Chief Artisan Grade A: Rigger

Requirements

A National Technical Certificate N3 or equivalent qualification coupled with three (3) to five (5) years supervisory and technical training experience after qualifying as an artisan. Trade Test Certificate in Rigging. Moderator and Assessor Experience. Any additional trade qualification in the Mechanical engineering field as well as a Moderator Certificate will be an advantage Knowledge: Knowledge of Skills Development Act, 1998 and Trade Test Regulations. Must be able to assess candidates in Rigging. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point). Good report writing. Good planning and organizing skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Good problem- solving skill. Good supervisory skills.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct assessment in the Rigging trade and implement ARPL. Conduct Moderation of Trade Test internally and externally. Conduct audits of external Trade Test centres. Maintain and ensure safekeeping of assessment records. 61 Supervise Trade Assistants Assess 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. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

How to Apply

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Notes

Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83. Only shortlist ted 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, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. 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/training-course/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 representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026