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Artisan Foreman: Equipment Maintenance Electrical

GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS

Pretoria, Gauteng Posted 31 Oct 2026 Closes in 17 days
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Vacancy at a glance

Reference number GPW 26/018
DPSA post POST39/41
Company / organisation GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS
Salary R397 329 p.a., (OSD)
Posted 31 Oct 2026
Closing date 17 Nov 2026

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Overview

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. Sup port the maintenance of previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times, considering the Maintenance Plan.

Requirements

  • 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 Maintenanc e
  • 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 Serv ice Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHREQ) management requirements Act, Skills Development Act
  • A valid driver's license is required

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
  • Sup port 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 t hat 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 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: Confer with department/business unit supervisors to determine status and quality of scheduled maintenance
  • Prepare maintenance and repair reports
  • Assist in developing and implementing program 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 Division: Comply with all OHSA s afety requirements
  • Monitor and mitigate plant related safety risks
  • Ensure that SHERQ processes are adhered to
  • Participate in all SHERQ activities within GPW as and when required
  • Supervise and develop staff: Participate in and monitor the training progr ammes in the Division
  • Conduct performance assessment: Manage attendance, leave, and discipline in accordance with HR prescripts
  • Observe and participate in the development of policies and procedures: Participate in the developing, review, implementing and complying with the relevant procedures and policies as required by GPW
  • Keep up to date with new developments in the functional area

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Mr. T Tsebe Tel No: (012) 748 6288

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