Artisan Foreman: Equipment Maintenance Electrical
Government Printing Works
Pretoria · · fulltime
Posted 14 Nov 2026
About
Maintain and repair GPW equipment, manage maintenance planning, quality, SHERQ and staff. Requires Grade 10 or equivalent, electrical trade test, five years' equipment and service maintenance experience, and a driver's licence.
Salary: R397 329 per annum, (OSD)
Reference: GPW 26/018
Duty station: Pretoria
How to apply
Submit an application on form Z83, indicating reference GPW 26/018, with full particulars to the department in which the vacancy exists. Applications: Link: GPW 26/018.
ApplyResponsibilities
- 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.
- 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 programs 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.
- Prepare maintenance and repair reports.
- Participate in Safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ) in the Division.
- Supervise and develop staff.
- Observe and participate in the development of policies and procedures.
- Keep up to date with new developments in the functional area.
Qualifications
- Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship.
- Trade Test Certificate in Electrical (trade tested electrician).
- Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
- At least 5 years’ post apprenticeship experience in Equipment and Service Maintenance.
- 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 license is required.