Artisan Production: Welding and Electricity

About the role

The Department of Health (Free State) is hiring 2 Artisan Production: Welding and Electricity posts, based in Thabo Mofutsanyana District Office. This is a permanent post, paying R253,341 to R281,172 a year. How to apply: Free State Provincial Department of Health utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za Reference number to quote: H/A/44/2026 Closing date: 16 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Produce designs according to client specification and within limits of production capability.
• Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specification and recognized standards.
• Quality assurance of produced objects and inspect equipment and or facility for technical faults.
• Repair equipment and facility defects according to standards.
• Test and repair equipment and machinery in the facility in terms of the specifications.
• Service equipment and machinery in the facility according to maintenance plan schedule.
• Quality assure serviced and maintained equipment in the facility.
• Compile and submit reports.
• Provide inputs to the operational plan.
• Keep and maintain job records/register, supervise and mentor staff.
• Continuous individual development to keep up new technologies and procedure.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with no experience.
• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Fitter).
• A complete apprentice and proof of passing a trade test in terms of the Section 13(2)(h) of 1981, of the Manpower Act, 1981 as amended or a certificate issued under provisions of Section 28 or 30 of the Manpower Act, 1981, as amended or issued under the provisions of the repealed Section 27 of the Act referred to.
• Valid drivers licence.
• Knowledge And Skills
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993) (OHS Act)
• Computer Literacy
• Excellent time management, Communication (written and verbal), good interpersonal skills with colleagues and other departments and report writing skills.