CHIEF ARTISAN

Department of Health

Component: Infrastructure

Reference number: UMG/2026/12
Salary: Grade A: R499 470 per annum. Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional) & Housing Allowance (Employees to meet the Prescribe requirements)
Centre: Umgungundlovu Health District Office
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 25 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in terms of section 13(2)(h) of the Manpower Act of 1981 as amended. National Diploma electrical/mechanical or civil engineering. Ten (10) years post qualification experience required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. Valid Driver’s License. Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competence Required: Knowledge of Project management. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing and Develop Technical specification. Technical consulting. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Change management. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Good communication skills, written and verbal. Computer skills. Planning and organizing.

Duties

Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Technicians/Artisans and associates in Hospitals, CHCs, field, workshops and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide input into existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality assurance in line with specifications. Provide input into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan. Manage artisans and related personnel and assets. Control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related activities and services. Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of technical services according to organizational needs and requirements. Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on technical/engineering-related matters. Preparation of documentation and other material required by the accountants. Maintaining relevant document filing systems including specifications, projects and financial records.

Where to send your application

To be hand delivered to 171 Hoosen Haffejee Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs Emailed To: N/A Couriered To: Human Resource Management Services, uMgungundlovu Health District Office,171 Hoosen Haffejee Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource: Practices

Enquiries

Mr NC Madlala Tel No: (033) 897 1000

Note

Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) which must be originally signed, initialed and dated. Applications received on the incorrect Z83 will not be considered. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The Z83 should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (with detailed experience). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. 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. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Applicants with foreign qualifications are requested to have their qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). Applicants: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for quoting the relevant reference number. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity at all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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