artisan (production level) - electrical: building maintenance (elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 06/2026

Apply for artisan (production level) - electrical: building maintenance (elsenburg) at department of western cape department of agriculture. Closing date 2026-03-23.

Job Summary

Department: western cape department of agriculture

Directorate: infrastructure support / building maintenance

Province: western cape

Reference: AGR 06/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-23

Salary: R243,597 - R270,357

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 6

Centre: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government

Minimum Qualification

Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Electrical

Experience Required

Determined by OSD Grade (A, B, or C) in Electrical Maintenance

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Proficiency in technical analysis and electrical design
  • Knowledge of legal compliance and legislative frameworks in the public service
  • Technical report writing and analytical problem-solving
  • Ability to work independently in a specialized agricultural research environment (Elsenburg)
  • Customer focus and responsiveness

Requirements

  • Relevant experience in electrical maintenance and repair of infrastructure
  • Valid (Code B or higher) driving licence

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Design and execute new electrical installations across departmental infrastructure
  • Perform routine electrical maintenance and emergency repairs on existing buildings
  • Provide general maintenance and repair support for the sub-directorate facilities
  • Manage administrative tasks including procurement of materials and expenditure control for electrical projects

Salary Detail

Remunaration

  • Grade A: R243597- R270357 PER ANNUM.
  • Grade B: R285816- R317211 PER ANNUM.
  • Grade C: R332061 - R408048 PER ANNUM (SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED AS PER OSD PRESCRIPTS).

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Reference No:

AGR 06/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: AGR 06/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise to test relevant electrical elements, such as fault finding, circuit design, or knowledge of SANS wiring codes.
The salary is based on the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD). Grade A, B, or C is determined by the years of post-qualification experience as an Artisan, as verified by your service records.
While the notes mention the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela), this is usually a standard departmental footer. However, if the department insists on this requirement for Level 6/Artisan roles, candidates will need to complete the 120-hour online course before final appointment.

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