DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Public Works is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose appointment will promote representatively, will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this
regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 15 September 2023 at 16H00
NOTE
Kindly take note that with effect from 01 January 2021, DPSA approved the new Z83 Application Form (obtainable from any Public Service department);
applicants are requested to use the new application form and the Z83 form must be signed when submitted as failure to do so will result in their application
being disqualified. With regard to completion of new Z83 form, part A and B must be fully filled, Part C on method of correspondence and contact details
must be fully filled, two questions relating to condition that prevent reappointment under part F must be fully answered. Page 1 must be initialled,
failure to comply with the above, applicants will be disqualified. To streamline the recruitment process to be more responsive to the public, as well as to
create more protective measures during the pandemic by avoiding overcrowding and curb the costs incurred by applicants such measures should
include the following regarding certification: Advertisement and accompanying notes must clearly capture the requirements for the certification to reflect that
applicants, Please not note that applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the
Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. The communication from HR of the department regarding requirements of certified documents will be limited to
shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview
following communication from HR. The application for employment Form (Z83) provides under the sectional “additional information” that candidates who are
selected for interviews will be requested to furnish additional certified information that may be requested to make final decision. It must be borne in
mind that when a document is certified as a true copy of an original, the certifier only confirms it being a true copy of the original presented. Therefore, the
certification process does not provide validation of the authenticity of the original document. The validation occurs when the documents is verified for
authenticity. Regulation 67 (9) requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and these read with
Regulations (57) (c) which requires the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being
fit and proper for employment. Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified. Should you not have heard from us within the next months,
please regard your application as unsuccessful. Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign and other qualifications are evaluated by
SAQA. Recognition of prior learning will only be considered on submission of proof by candidates. Kindly note that the appointment will be subject to
verification of qualifications and a security clearance. Faxed or late applications will NOT be accepted. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal
vetting and verification processes. Should you not have heard from us within the next 3 months, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following position was advertised in Public
Service Vacancy Circular 28 dated 18 August 2023, (1) Senior Administration Officer: Transport Ref No: 2023/319 (2) Artisan Bricklayer: Workshop Ref no:
2023/323 (3) Supervisor: Cleaning Services Ref No: 2023/328 (X2 Posts), please be informed that the positions mentioned circular 28 are being withdraw.
And Kindly note that the following position was advertised in Public Service
Vacancy Circular 30 dated 25 August 2023 (1) General Worker: Movable Assets Management Ref No: 2023/348, Centre: Cape Town it was advertised
with incorrect number of posts which was (X1 post), the correct number will be General Worker: Movable Assets Management Ref No: 2023/348, Centre:
Cape Town (X4 Posts), the closing date is extended to 15 September 2023.
POST 31/79 : ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A: ELECTRICAL REF NO: 2023/370
SALARY : R223 620 per annum (OSD salary package)
CENTRE : Durban Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS
Passing of an Electrical Trade Test in terms of the Provisions of Section 13 (2) (h) of the Manpower Training Act, 1981, as amended or a certificate issued
under the provision of the repealed section 27 of the Act, Minimum of 2 years qualified as an Artisan. Valid Driver’s license code 8 or more. Knowledge of
OHS Act. Problem solving skills, ability to communicate effectively at operational level. Supervision skills. Technical skills.
DUTIES
Maintenance including new work to electrical infrastructure works. Maintain tool. Compile material quantities per project. Supervise assistants and trainees.
Do quotations for materials and tools. Report technical faults. Perform electrical related duties. Do electrical faults finding. To work after hours and over the
weekends when requested to do so. Compile and update on job cards allocated to you. Transport electrical officials, tools & equipment to sites. Mentor electrical trainees and general workers.
ENQUIRIES : Mr MM Zuma Tel: (072) 406 5212
APPLICATIONS : Durban Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of
Public Works, Private Bag X54315, Durban, 4000. Hand Deliver at Corner Dr Pixley Kasem and Samora Machel Streets Durban. For Attention: Ms NS Nxumalo.
All the best with your applications