- Company
- Government Printing Works
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Job type
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Grade 10
- Salary
- R397 329 per annum, (OSD)
- Reference
- GPW 26/018
- Closing date
- 17 November 2026 (14 days left)
About this post
Government Printing Works is looking for an Artisan Foreman: Equipment Maintenance Electrical in Pretoria. It is a permanent post, paying R397 329 per annum (OSD).
Section: Directorate: Engineering
Closing date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- 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 Maintenance.
- 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 Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHREQ) management requirements Act, Skills Development Act.
- A valid driver's license is required.
What you’ll do
- 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.
- Support 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 that 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 safety 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 programmes 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.
Tips before you apply
- Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
- Quote the reference number GPW 26/018 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: Link: GPW 26/018
Enquiries: Mr. T Tsebe Tel No: (012) 748 6288
Closing date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment. NB: Picture/Snapshot, Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. Indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initiated and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned instructions/requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of a SMS Pre- entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG). Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre-Entry Certificate and have completed the course. The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants own expense. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/SMS pre-entry programme. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process es, behavioural preferences, emotional…
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Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026 (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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