Post 26/27 : Artisan Production: Painter (Grade A) Ref No: 2024/65
Salary: R230 898 per annum (OSD salary package)
Centre: Cape Town Regional Office
Requirements: Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Painting, Valid driver’s license. Knowledge of Occupational
Health and Safety Act 85, of 1993 and Regulations. It is expected of an official to have a general
knowledge to their respective Trades. Must have General knowledge of tools, equipment and
machinery in the workshop.
Duties: The successful candidate must be able to compile material quantities per project, will be
required to maintain all Government Buildings including new work to buildings, must be willing
to work overtime if and when required, and compile progress reports on projects and monitor
Artisan assistants and Learners. Report directly to Artisan Superintendent. Must have vast
knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. It will be expected of the
incumbent to participate in various expeditions including other Islands (Marion, Gough &
Antarctica) & Robben Island. The successful candidate must be prepared to climb ladders for
inspection, work in confined spaces, dust, heights and excessive heat.
Enquiries: Mr. E Ryklief, Tel: (021) 402 2163
Note: Kindly take note that with effect from 01 January 2021, DPSA approved the new Z83 Application
Form (obtainable from any Public Service Department); applicants are requested to use the new
application form and the Z83 form must be fully completed signed and initialled when submitted
as failure to do so may result in their application being disqualified. With regard to completion
of new Z83 form, part A and B must be fully filled, Part C on method of correspondence and
contact details must be fully filled, two questions relating to condition that prevent reappointment
under part F must be fully answered. Page 1 must be initialled, and applicants will not be
disqualified if they only sign page 2. Failure to comply with the above, applicants will be
disqualified. To streamline the recruitment process to be more responsive to the public, as well
as to create more protective measures during the pandemic by avoiding over-crowding and curb
the costs incurred by applicants such measures should include the following regarding
certification: Please not note that applicants are not required to submit certified copies of
qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a
detailed Curriculum Vitae. The communication from HR of the department regarding
requirements of certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore only
shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the
day of the interview following communication from HR. The application for employment Form
(Z83) provides under the sectional “additional information” that candidates who are selected for
interviews will be requested to furnish additional certified information that may be requested to
make final decision. It must be borne in mind that when a document is certified as a true copy
of an original, the certifier only confirms it being a true copy of the original presented. Therefore,
the certification process does not provide validation of the authenticity of the original document.
The validation occurs when the documents is verified for authenticity. Regulation 67 (9) requires
the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and
these read with Regulations (57) (c) which requires the finalization of Personnel Suitability
Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for
employment. Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified. Should you not have
heard from us within the next months, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Note: It
is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign and other qualifications are evaluated
by SAQA. Recognition of prior learning will only be considered on submission of proof by
candidates. Kindly note that appointment will be subject to verification of qualifications, any
disciplinary proceeding and a security clearance. Posted, hand-delivered or email applications
will be accepted, late applications will not be accepted.
Applications: Cape Town Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works,
Private Bag X9027, Cape Town, 8000. Or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Customs House, Lower
Heerengracht Street, Cape Town or email to:
Re*************@dp*.za
For Attention: Ms. C Rossouw