ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A (X2 POSTS)

This position is for an Artisan Foreman Grade A, with two posts available at Mashishing and Piet Retief Hospital under the Mpumalanga Department of Health. It is an OSD-graded supervisory role within the artisan trade, responsible for leading a team of artisans in a healthcare facility setting. The foreman ensures that maintenance, repair and construction work is carried out to the required standard, supporting the safe and efficient operation of hospital infrastructure and equipment.

To be considered, candidates must have Grade 12, an appropriate trade test certificate or occupational qualification in an artisan discipline, and at least three years of post-qualification experience as an artisan. A valid driver's licence is required, and applicants must be willing to work overtime and be available for standby duties. The role demands strong technical supervision skills, the ability to plan and allocate work, quality control expertise, knowledge of occupational health and safety, and competence in controlling tools, materials and records.

The main duties include supervising artisans and ensuring that work is completed according to specifications. The foreman plans and allocates tasks, inspects workmanship, enforces occupational health and safety regulations, and manages the control of tools, materials and record-keeping. This is a hands-on supervisory position that requires both technical knowledge and the ability to manage people and resources effectively within a public health environment.

Other important information: applications must be submitted online through the provincial e-recruitment portal, and no manual, emailed or faxed applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of documents on or before the day of the interview. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA, and proof of evaluation must be provided if shortlisted. Applicants must disclose any directorship, shareholding or business dealings with an organ of state, as well as any additional remunerative work outside their normal duties. All shortlisted candidates will undergo pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity assessment. The top candidates will be subject to personnel suitability checks covering criminal records, citizenship, financial assets, qualifications and employment references. The successful candidate will enter into an annual performance agreement and must disclose financial interests annually. The department reserves the right not to make an appointment, and communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If no feedback is received within three months of the closing date, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful. This is a management echelon post, and enquiries may be directed to the contact person listed in the advertisement.