CHIEF ARTISAN

POST 28/98 : CHIEF ARTISAN REF NO: UTHUK 07/2026
SALARY : R499 470 per annum. Plus 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional) and Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements)
CENTRE : Uthukela District Office
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent; Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in terms of section 13(2)(h) of the Manpower Act of 1981 as amended Valid
driver’s license, ten years post qualification experience required as an
Artisan/Artisan Foreman. Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of experience/ service certificate endorsed by HR Department
Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: Project management technical design and analysis knowledge Computer-aided technical
applications Knowledge of legal compliance technical report writing technical
consulting Production, process knowledge and skills Problem solving and
analysis Decision making Change management financial management
Customer focus and responsiveness Communication Computer skills Planning and organizing.
DUTIES : Investigate and rectify complaints from staff and community members on infrastructural matters. To perform frequent site inspections during building and
construction operations to ensure that specifications and plans are adhered to.
Inspect possible new clinic sites and provide technical guidance in the planning and the maintenance of existing clinics to prevent and alleviate construction
and maintenance difficulties. Attend planning and process meetings and PHC clinics meetings to identify deficiencies and possible areas for improvement.
Ensure the effective, efficient and economical management of allocated resources and provide emergency responses to incidents of disaster and
damage to infrastructure by mobilizing contractors and service providers to assist with repairs.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. M.A.C Asvat Tel No: (036) 631 2202, Ext. 101
APPLICATIONS : : All applications should be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager, UThukela Health District Office, Private Bag X9958, Ladysmith, 3370 OR Hand
Deliver to: 32 Lyell Street, Ladysmith, 3370 or Email to
UthukelaDistrictHealth.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za and apply online
Siyathesha Waya Waya eservice.
NOTE : This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the
Department. Note: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all
Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to
apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted:
Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any
Government Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za.The application form (Z83) must be completed in full and accompanied by a detailed
Curriculum Vitae only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the
day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83
and on the back of the envelope, e.g. Ref 13/2018. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities
should feel free to apply for these posts. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit
records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Failure to comply will result in the application not being
considered”. Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to
shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an
interview. African Males are encouraged to apply due to employment equity target. Please note that due to financial constraint no resettlement fees will be
considered for payment to the candidates who are offered the positions. 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
CLOSING DATE : 24 August 2026