CHIEF ARTISAN

Department of Health

Reference number: ECHEALTH/CART/APL/FTH/01/08/2026
Salary: R499 470 - R569 541 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Appropriate trade test in Electrical/Mechanical/Building Environment. Ten (10) years’ experience post qualification experience required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. A sound knowledge of Preventative and Reactive maintenance programmes. Knowledge of PFMA, National Building Regulations, budgeting and Public Service Procurement processes, Public Service Regulations, OHS Act and other legislations applicable to the post Negotiation, presentation, PMDS procedures, training and mentorship, literacy and numeracy, skills, analytical thinking & problem solving. Knowledge of Project Management, Planning; Organising Skills, Good verbal and written communication skills with respect to interacting with management, sub-ordinates, other employees, clients and co-workers in respect of procedural matters and the ability to write reports, memos, letters and specifications. Proven ability to co-ordinate, comply and enforce the implementation of policies. Display the willingness to work extended hours and perform stand-by duty and to travel. Computer Literacy. A valid driver licence.

Duties

Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Technicians/Artisans and associates in field workshop and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide inputs into existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and ensure quality assurance in line with specifications. Manage administrative and related functions: Provide inputs into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan. Update databases and manage artisans and related personnel and assets. Financial Management Control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management; and manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related activities and services. People management Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success.

Where to send your application

can be submitted electronically via email to: Noluthando.Mthitshana@echealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms N Mthitshana Tel No: (043) 709 2487/2532.

Note

Applications must be posted on the new Z83 Form, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference. Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a comprehensive CV. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document, Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. 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. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks. Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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