Health · Circular 31 of 2026

Artisan

Department of Health

Overview

Artisan at Department of Health in Frere Tertiary Hospital.

Requirements

  • Appropriate trade test certificate in Mechanical/Carpentry/Plumbing /Electrical with 3-5 years’ experience.
  • Technical analysis knowledge.
  • Computer-aided technical applications.
  • Knowledge of legal compliance.
  • Technical report writing.
  • Production, process knowledge and skills.
  • Problem solving and analysis.
  • Decision making.
  • Team work.
  • Analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management.
  • Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication.
  • Computer skills.
  • Planning and organizing.
  • A valid drivers’ licence.

Duties

  • Render technical services: Undertake building and repair work of all technical components in the institution.
  • Inspect and investigate technical faults in all makes of technical structures and equipment.
  • Electrical: Diagnose and repair electrical panels, circuits, wiring and related systems.
  • Repair or replace switches receptacles, ballast’s, fuse boxes, heat systems, electric motors, fans, lights and extension cords.
  • Plumbing: Diagnose and repair plumbing fixtures, toilets, faucets, sinks, tubs, water heaters, water reticulation, drain lines and sluicing facilities.
  • Unblock and clean pipes, tanks, floor drains and sewers.
  • Repair and maintain steam traps and pipes on heat system.
  • Carpentry: Repair and install shelves, cupboards, drawers, ceilings and hangs doors.
  • Repair and replace fascia and barge boards.
  • Construct or build wooden apparatus e.g. tables, desks, benches, partitions and occupational therapy aids.
  • Repair all makes of carpentry items.
  • Bricklaying: Build and repair masonry structures.
  • Install and repair paving works.
  • Build walls and partition structures.
  • Fitter and Turner: Strip and assemble machinery and equipment.
  • Lead and guide on all technical activities.
  • Provide maintenance of technical services: Servicing of all makes of technical equipment.
  • Maintain the electrical infrastructure of the institution.
  • Maintain domestic, irrigation and sprinkler system.
  • Undertake daily preventative and maintenance work.
  • Inspect and monitor quality of the technical work.

How to apply

can be submitted electronically via email to: Noluthando.Mthitshana@echealth.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms N Mthitshana Tel No: (043) 709 2487/2532.

Notes

Applications must be posted on the new Z83 Form, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference. Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a comprehensive CV. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document, Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. 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. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short- listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks. Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts.

Post 31/128, sourced from the DPSA Circular 31 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health by 11 September 2026, quoting reference ECHEALTH/CA/APL/FTH/01/08/2026. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Frere Tertiary Hospital
Salary
R253 341 – R329 898 p/a
Closing date
11 September 2026
Reference
ECHEALTH/CA/APL/FTH/01/08/2026
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.