Health · Circular 24 of 2026
Artisan Assistant
Department of Health and Wellness
Overview
Assist artisans with repairs, general maintenance and installation projects at Eerste River Hospital.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: NQF 3 (Grade 10 or equivalent).
- Experience: Appropriate experience in maintenance, repairs, and assisting artisans with equipment and building upkeep.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
- Perform standby duties and work overtime when required.
- Must be physically fit to perform duties, to lift and load heavy items.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations.
- Computer literacy and good communication skills.
- Competent with hands–on practical work experience.
- Ability to lean quickly and adapt to new tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and committed to deliver quality work.
Duties
- All repairs and general maintenance of equipment and buildings in the hospital.
- Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
- Assist Artisans with maintenance, repairs, and installation projects.
- Complete and return repair requisitions and further keep a record of all repairs.
- Assist in ordering and controlling the materials and workshop tools.
- Train and develop staff, and clean areas where work has been carried out.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries: Mr J Levy Tel No: (021) 902-8077
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS
Post 24/311, sourced from the DPSA Circular 24 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 24 July 2026, 17:00PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.
- Location
- Eerste River, Western Cape
- Salary
- R201 093 p/a
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026, 17:00PM
- Reference
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Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.