Artisan: Mechanical (Constable)

POST: Artisan: Mechanical (Constable)
LOCATION: Brixton Garage, Gauteng
LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: Band A, R 189 279 per annum
REFERENCES: GP 9/9/22 (1 post)

Generic Requirements:
 Applicants must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post;
 Be (proficient) in at least two official languages, of which one must be English;
 Must be a South African citizen;
 Must have no previous convictions or pending criminal / departmental or civil cases;
 Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s license;
 Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and
fingerprint verification;
 Must not have tattoo/s marks which will be visible when wearing SAPS summer uniform
(Police Act posts).

Additional Post Requirements:
 Relevant valid Trade Test Certificate in the field of the post, in terms of the Skills
Development Amendment Act 37/2008;
 Applicable post- Trade Test Certificate experience in the field of the post will be an
advantage.

Core Functions:
 Perform quality and cost effective repairs and maintenance of SAPS vehicles;
 Ensure a clean and safe working environment;
 Diagnose, strip and determine the parts required for services;
 Complete parts request list for the parts required per vehicle;
 Complete job card with regards to work done and actual time taken;
 Ensure safe keeping of tools and equipment;
 Mentor apprentices under supervision;
 Comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act (Act 83 of 1995).

General:

 Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website www.saps.gov.za/careers
and at SAPS recruitment offices) will be accepted. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer
be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so
may result in the rejection of the application.
 The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on
the application form.

 A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form.
 Copies do not have to be certified and original documentation must be produced during the
selection process as requested.

 Uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID, Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications
obtained, proof of Academic Record of qualifications/s from recognized institution (SAQA
accredited) service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, proof of relevant
experience in the field of the post and motor vehicle driver’s license, must be attached to the
application.
 Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification checking
with the relevant institutions. The South African Police Service will verify the residential
address of applicants and conduct reference checks.

 Appointments will be made in terms of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 as applicable
to the post environment.
 Applicants appointed under the Police Service Act, 1995 will be subjected to a medical
assessment by a medical practitioner as determined by SAPS prescripts.
 Applicants appointed under the Police Service Act, 1995 will be subjected to undergo a lateral
entry training programme at a SAPS training institution, where applicable.
 Applications must be mailed / submitted timeously. Late applications will not be accepted
or considered.
 The closing date for applications is 2022-09-28 at 15:30
 If a candidate is short-listed, it will be expected of him / her to undergo a personal interview as
well as a practical assessment.
 Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified posts, will be vetted in
terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007
(Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate, whose
particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child
Protection Register, will be disqualified from the process.
 The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that
all new appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31 January 2015
provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample in order to determine their forensic DNA
profile. The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the
Elimination Index of the National Forensic DNA Database.
 All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening and reference checking.
 Persons who retired from the Public Service by taking a severance package, early retirement
or for medical reasons are excluded.
 Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been
contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your
application was unsuccessful.
 The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement
thereof.
 The South African Police Service is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and it is
the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts.
Persons whose transfer / appointment will promote representivity will therefore receive
preference.
 In the light of the high volume of applications envisaged, no faxes, or e-mails will be accepted
and telephonic confirmations will not be done.
 APPLICATIONS: Applications may be hand-delivered to: Arthur Block Park, 7 Dolphin
Street, Mayfair.

 ENQUIRIES: Enquiries may be directed to, Lieutenant Colonel Henning / Captain Lennox /
Captain Barnard (Tel No: (011) 274-7913 / 7424 / 7423)

Information

Application Form

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