POST 16/53 : CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A REF NO: LDARD 13/3/2024 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R455 223 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Head Office: Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus an appropriate Trade Test Certificate or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification
as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 10 years post qualification experience required as an
Artisan/Artisan Foreman. A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities).
Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Technical Competencies: Project management, Technical
design and analysis, knowledge, Computer-aided technical applications, Knowledge of legal
compliance, Technical report writing, Technical consulting, Production process knowledge and
skills. Generic Competencies: Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Teamwork,
Creativity, Change management, Financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness,
Communication, Computer skills, Planning and organising.
DUTIES : To manage all aspects of technical design, production, operation and maintenance activities.
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 utilization 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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Mabula NJ Tel No: (015) 294 3582, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294 3395, Ms. Mothapo
RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015)294 3587
APPLICATIONS : Applicants must quote the relevant reference number on the application and forward to the below
addresses:
Head Office: Polokwane; Tompi Seleka College of Agriculture, Madzivhandila College of
Agriculture; Mara Research Centre; Mokopane and Makhado Laboratory Services; LDARD: The
Head of Department, Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9487,
Polokwane 0700 or hand delivered to: Office 48, Temo Towers Floor 2, 67/69 Biccard Street,
Polokwane, 0699.
Mopani District: The Director Mopani District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development,
Private Bag X577, Giyani 0826 or hand delivered to: Old Parliamentary Building, Giyani 0826.
Waterberg District: The Director Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural
Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle 0510 or hand delivered to: NTK Building, Modimolle
0510.
Capricorn District: The Director: Capricorn District, Limpopo Agriculture and Rural
Development, Private Bag X28, Chuenespoort 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 28 Next to Traffic
Government offices.
Sekhukhune District: The Director: Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Agriculture and Rural
Development, Private Bag X01, Chuenespoort 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 27 Next to Traffic
Government offices.
Vhembe District: The Director: Vhembe District, Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development,
Private Bag X2247, Sibasa 0970 or Physical address: Handed in at Makwarela Government
offices.
CLOSING DATE : 31 May 2024 @ 16H00
NOTE : Applications should be submitted on the prescribed 2021 Z83 form obtainable from all
Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.gov.za. Applicants must utilize the
most recent Z83 application for employment form as issued by the Minister for the Public Service
and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulation, 2016, as amended,
failure to do so will results in disqualification. The z83 form must be fully completed, duly signed,
dated and initialed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to completion
of the new z83 form by the applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D should be
completed. In Part B, all fields must be completed in full except the following; South African
applicants need not provide passport numbers, If an applicant responds “no” to the question I’
Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private Company
conducting business with the State?” then the answer to the next question “In the event that you
are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interests?” can
be left blank or indicated as not applicable. A “not applicable” or blank response will be allowed
on the question “if your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and
particulars of registration”, if you are not in possession of such registration. Noting there is limited
space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see
attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required
information. If the information required is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified.
It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants
are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The question related to conditions
that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered. The declaration should be
completed and signed. The application must include only completed and signed Z83 form and A
recently updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience). Certified copies of
Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s
license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the
date of the interview date. The applicant may submit additional information separately where the
space provided on z83 form is not sufficient. Applicants who apply for more than one position are
requested to submit separate applications for each position they wish to apply for.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only due to the large number of
applications we envisage to receive and if you have not heard from us within 90 days of the
closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. However, should there
be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to, within 90 days, request reasons from
the Department for any administrative action which has adversely affected them in terms of
section 5(1)(2) of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000. By virtue of applying, you
are consenting that the department should subject you to personnel suitability checks e.g. the
verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks,
financial check and security vetting. Candidates with foreign qualifications are advised to attach
SAQA accreditation of their qualifications. Successful incumbents will be expected to sign a
performance agreement within three months of the assumption of duty and be required to disclose
their financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. Failure to comply with above
requirements will results in the disqualification of the application. The Department reserves the
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right not to make any appointment to the advertised posts. The employment decision shall be
informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. Note: Due to austerity measure, the
department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates
attending interviews.
