4 June 2026 Free State Department Of Health Closing 5 June 2026

Artisan Foreman Grade A: Fitter & Plumber

Retail, Healthcare / Pharmacy

Minimum Requirements

  • Senior Certificate, plus appropriate trade test certificate as recognized by SAQA.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience as an Artisan.
  • A completed apprenticeship and proof of passing a trades test in terms of the provisions of section 13(2)(h) of the Manpower Training Act,1981, as amended, or a certificate issued under the provisions of the repealed section 27 of the Act referred. knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Public Service legislation, policies, and procedures.
  • Excellent time management.
  • Written and verbal communication skills and report.
  • Good interpersonal skills with colleagues and other departments.
  • Honesty, integrity, and high work ethics.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Ability to read floor plans and schematic drawings.
  • Steam reticulation maintenance.
  • Steam boilers.
  • Autoclave repair and maintenance.
  • Fault-finding in general.
  • Inspection of equipment according to set standards.
  • Keep and maintain job cards and other registers.
  • Maintain agreement with the development plan.
  • Conversant with the OHS Act and regulations.
  • Knowledge of generators and pumps.
  • Application knowledge of generators, medium voltage substations & switch gears, ISOLOCS, PLC.
  • Single-phase Wireman’s license.
  • Installation electrician.

Responsibilities

  • Supervision and monitoring of completion of job requests (H24).
  • Attend to job requests in respect of physical repair and maintenance, including preventative maintenance of medical and operational equipment.
  • Perform administrative functions.
  • Supervision of staff.
How to apply