ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A: PROCLAIMED FISHING HARBOURS MANAGEMENT

Job Overview

An Artisan Foreman Grade A position is available in Cape Town (Paarden Eiland) within Proclaimed Fishing Harbours Management. The role requires an appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Electrical, Fitting, or Fitting and Turning, along with 5 years of post-qualification artisan experience. Key duties involve conducting repairs and maintenance on civil infrastructure, electrical mechanical installations, winches, cranes, and hydraulic equipment, as well as managing harbour projects and emergency repairs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct repairs and maintenance of civil infrastructure.
• Upkeep state buildings, road infrastructure, perimeter walls, road markings and traffic signs.
• Facilitate tarred surface repairs and 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.

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