DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Government Printing Works

Artisan Foreman: Equipment Maintenance Electrical

Salary or stipendR397 329 per annum, (OSD)

The Department of Government Printing Works is looking for a Artisan Foreman: Equipment Maintenance Electrical. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

PretoriaApplications close 13 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/41, page 34

Reference number
GPW 26/018
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
13 November 2026
Centre
Pretoria
Directorate
Comply with all OHSA safety — Engineering

What you will need

  • Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship.
  • Trade Test Certificate in Electrical (trade tested electrician).
  • Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
  • Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance.
  • Good knowledge of applicable processes and equipment.
  • Understanding of all relevant human resources legislative framework, regulations and prescripts.
  • Understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHREQ) management requirements Act, Skills Development Act.
  • A valid driver's licence is required.

Experience

At least 5 years’ post apprenticeship experience in Equipment and Service Maintenance.

Driver's licence

A valid driver's licence is required.

Skills and competencies

  • Understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHREQ) management requirements Act, Skills Development Act.

Key responsibilities

  • Ensure effective and efficient maintenance and repair of equipment: Assist with the accurate analysis of equipment specifications and equipment capacity data and perform mathematical calculations to determine Reliability Centered Maintenance schedules.
  • Support the maintenance of previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times, considering the Maintenance Plan.
  • Monitor the timely issuing of the equipment maintenance plans to Factory Managers.
  • Ensure the escalating and expediting of operations that delay maintenance schedules and production, and alter schedules in collaboration with the Maintenance Planning, Scheduling and Monitoring Division, to meet unforeseen circumstances.
  • Conduct regular inspections of all GPW equipment as instructed by GPW management, to identify potential issues, malfunctions, or safety hazards.
  • Establish and execute preventative maintenance programmes to ensure the ongoing reliability and longevity of all GPW equipment.
  • Perform and monitor quality assurance ensuring that all maintenance and repair work is compliant with the standards set by GPW: Confer with department/business unit supervisors to determine status and quality of scheduled maintenance.
  • Prepare maintenance and repair reports.
  • Assist in developing and implementing programme to improve Mean Time To Repair and Mean Time Between Failure and any other strategic maintenance aspect as instructed by GPW Management.
  • Participate in Safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ) in the

Additional details

  • Grade: National

How to apply

Link: GPW 26/018

  • Enquiries: Mr. T Tsebe
  • Telephone: (012) 748 6288

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