Chief Artisan Grade A (Mechanical) (X3 Posts) Salary : R499 470 Per Annum, (Osd) Centre : Ladysmith Region (X1 Post): Mechanical, Ladysmith

Requirements

An appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Earth Moving Equipment Mechanic / Construction Plant Mechanic / Diesel Mechanic / Tractor Mechanic; plus Ten (10) years post qualification experience as an Artisan / Artisan Foreman; plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum Code C1). Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Project management knowledge. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Knowledge of computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Knowledge of technical report writing. Knowledge of technical consulting. Production, process knowledge and skills. Decision making and team work skills. Creativity and change-management skills. Financial management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness skills. Communication skills. Planning and organizing skills. Computer literacy. Problem solving and analysis skills.

Key Responsibilities

Manage technical services: Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Technicians / Artisans and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide inputs into existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality assurance in line with specifications. Manage administrative and related functions: Provide inputs into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan. Update databases. Manage artisans and related personnel and assets. Financial Management: Control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related activities and services. People management: Manage the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of technical services according to organizational needs and requirements. Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. Maintain and advance expertise: Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research / literature studies on technical / engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies / councils on technical / engineering- related matters.

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It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions.