Chief Artisan at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

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.