Artisan Aid X2

Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/94

Department: Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA)

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: Development and Social Facilitation

Chief Directorate: Rural Development and Land Reform

Programme: Sustainable Resource Management

Salary Level: 3

Remuneration: R 170 226.00 per annum

Location: Thulamahashe

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Job Description

Ability to read and write. Good
communication skills. Basic knowledge of maintenance within the built
environment and the ability to carry out routine manual tasks. Basic maintenance skills. Ability to work safely
with hand tools and electrical equipmen. Ability to work effectively as part of
a team. Physical fitness to perform routine manual duties. Good time-management
skills. Reliability, dependability and attention to detail. Ability to follow
instructions. Commitment to occupational health and workplace safety.

Requirements

Grade 10/ABET or a related
qualification recognised by SAQA. At least six (6) months' trade-related
experience. 

Duties

Assist with routine workshop,
maintenance and built environment activities under appropriate supervision.
Prepare work areas, materials, tools and equipment for maintenance activities.
Load, unload and transport workshop materials, tools, equipment and departmental
assets as required. Care for, clean and store tools and equipment, and report
damaged or defective items. Maintain clean, safe and orderly workshops, plant
rooms and work areas in compliance with occupational health and safety
requirements. Handle tools, materials and equipment responsibly to prevent
loss, damage or misuse. Perform other reasonable duties related to the post as
instructed by the supervisor.

More Information

Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign
qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South
African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be
considered. 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a
date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended
candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency
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, behavioral
preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

Correspondence
will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will
be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement
within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions
will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted
within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your
application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed
subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department
is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative
action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all
relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. S. Mogakane
082 338 2476 or Ms. M Matsoalela 072 459 8078