ARTISAN ASSISTANT (TECHNICAL SERVICES)

Department of Health

Salary: R201 093 per annum
Centre: Swartland Hospital, Swartland Sub-district
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: welding, painting, carpentry, and plumbing with general electrical knowledge. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to work overtime and to perform standby duties, including weekends and public holidays. Physically fit to handle heavy equipment and objects. Must be able to work on heights i.e. on ladders and scaffolding. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations. Read, write and follow written instructions, including manuals and written procedures. Ability to optimally utilise allocated resources such as tools and materials and be skilled in the usage of a variety of tools. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to adhere to safety standards. Ability to use a conventional lathe or milling machine. Must be able to work on heights i.e. on ladders and scaffolding.

Duties

Assist Artisan with an effective and efficient maintenance and technical support service to the institutions. Assist the Artisan with the maintenance of installations, machinery, equipment as well as the workshop and garden tools. Render a support function in the workshop as well as standby duties. Maintain professional growth / ethical and self-development.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr. L. Kortje Tel No: (022) 487-9202

Note

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

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.