TRADESMAN AID BUILDING (CARPENTRY)

Department of Health

Directorate: Engineering and Technical Support Services

Salary: R170 226 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Cape Town
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 19 October 2026
Circular: No 35 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in the building environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to travel throughout the Western Cape Province. Physically fit to do manual labour. Willingness to work overtime. Willingness to rotate between the building workshops. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to handle tools. Good interpersonal skills. Good communication skills. Sound Knowledge of mainly in Building related trades. Basic knowledge of Building Regulations. Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and its relevant regulations.

Duties

Carry out minor maintenance tasks. Assist with the installation of plant, equipment and alterations. Ensure that tools and material are available when needed. Ensure areas in workshop /s and working environment is clear of obstructions and cleaned daily. Assist the Artisans in the execution of their duties as per Breakdown below. Control over tools and materials. Mainly Carpentry Plumbing, Painting and Building trades related duties. Maintenance and repairs by painting, glazing, skimming installations of Drywalls, ceilings and spray- painting of equipment at Hospital buildings. Repairs and Service of infrastructure equipment at Facilities, according to standards and relevant regulations. Occasional Support in Carpentry Plumbing Painting and Building Departments. Take control of Job cards assigned. Assist the Artisan Foreman / Artisan in certain duties assigned. Emergency breakdowns (including afterhours repairs). Planning and décor of new installations and alterations.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr JP Louw Tel No: (021) 830-3771

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 3 October 2026.