ARTISAN ASSISTANT

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

Salary: R201 093 per annum
Centre: George Regional Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in general building maintenance, minor repairs and/or assisting Artisans with maintenance activities in a building, institutional or similar environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB/C1 driver’s licence. Ability to perform heavy physical labour. Available to perform standby and overtime duties. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic technical and maintenance knowledge. Ability to perform minor maintenance and repair work and safely use hand and power tools. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and safe working practices. Good practical problem-solving skills, technical aptitude and attention to detail. Good planning, organisational, time-management and record-keeping skills. Ability to follow technical instructions and work independently and as part of a team. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritise work, demonstrate reliability and accountability, and exercise care in the use of tools, equipment and materials.

Duties

Perform minor maintenance and repairs to hospital buildings, infrastructure, fixtures, fittings and equipment. Assist with plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, glazing, mechanical and general building maintenance activities. Assist Artisans with repairs, installations, alterations, preventative maintenance and minor infrastructure improvement and refurbishment projects. Prepare work areas, tools, equipment and materials and assist with dismantling, installation, assembly and movement of equipment and components.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr. L Du Plessis Tel No: (044) 802-4488

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to a practical test.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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