Artisan Chief Grade A Equipment Maintenance Jobs in South Africa

The Government Printing Works is looking for an Artisan Chief Grade A: Equipment Maintenance in Pretoria. This senior trade role leads equipment maintenance work that keeps secure and commercial printing production running reliably.

About the department and the work

The Government Printing Works produces secure documents and commercial printed material for government. Its printing and finishing equipment must be maintained to a high standard, because breakdowns affect quality, turnaround times and security. The Artisan Chief will provide senior technical leadership in that maintenance environment.

Role details and duties

The post is a senior maintenance leadership role in equipment maintenance. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance work on production equipment, support reliable plant operation, and guide artisans and other maintenance staff in carrying out planned and corrective maintenance to the required standard. Safety, quality and good record-keeping are central to the role, as is working within the department’s production and maintenance procedures.

Requirements

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship, with a Trade Test in Mechanical, as a trade-tested fitter.
• A minimum of 10 years of appropriate experience after the apprenticeship.
• At least 3 years at Artisan Foreman level.
• Security clearance.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Where to find and apply safely

Use the Apply button on this page, which links to the original Government Printing Works section of DPSA Circular 39 of 2026. Read the full original advertisement before applying, and use only the application route stated there. Never pay for a government job, and never share banking details or passwords with anyone offering to speed up an application.

Practical tips

Show your fitter trade test clearly, then set out your post-apprenticeship maintenance experience and your time at foreman level, with examples of equipment reliability, planned maintenance and team supervision.

How the process works

Applications are assessed against the stated requirements, and shortlisted candidates may be invited to further assessment or interview. Only shortlisted candidates are normally contacted, so keep your contact details up to date.

Important information

This page is informational only and is not the employer. The closing date stated in the source is 17 November 2026, with the walk-in time given as 16:00 and the online time as 23:59. The reference number is GPW 26/014, and the Circular 39 post number is 39/37. The centre is Pretoria, and the salary is R499 470 per annum, OSD. Confirm the closing date and reference number in the original advertisement before applying.

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