
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.
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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