Artisan Foreman Grade A at DFFE, Paarden Eiland. R397 329 per year. Closes 19 October 2026. Requirements and how to apply.
| Job Title | Artisan Foreman Grade A: Proclaimed Fishing Harbours Management |
| Employer | Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment |
| Reference Number | FIM27/2026 |
| Category | Trades & Maritime |
| Number of Posts | 1 |
| Location | Paarden Eiland (Western Cape), South Africa |
| Employment Type | Full-time (permanent) |
| Date Posted | 2 October 2026 |
| Closing Date | 19 October 2026 at 16:00 |
| Status | Open for applications |
| Salary | R397 329 per year |
| Minimum Qualification | Trade test / professional certificate |
| Experience Required | 5 years |
About this Artisan Foreman Grade A: Proclaimed Fishing Harbours Management position
Introduction
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has opened applications for an Artisan Foreman Grade A (Proclaimed Fishing Harbours Management) in Paarden Eiland (Western Cape). The advertised pay is R397 329 per year, and the deadline is 19 October 2026. Below is a plain-English walk-through of the duties, the entry requirements and exactly how to submit your application. It is a trades-and-operations post at a working fishing harbour, where practical skills, safety awareness and reliability count for a lot.
About the Employer
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is the national department responsible for forests, marine and coastal resources, and environmental management, including the fishing harbours it runs along the coast.
Responsibilities
What you will be doing in this role:
- Conduct repairs and maintenance of civil infrastructure
- Upkeep state buildings, road infrastructure, perimeter walls, road markings and traffic signs
- Facilitate tarred surface repairs/ 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
Required Qualifications
Qualification and experience
- 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
Job Benefits and Perks
- Advertised pay: R397 329 per year (OSD scale)
- Public Service employment with a performance agreement and employment contract on appointment
How to Apply
- Complete the new Z83 application form (the version effective from 1 January 2021). Old forms are rejected.
- Attach an up-to-date CV. Do not send certified copies yet - only shortlisted candidates are asked for those, on or before the interview day.
- Quote the correct job title (Artisan Foreman Grade A: Proclaimed Fishing Harbours Management) and reference number (FIM27/2026) on your application.
- Submit online at https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/.
- When applying online, merge your Z83 and CV into one attachment (PDF) and use the correct email address for the post.
- Deadline: 19 October 2026 at 16:00. Late applications are not considered.
- If you have not heard back within three months of the closing date, treat your application as unsuccessful.
Enquiries: Ms N Xabendlini at (082) 782 7530, Email NXabendlini@dffe.gov.za
Always confirm details against the official Public Service Vacancy Circular before you apply.
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