PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: FREE STATE

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY, ROADS AND TRANSPORT
It is the Department’s intention to promote Equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these
posts with a candidate whose appointment/promotion/transfer will promote representativity in line with
the numeric targets contained in our Employment Equity Plan.

APPLICATIONS : For The Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport to be
submitted to: Acting Chief Director: Fleet Management, Cnr Harvey & Rhodes
Avenue, Oranjesig, Bloemfontein, 9300 or delivered by Hand at Government
Garage Building, Bloemfontein. Applications can also be emailed in this
address: fleetrecruitment@freetrans.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 15 August 2025

NOTE : Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport – Fleet Management
trading entity, Directions to applicants: All applications must be submitted on a
New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at
www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service
Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only;
contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be
indicated). 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 communication from Human Resources. Each
application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed by the
Applicant. The application must indicate the correct Job title, the office where
the position is advertised and the Reference number as stated in the advert.
Failure by the applicant to fully complete, sign and initial the application form
will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you
be in a possession of Foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an
evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
Dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from
country of origin when shortlisted. All non-SA Citizens will be required to submit
a copy of proof of South African permanent residence when shortlisted.
Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will
not be considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel
suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification,
citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification).
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not
been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this
advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The
Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the
advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned
requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The
Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all
the requested documents will result in the Application not being considered
during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to
enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3
months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance
three (3) months after appointments.

POST 27/205 : CHIEF ARTISAN GRADE A MECHANICAL (X3 POSTS)

SALARY : R480 261 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Bloemfontein Ref No: FMTE 01/07/2025
Kroonstad Ref No: FMTE 02/07/2025
Bethlehem Ref No: 03/07/2025

REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Diesel Mechanic). 10 Years experience
required as an Artisan / Artisan Foreman. Valid driver’s license. Special
requirements (Skills needed): Experience in a Vehicle Mechanical environment
would be preferred. Ability to communicate effectively in English at all levels.
Technical report writing. Project Management. Computer aided technical
applications. Knowledge of Legal Compliance. Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making skills. Change Management. Planning and organising skills.
Knowledge of Production process and skills. Financial Management. Technical
design and analysis knowledge.

DUTIES : Supervision of workshop personnel and their workload. Ensuring internal
training. Administration tasks. Assisting in budget requirements and spending
of budget allocation. Control of stores and spares. Job-card admin via
Computer system (OSIS). Attend relevant meetings. Ensure compliance of the
OHAS Act.