ARTISAN CHIEF

POST : ARTISAN CHIEF REFERENCE NO : PMMH 17/2026 COMPONENT : TECHNICAL SERVICES NO. OF POSTS : 1 SALARY SCALE : R 499 470.00 – R 569 541.00 P.A. OTHER BENEFITS • Home Owner Allowance (conditions apply), 13th Cheque (conditions apply), Medical Aid (Optional). MINIMUM APPOINTMENT AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in terms of section 13(2)(h) of the Manpower Act, 1981, as amended. • Valid driver's licence. • A minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. • Experience in a regional hospital environment will be an added advantage. • Experience in the supervision and management of artisans and maintenance personnel will be an added advantage. • Experience in the management of contractors and maintenance contracts will be an added advantage. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: • Sound knowledge of technical maintenance, repairs and installation within the relevant trade. • Good knowledge of project management and maintenance planning. • Knowledge of technical design, analysis and interpretation of technical drawings. • Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, technical standards and occupational health and safety requirements. • Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) Guidelines • Ability to supervise, coordinate and manage artisans, contractors and maintenance personnel. • Good problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills. • Ability to plan, organise and prioritise maintenance activities and projects. • Good technical report-writing and communication skills. • Knowledge of financial and resource management, including maintenance budgets and materials. • Ability to monitor and ensure quality, compliance and timely completion of maintenance work. • Good computer literacy, including the use of relevant technical and administrative applications. • Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to emergency maintenance requirements. • Good customer focus, teamwork and interpersonal skills. • Ability to provide technical advice and guidance to management and relevant hospital departments. • Participate in the preparation and management of maintenance budgets. • Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and other statutory requirements. • Provide technical advice and guidance to management and relevant hospital departments. • Participate in inspections, audits and quality improvement initiatives. • Ensure that equipment, infrastructure and building services are maintained in a safe and functional condition. • Investigate and respond to complaints relating to infrastructure and maintenance matters. • Promote effective communication, teamwork and service delivery within the technical services environment. • Perform any other duties delegated by the supervisor or hospital management. CLOSING DATE: 11 SEPTEMBER 2026 ENQUIRIES: MR. K.N NGCOBO 031 907 8516 ASIBE HEALTHY KZN PRINCE MSHIYENI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL VACANCIES: CLOSING DATE 11 SEPTEMBER 2026