Artisan Foreman Grade A: Proclaimed Fishing Harbours Management

Closing date: 19 Oct 2026
Department: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Reference number: FIM27/2026

Salary: R397 329 per annum, (OSD)

Centre: Cape Town (Paarden Eiland)

Requirements

Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Electrical/ Fitting/ Fitting and Turning.
Must have five (5) years’ relevant post qualification experience as an Artisan.
Knowledge of maintenance procedures and technical management.
Experience and knowledge of dry docking and welding.
Knowledge and understanding of the Marine Living Resource Act ,1998 (Act No.18 of 1998)
and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
Basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act,1993. Skills in general administration,
basic finance principles and equipment management.
A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

Conduct repairs and maintenance of civil infrastructure.
Upkeep state buildings, road infrastructure, perimeter walls, road markings and traffic signs.
Facilitate tarred surface repairs/ conduct repairs and maintenance of electrical mechanical installation, water and sewage reticulation.
Upkeep of 10 winch motor, 8 cranes and hydraulic equipment.
Maintain sewage pumps, sewage/storm water channel, and general plumbing and gutters.
Participate in harbour projects/programmes and attend site meetings.
Manufacture equipment and parts.
Design, manufacture and maintain specialized repair and maintenance equipment.
Conduct urgent repairs to slip arms in workshop.
Conduct emergency repairs and administration.

Enquiries

Ms N Xabendlini at (082) 782 7530, Email NXabendlini@dffe.gov.za

Applications

All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

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