This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A (MECHANICAL, REFRIGERATION OR ELECTRICAL)

Department of Health

Salary: Grade A: R397 329 per annum
Centre: Robertson Hospital, Langeberg Sub-district
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 24 July 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate trade test certificate. Experience: Grade A: 5 years’ experience after obtaining the relevant trade test certificate. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence. Do standby, work overtime when needed. Responsible to work in all Langeberg facilities. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Conversant with the Occupational health and safety act 1993 and its relevant regulations. Ability to fault-find and repair down to component level. Competent with hands-on practical work. Computer literacy in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point. Ability to work under pressure and independently with good report-writing skills, conflict management and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. Sound knowledge of managing a workshop and staff members including all maintenance facets.

Duties

Supervise staff in workshop and produce designs and with material and equipment according to job specifications and standards. Carry out technical investigations and surveys, develop repair solutions to plant, equipment and maintenance problems and render technical advice and ensure quality assurance of all work performed. Repair and install mechanical equipment at Health facilities, plants and buildings according to standards. Keep register of all work done, keep control of job cards and compile and submit reports as required. Ensure adherence to safety standards, requirements and regulations. Perform administrative duties and assist the assistant Director, PM & Facility management with personal progress reports. Do the ordering, procurement and control of maintenance material and equipment. The ability to perform administrative duties and record keeping.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms B Rasmeni Tel No: (023) 626-8565

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will have to complete a competency assessment 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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