CHIEF ARTISAN

POST 32/239 : CHIEF ARTISAN REF NO: UMG/2026/12 (X1 POST) Component: Infrastructure
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
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/engineeringrelated matters. Preparation of documentation and other material required by
the accountants. Maintaining relevant document filing systems including specifications, projects and financial records.
ENQUIRIES : Mr NC Madlala Tel No: (033) 897 1000
APPLICATIONS : 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
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.
CLOSING DATE : 25 September 2026