CHIEF ARTISAN

Department: Provincial Administration: Kwazulu Natal Location: Umgungundlovu Health District Office Salary: Grade A: R499 470 per annum. Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional) & Housing Allowance (Employees to meet the Prescribe requirements) 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 218 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/engineering- related 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 Notes: 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 dis

• ✓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 218 technical applications
• ✓Knowledge of legal compliance
• ✓Technical report writing and Develop Technical specification
• ✓Technical consulting

• •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