PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this
advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in
employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.
NOTE : It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a
date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess
personnel will receive preference. 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.
OTHER POSTS
POST 01/287 : ARTISAN ASSISTANT
Directorate: Engineering and Technical Support Services
SALARY : R193 359 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town (Metro East Hub, Based at Lentegeur Hospital)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Grade 10 or equivalent. Experience: Appropriate
experience of maintenance and repairs in the following Trades (Carpentry,
Plumbing, Bricklaying, Painting, Electrical, mechanical, Airconditioning).
Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB)(Manual).
Willingness to travel to perform maintenance duties throughout the Western
Cape. Physically fit to perform duties. Work overtime should the need arise,
day or night and perform standby duties and attend to emergency breakdowns
(including after-hour repairs). Perform standby duties. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Conversant with the requirements of the Machinery and
Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85). Ability to fault-find and repairs.
DUTIES : Carry out minor maintenance and repairs of building fixtures and components.
Assist with repairs and emergency breakdowns (including after-hours repairs).
Assist with the control and requisitioning of material and parts. Clean areas
where work has been carried out. Ensure that all tools and materials are
available before commencing any tasks. Assist the artisan Cadre in the
execution of their respective duties when needed. Give service training to
Tradesmen Aid and Interns.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Vister Tel No: (021) 370-1118
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short-listed
candidates might be subjected to a practical test.
CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026
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