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CHIEF ARTISAN: BUILDING

Department of Health

Directorate: Facilities Maintenance Services Sub Directorate: Routine

Reference number
REFS/056815
Salary
R499 470 - R800 718 per annum, (plus benefits)
Centre
Head Office Maintenance
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
9 November 2026
Circular
No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate Trade Test Certificate. A minimum of 10 years’ post qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants). A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of the Public Service Legislation, Policies and Regulations, OHS Act, Knowledge of the Departmental policies, strategies and procedures. Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Production process knowledge and skills. SKILLS- Project management, technical report writing, technical consulting, Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Creativity, Communication, Computer, Planning and organizing. Technical design and analysis knowledge. ATTRIBUTE- Teamwork, Change management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness.

Duties

Manage technical personnel. Manage Division Meetings. Manage job assessments for the Division. Manage material requirements for the Division. Manage availability of tools and materials for the Division. Manage client interaction and relations. Manage scheduling of work. Manage the overall productivity of the Division. Manage the development of maintenance schedules Enforce compliance for the keeping of maintenance schedules and records. Undertake research and literature studies. Apply research findings in the work environment. Sign performance based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department. Manage human resources and maintain discipline. Manage the provision of equipment required by personnel for achievement of outputs in their respective Job Descriptions. Manage skills transfer between personnel and outside technical assistants and/or consultants. Plan and allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance. Manage staff performance and Development.

Where to send your application

Applicants should quote the relevant reference number and submit through the following email address TMRH.Vacancies@gauteng.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.

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