Artisan Production Grade A (X9 Posts)

 

🛠️ Artisan Production Grade A (X9 Posts) – Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure

📍 Locations & Reference Numbers:

• Vhembe District:

  • Makhado Building Maintenance (Painting) – Ref No: S.4/3/2/92 (X1 Post)

  • Hlanganani Building Maintenance (Painting) – Ref No: S.4/3/2/93 (X1 Post)

  • Thohoyandou Building Maintenance (Painting) – Ref No: S.4/3/2/94 (X1 Post)

  • Dzanani Building Maintenance (Bricklaying) – Ref No: S.4/3/2/95 (X1 Post)

• Sekhukhune District:

  • Tubatse Building Maintenance (Plumbing) – Ref No: S.4/3/2/20 (X1 Post)

  • Thabamoopo Building Maintenance (Welding) – Ref No: S.4/3/2/44 (X1 Post)

• Capricorn District:

  • Blouberg Building Maintenance (Painting) – Ref No: S.4/3/2/196 (X1 Post)

• Waterberg District:

  • Mokopane Mechanical Workshop (Electrical) – Ref No: S.4/3/2/111 (X1 Post)

• Mopani District:

  • Phalaborwa Building Maintenance – Ref No: S.4/3/8/108 (X1 Post)

💰 Salary: R253 341 per annum (OSD)

🕒 Job Type: Permanent

📌 Sector: Trades (Painting, Bricklaying, Plumbing, Welding, Electrical) / Building Maintenance / Public Sector

📁 Component: Building Maintenance / Mechanical Workshop

📅 Apply before: 25 September 2026 at 16h30

🏢 About the Employer – Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure (Limpopo)

The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is mandated to build, maintain, and manage provincial public buildings, government offices, and technical workshops. The department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and applications from women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

🎯 Purpose of the Role

The Artisan Production Grade A performs skilled trade-specific tasks (Painting, Bricklaying, Plumbing, Welding, or Electrical) across designated district cost centres and workshops, executing preventive maintenance, physical repairs, quality control, and structural refurbishment of government facilities.

📝 Key Responsibilities

• Design & Trade Production: Produce structural elements or components according to client specifications and trade standards; conduct rigorous quality assurance on all produced items.

• Maintenance & Technical Repairs: Inspect government facilities and machinery for technical defects; execute repairs in accordance with trade safety standards; test repaired systems/structures against operational requirements; perform scheduled preventive maintenance.

• Administration & Reporting: Keep updated job registers and maintenance logs; compile inputs for technical reports; maintain equipment; supervise and mentor junior support personnel and apprentices.

• Skills Development & Expertise: Maintain continuous individual development to stay current with modern trade technologies, tools, and regulatory procedures.

✅ Job Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate or equivalent technical qualification.

• An appropriate Trade Test Certificate as recognized by SAQA in the relevant trade (Painting, Bricklaying, Plumbing, Welding, or Electrical).

• A valid driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities).

• Technical Competencies: Technical analysis knowledge, computer-aided technical applications, trade legal compliance, technical report writing, and process knowledge.

• Generic Competencies: Problem-solving and analysis, decision-making, teamwork, creativity, self-management, customer focus, and planning and organizing.

🌟 Company Values & Culture

Employees within the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure are expected to demonstrate:

• High standards of workmanship, structural integrity, and asset preservation

• Adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations

• Pride in supporting state infrastructure delivery and public service accessibility

📧 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 form (2021 version) (obtainable from any Public Service Department or online at www.dpsa.gov.za). All fields in Part A, B, C, and D must be fully completed. Please ensure your Z83 is signed and clearly references the specific Reference Number of your preferred post and trade:

• Makhado (Painting): Ref No: S.4/3/2/92

• Hlanganani (Painting): Ref No: S.4/3/2/93

• Thohoyandou (Painting): Ref No: S.4/3/2/94

• Dzanani (Bricklaying): Ref No: S.4/3/2/95

• Tubatse (Plumbing): Ref No: S.4/3/2/20

• Thabamoopo (Welding): Ref No: S.4/3/2/44

• Blouberg (Painting): Ref No: S.4/3/2/196

• Mokopane (Electrical): Ref No: S.4/3/2/111

• Phalaborwa: Ref No: S.4/3/8/108

Application Options:

• Option 1: Online via eRecruitment

  Submit online via erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za.

  Note for Online Applicants: When applying through the eRecruitment system, you MUST attach your completed Z83, detailed CV, and copies of your qualifications, ID, and valid driver’s license.

• Option 2: Physical Hand Delivery / Postal Submission (District Specific)

  If submitting physically or via post, submit only your completed Z83 form and detailed CV (copies of qualifications/ID will only be requested if shortlisted).

  • Vhembe District: Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa / Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970.

  • Sekhukhune District: Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department / Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745.

  • Capricorn District: 15 Landros Mare Street, Polokwane, 0699 / Private Bag X9383, Polokwane, 0700.

  • Waterberg District: Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street, Modimolle, 0510 / Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510.

  • Mopani District: 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani / Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826.

📞 Enquiries

For position-related queries, please contact:

• Vhembe District: Mr. MF Mavhungu, Ms. M Muthabi, Mr. TI Tshipuke — ☎️ Tel: (015) 963 3790

• Sekhukhune District: Ms. Makalela RC, Mankge LJ, Mr. Mathabatha MJ — ☎️ Tel: (015) 636 8300 / 8330

• Capricorn District: Ms. Mothiba MM, Mr. Seleka BN, Mr. Maleka KJ, Ms. Mabolola DP — ☎️ Tel: (015) 287 5613 / 5610 / 5611 / 5612

• Waterberg District: Ms. Rammala MY, Ms. PE Hlaole — ☎️ Tel: (014) 718 3000 / 3040 / 3052 / 3027

• Mopani District: Mr. P Malesa, Ms. KS Mabunda, Ms. P Bila — ☎️ Tel: (015) 811 4000 / 4070 / 4075

🌍 Why Join the Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure?

As an Artisan Production Grade A, you will apply your technical trade skills to directly maintain, repair, and upgrade public service facilities across Limpopo Province.