Artisan Producton Grade A: Mechanical (X7 Posts)

Closing date: 11 Sep 2026
Department: Free State - Free State Department of Police, Roads and Transport

Reference number: FMTE 12/08/2026; FMTE 13/08/2026; FMTE 14/08/2026; FMTE 15/08/2026

Salary: R253 341 per annum, (OSD)

Centre: Motheo (X1 Post); Lejweleputswa (X1 Post); Thabo Mofutsanyane (X2 Posts); Bloemfontein (X3 Posts)

Requirements

Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) in Diesel Mechanical.
Experience in vehicle, heavy vehicle, construction plant, earthmoving equipment or related
mechanical maintenance environments will be an added advantage.
Applicants are required to be able to perform duties at workshops, districts and field/operational sites.
A post-matric qualification will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills: Technical analysis and fault finding; vehicle, plant and equipment maintenance; diesel, mechanical, basic electrical and hydraulic
systems; maintenance and repair practices; technical and legal compliance; technical report writing; computer-aided technical applications; problem
solving; decision making; teamwork; communication; computer skills; planning and organising.

Duties

Inspect, diagnose, service, maintain, repair and test vehicles, plant and equipment in accordance with prescribed standards and schedules.
Perform
preventative and corrective maintenance and provide breakdown and field support where required.
Ensure quality of completed work; maintain job cards, maintenance records and registers; compile relevant reports and provide
inputs into operational planning.
Ensure the safe use of tools and equipment and compliance with applicable technical and safety requirements.
Supervise and mentor support personnel where required and maintain technical expertise through continuous development.

Enquiries

Mr. J Kwalepe at 060 843 5868

Applications

can also be emailed in the following address:
fleetchiefartisan@freetrans.gov.za

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