ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A (TECHNICAL SERVICES) Chief is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Metro TB Hospital Complex | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
Grade A: R397 329 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate Trade Test Certificate.
- Experience: 5 years’ experience as an Artisan after obtaining the trade test certificate.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Valid code B/EB driver’s license.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Be conversant with the requirements of the Machinery and Occupational Health and Safety.
- Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Sound knowledge of managing a workshop, staff members and maintenance facets.
- Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
Duties
- Effectively manage the Maintenance department.
- Develop the staff of the Maintenance department.
- Responsible for production work in different fields i.e. electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry and ensure tasks are performed according to OHS Act, and to applicable norms and standards.
- Plan and design new installations and alterations.
- Meet with assigned contractors and as well as monitor progress of projects.
- Ensure the efficient maintenance of hospital equipment.
- Drafting of maintenance plans for equipment and ensure that the equipment is serviced as per schedule.
Enquiries
Mr CJ Van Houten Tel No: (021) 508-8333
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : Grade A: R397 329 per annum
CENTRE : Metro TB Hospital Complex
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Experience: 5 years’ experience as an Artisan after obtaining the trade test
certificate. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid code B/EB driver’s license.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Be conversant with the requirements of the
Machinery and Occupational Health and Safety. Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Sound knowledge of managing a
workshop, staff members and maintenance facets. Computer literacy (MS
Word and Excel).
DUTIES : Effectively manage the Maintenance department. Develop the staff of the Maintenance department. Responsible for production work in different fields
i.e. electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry and ensure tasks are performed according to OHS Act, and to applicable norms and standards. Plan and design
new installations and alterations. Meet with assigned contractors and as well as monitor progress of projects. Ensure the efficient maintenance of hospital
equipment. Drafting of maintenance plans for equipment and ensure that the equipment is serviced as per schedule.
ENQUIRIES : Mr CJ Van Houten Tel No: (021) 508-8333
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.