CHIEF ARTISAN

Department of Health

Reference number: UTHUK 07/2026
Salary: R499 470 per annum. Plus 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional) and Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements)
Centre: Uthukela District Office
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent; Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in terms of section 13(2)(h) of the Manpower Act of 1981 as amended Valid driver’s license, ten years post qualification experience required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of experience/ service certificate endorsed by HR Department Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: Project management technical design and analysis knowledge Computer-aided technical applications Knowledge of legal compliance technical report writing technical consulting Production, process knowledge and skills Problem solving and analysis Decision making Change management financial management Customer focus and responsiveness Communication Computer skills Planning and organizing.

Duties

Investigate and rectify complaints from staff and community members on infrastructural matters. To perform frequent site inspections during building and construction operations to ensure that specifications and plans are adhered to. Inspect possible new clinic sites and provide technical guidance in the planning and the maintenance of existing clinics to prevent and alleviate construction and maintenance difficulties. Attend planning and process meetings and PHC clinics meetings to identify deficiencies and possible areas for improvement. Ensure the effective, efficient and economical management of allocated resources and provide emergency responses to incidents of disaster and damage to infrastructure by mobilizing contractors and service providers to assist with repairs.

Where to send your application

All applications should be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager, UThukela Health District Office, Private Bag X9958, Ladysmith, 3370 OR Hand Deliver to: 32 Lyell Street, Ladysmith, 3370 or Email to UthukelaDistrictHealth.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za and apply online Siyathesha Waya Waya eservice.

Enquiries

Mr. M.A.C Asvat Tel No: (036) 631 2202, Ext. 101

Note

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Note: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za.The application form (Z83) must be completed in full and accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae only. 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. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. Ref 13/2018. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for these posts. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered”. Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. African Males are encouraged to apply due to employment equity target. Please note that due to financial constraint no resettlement fees will be considered for payment to the candidates who are offered the positions. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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