This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A TO C (ELECTRICAL)

Department of Health

Directorate: Engineering and Technical Support Services

Salary: Grade A: R253 341 per annum Grade B: R297 249 per annum Grade C: R345 342 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Cape Town (Metro East)
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Experience: Grade A: No experience required. Grade B: At least 18 years appropriate/recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the relevant Trade Test Certificate. Grade C: At least 34 years appropriate/recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the relevant Trade Test Certificate. Inherent requirement of the job: A valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) (Manual). Willingness to travel to perform maintenance duties throughout the Western Cape. Physically fit to perform duties. Work overtime should the need arise, day or night and perform standby duties and attend to emergency breakdowns (including after-hour repairs). Competencies (knowledge/skills): The ability to communicate eloquently. Occupational health and safety act 1993 and its relevant regulations and SANS 10142-1. Ability to fault-find and repairs down to component level.

Duties

Service, repair and fault finding of Electrical Fence, CCTV, Access control and Fire detection. Service, repair and fault finding of various alternative power supplies (Generators/UPS/Inverters). Service, repair, fault finding and installation of various motors/pumps and motor control circuits. Compile and submit inspection reports as required on all electrical equipment stipulate on the preventative maintenance plan of the workshop to comply with SANS regulations. Give in service training to Handyman, Tradesmen Aid and Interns. Assist with the executing of all electrical projects.

Where to send your application

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries

Mr S Khohli Tel No: (021) 370-1119

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. This post will be filled to the requirements of the approved Metro East Hub stationed at Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital. Short-listed candidates might be subjected to a practical test.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.