CHIEF ARTISAN: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
CHIEF ARTISAN: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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 : 24 November 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 pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For
more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. 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
employment. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race,
gender, and disability) in the organisation. Women and people living with
disability will receive preference in all DHET posts”
CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE B: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING REF NO:
DHET33/10/2023
Branch: Skills Development
Chief Directorate: National Artisan Development
SALARY : R523 917 per annum
CENTRE : Olifantsfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate National Technical Diploma with relevant subjects in
Mechanical Engineering. Trade Test Certificate in Fitting and Turning,
Mechanical Fitter or Tool Maker. Assessor and Moderator Certificates. A
minimum of three (3) years of supervision experience in an Artisan Training or
Assessment Environment. Five (5) years of technical facilitator/ instructor
experience post apprenticeship. Knowledge: Skills Development Act of 1998.
Must be able to conduct and moderate trade tests in Mechanical Engineering
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. 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, assessment equipment and material. Effective
record keeping. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Conduct and moderate trade testing in the Motor Mechanic trade as well as
implement and maintain ARPL. Conduct Moderation of Trade Tests internally
and externally. Maintain and ensure 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 and material. Maintain
safety in the workshop. Assess the performance of staff in the unit.
ENQUIRIES : Ms X Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 213 5513 / Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442 /
Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365