This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ARTISAN ASSISTANT
Department of Health
West Coast Health District
- Salary
- R201 093 per annum
- Centre
- Matzikama PHC Support and Outreach (stationed at Vredendal Hospital)
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026
- Circular
- No 24 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum education qualification: Grade 10 (equivalent to Standard 8). Experience: Appropriate experience in building, air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, maintenance and repairs. Appropriate experience in workshop related tasks. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Ability to do stand-by duties. Willingness to assist in all facilities in the sub district within the workshop set-up. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations. Ability to operate industrial machinery and welding tasks. Ability to communicate (written and verbal). Ability to handle heavy equipment, heights and narrow spaces.
Duties
Support with maintenance and repairs of buildings, machinery equipment, apparatus and repair of electrical, mechanical and plumbing installations. Design, make and repair woodwork. Control and manage tools, stock and equipment in workshop. Support and relief supervisor.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Mr P Rossouw Tel No: (027) 213-2039
Note
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be required to do a practical test as part of the interview process.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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