.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442 / Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365 / Mr
D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105

CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE B: MOTOR MECHANIC REF NO:
DHET89/05/2023
Branch: Skills Development
Directorate: Indlela Artisan Training and Assessment
SALARY : R523 917 per annum, (OSD Scales)
CENTRE : Olifantsfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate national technical diploma or related qualification in the trade
area. A Trade Test Certificate in relevant trade. An Assessor and Moderator
Certificates. A minimum of three (3) years of Trade-related experience after
qualifying as an artisan. Three years of supervisory and technical training or
assessment experience after qualifying as an artisan. A valid driver’s license.
Knowledge: Skills Development Act of 1998. Must be able to conduct and
moderate trade tests. in the motor mechanic and related trades. Must be able
to conduct processes relating to ARPL in the trade. Must be able to interpret
and implement the ARPL Toolkit. Must be able to interpret and adhere to
Regulations governing Trade Testing. Must be able to interpret and implement
the Occupational Health and Safety Act in all workshops. Skills: Good planning
and organizing skills. Good report writing. Good verbal and written
communication skills. Must be Computer literate (MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint). Supervisory and problem-solving skills. Manage resources that
include human resources, assessment equipment and material. Effective
record keeping.
DUTIES : will include conducting and moderate trade testing in the Motor Mechanic trade
as well as implementing and maintaining ARPL. Conduct Moderation of Trade
Tests internally and externally. Maintain and ensure the safekeeping of
assessment records.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442 / Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365 / Mr
D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105

CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE B: AUTOMOTIVE REF NO: DHET90/05/2023 (X2
POSTS)
Branch: Skills Development
Directorate: Indlela Artisan Training and Assessment
Re-advertised and candidates who had previously applied may re-apply
SALARY : R523 917 per annum, (OSD Scales)
CENTRE : Olifantsfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate national technical Diploma with related subjects in Panel Beater
and Vehicle Painter Trade Engineering or equivalent qualification. A Trade Test
Certificate in Panel Beater and Vehicle Painter or related trades coupled with
Assessor and Moderator Certificates. A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) in
technical training experience after qualifying as an artisan. Good knowledge of
Trade Test Regulations. Good knowledge of the Skills Development Act, 1998.
Good knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The candidate
must be able to assess candidates in Panel Beater and Vehicle Painter or
related trades. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Good report
writing. Good planning and organizing skills. Good verbal and written
communication skills. Good problem-solving skills. Good supervisory skills.
Ability to perform moderation within the panel beater and vehicle painter trades.
A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : This will include conducting trade testing in the Panel Beater and Vehicle
Painter trades as well as implementing and maintaining ARPL. Conduct
Moderation of Trade Tests internally and externally. Maintain and ensure the
safekeeping of assessment records. Assist the Deputy Director in carrying out
management and related activities where and when requested and supervise
Chief Artisan A and Trade Assistants. Implement and maintain PMDS for staff
reporting to him/her. Procurement and control of assessment equipment, tools,
and consumable stock. Procurement and control of assessment equipment,
tools, and consumable stock. Maintain safety in the workshop.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442 / Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365 / Mr
D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105

CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A: CARPENTER AND JOINER REF NO:
DHET91/05/2023
Branch: Skills Development
Directorate: Indlela Artisan Training and Assessment
Re-advertised and candidates who had previously applied may re-apply
SALARY : R434 787 per annum, (OSD Scales)
CENTRE : Olifantsfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate national technical certificate N3 in Civil Engineering or related
qualification. Qualified as a Carpenter and Joiner as well as an Assessor. A
minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of technical training or assessment
experience after qualifying as an artisan. An appropriate Trade Test Certificate
in Carpentry and Joiner trade. Any additional trade certificate in the civil
engineering field, as well as a Moderator Certificate, will be an advantage.
Knowledge of Skills Development Act, 1998, Occupational Health and Safety
Act and Trade Test Regulations. Must be able to assess candidates in
Carpentry and Joiner trades. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Good report writing. Good planning and organising skills. Good verbal and
written communication skills. Good problem-solving skills. Good supervisory
skills. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Will include Conducting assessment and ARPL in the Carpenter & Joiner,
Joiner, and Carpenter trades. Conduct Moderation of Trade Tests internally
and externally. Maintain and ensure the safekeeping of assessment records.
Supervise Trade Assistants. Assess the performance of staff reporting to
him/her. Procurement and control of assessment stock. Maintain safety in the
workshop, Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures. Assess the
performance of staff reporting to him/her. Conduct Moderation of Trade Tests
internally and externally. Maintain and ensure the safekeeping of assessment
records. Supervise Trade Assistants. Assess the performance of staff reporting
to him/her. Procurement and control of assessment stock. Maintain safety in
the workshop, Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures. Assess
the performance of staff reporting to him/her. Conduct Moderation of Trade
Tests internally and externally. Maintain and ensure the safekeeping of
assessment records. Supervise Trade Assistants. Assess the performance of
staff reporting to him/her. Procurement and control of assessment stock.
Maintain safety in the workshop, Adhere to health and safety policies and
procedures.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442 / Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365 / Mr
D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105

CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A: ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MECHANICIAN
REF NO: DHET92/05/2023
Branch: Skills Development
Directorate: Indlela Artisan Training and Assessment
SALARY : R434 787 per annum, (OSD Scales)
CENTRE : Olifantsfontein
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant National Technical Certificate N3 or a related qualification coupled
with three (3) years of trade-related experience after qualifying as an artisan
and an Electronic Mechanician Trade Certificate. An Assessor certificate. Valid
Driver’s license. Three years of artisan training or assessment experience in
Electronic Equipment Mechanics and experience in Radiotrician will be an
added advantage. Knowledge: Skills development act of 1998. Must be able to
assess candidates in Electronic Mechanician. Processes and criteria relating
to ARPL and Trade Testing. Occupational Health and Safety Act and Trade
Test Regulations. Skills: Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Good report writing, Planning, Organising, Controlling and Leading Skills.
Good Supervising Skills.
DUTIES : Conduct Assessment and ARPL in Electronic Mechanician. Maintain
Assessment Equipment and the Facilities. Maintain and ensure the
safekeeping of records. Supervise and Assess the Performance of Trade
Assistants. Procurement and control assessment stock. Maintain safety in the
workshop.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442 / Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365 / Mr
D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105

CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A: BOILERMAKER REF NO: DHET93/05/2023
Branch: Skills Development
Chief Directorate: Indlela Artisan Training and Assessment
SALARY : R434 787 per annum, (OSD Scales)
CENTRE : Olifantsfontein
REQUIREMENTS : A National Technical Certificate N3 or equivalent qualification in the trade area.
A Trade Test Certificate in relevant trade. An Assessor certificate. Three (3)
years of trade-related experience after qualifying as an artisan. At least two (2)
years of artisan training or assessment experience. Knowledge: Skills
Development Act, 1998. Must be able to conduct and moderate Trade Tests in
Boiler making and related trades. Must be able to conduct processes relating
to ARPL in the trade. Must be able to interpret and implement the ARPL Toolkit.
Must be able to interpret and adhere to Regulations governing Trade Testing.
Must be able to interpret and implement the Occupational Health and Safety
Act in all workshops. Skills: Good planning and organizing skills. Good report
writing skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Must be Computer
literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Supervisory and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage resources that includes human, assessment equipment and
material. Effective record keeping. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : will include conducting and moderate trade testing in the boiler-making trade
as well as implementing and maintaining ARPL. Conduct moderation of Trade
Testing internally and externally. Maintain and ensure the safekeeping of
assessment records. Supervise Trade Assistants. Procure assessment
equipment and material. Assess the performance of staff in the unit.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442 / Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365 / Mr
D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105

CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A: ELECTRICAL REF NO: DHET94/05/2023
Branch: Skills Development
Chief Directorate: Indlela Artisan Training and Assessment
SALARY : R434 787 per annum, (OSD Scales)
CENTRE : Olifantsfontein
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant National Technical Certificate N3 or equivalent qualification in the
trade area. A Trade Test Certificate in relevant trade. An Assessor certificate.
A valid driver’s license. Three (3) years of trade-related experience after
qualifying as an artisan. Two years’ artisan training or assessment experience.
Knowledge: Skills Development Act of 1998. Must be able to conduct and
moderate Trade Tests in the electrical and related trades. Must be able to
conduct processes relating to ARPL in the trade. Must be able to interpret and
implement the ARPL Toolkit. Must be able to interpret and adhere to
Regulations governing Trade Testing. Must be able to interpret and implement
the Occupational Health and Safety Act in all workshops. Skills: Good planning
and organizing skills. Good report writing skills. Good verbal and written
communication skills. Must be Computer literate (MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint). Supervisory and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage
resources that includes human, assessment equipment and material. Effective
record keeping.
DUTIES : will include conducting and moderating trade testing in Electrical trade as well
as implementing and maintaining ARPL. Conduct moderation of Trade Testing
internally and externally. Maintain and ensure the safekeeping of assessment
records. Supervise Trade Assistants.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442 / Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365 / Mr
D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105

CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A: REFRIGERATION MECHANIC REF NO:
DHET95/05/2023
Branch: Skills Development
Chief Directorate: Indlela Artisan Training and Assessment
SALARY : R434 787 per annum, (OSD Scales)
CENTRE : Olifantsfontein
REQUIREMENTS : A National Technical Certificate N3 in Refrigeration Engineering or related
qualification coupled with three (3) years of technical training or assessment
experience after qualifying as an artisan. Trade Test Certificate in Refrigeration
Mechanic and Assessor qualification. Registered with SARACCA as a
Refrigerant gas installer for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Any additional
trade certificate or qualification in the electrical engineering field as well as a
Moderator Certificate will be an advantage. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge:
Knowledge of Skills Development Act, 1998 and Trade Test Regulations.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Must be able to assess
candidates in Refrigeration Mechanics. Skills: Computer literacy (MS Word,
Excel, PowerPoint). Good report writing. Good planning and organizing skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills. Good problem-solving skills.
Good supervisory skills.
DUTIES : will include conducting assessments in the Refrigeration Mechanic trade and
implementing ARPL. Conduct audits of external Trade Test Centres. Maintain
and ensure the safekeeping of assessment records. Supervise Trade
Assistants. Assess the performance of staff reporting to him/her. Procurement
and control of assessment stock. Maintain safety in the workshop. Adhere to
health and safety policies and procedures.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442 / Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365 / Mr
D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105