This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ARTISAN ASSISTANT

Department of Health

Directorate: Facilities Management

Salary: R201 093 per annum
Centre: Lentegeur Central Laundry
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Circular: No 23 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 or equivalent. Experience: Appropriate experience in at least one of these fields: building, air-conditioning, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, maintenance and general repairs. Appropriate experience in workshop related tasks. Inherent requirement of the job: Ability to work overtime when needed. Ability to work in a Laundry and workshop environment. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations. Ability to operate industrial machinery and welding tasks. Good communication skills. Ability to handle heavy equipment, hot conditions, wet conditions, heights and narrow spaces.

Duties

Control tool parts and materials. Maintenance of laundry services, plant and equipment. Repairs to the plant, services and equipment. Maintain and repair industrial laundry equipment. Attend to emergency breakdowns (including after hour repairs). Strict adherence to the Occupational health and Safety Act. Assist Artisans in the performance of their duties. Control over tools, equipment and material. Responsible for ensuring that all workmanship id is of high quality. Assist with the management of all equipment contracts. Responsible for all safety and housekeeping aspects within the laundry and workshop environment.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Ms D Hartnick Tel No: (021) 918-1519

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be required to do a competency test as part of the interview process.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.

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