ARTISAN ASSISTANT (TECHNICAL SERVICES)

Department of Health

Salary: R201 093 per annum
Centre: West Coast TB Centre (Based at Sonstraal Hospital, Malmesbury)
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Circular: No 36 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum Educational qualification: Grade 10 (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in at least one of these fields: repairs and maintenance of hospital equipment, infrastructure, painting, air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, carpentry. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C) driver’s license. Physically fit to perform duties, work at heights and in confined spaces. Must be prepared to work overtime and perform standby duties after hours, including weekends and Public Holidays. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations.

Duties

Carry out ad-hoc maintenance and repair requests, perform or arrange preventative maintenance on plant and equipment, follow emergency maintenance protocols, at the hospital and health facilities within the sub-district under supervision of the Artisan. Carry out daily checks on generator, oxygen, and other machinery, adhere to the maintenance schedule for all facilities, and do regular facility inspections. Provide specifications under the supervision of the Artisan for service provider jobs, attend site meetings and manage contractors. Ensure an organised neat workshop, efficient and effective management and control of stock, tools, equipment, and perform administrative duties. Ensure excellent record keeping. Assist with the management and supervision of the maintenance team reporting to the Artisan Assistant. Provide assistance and support to Artisan, managers, supervisor and colleagues.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr. HL Siegelaar Tel No: (021) 837-8097

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.