Engineering · Circular 26 of 2026
Artisan Assistant (ELECTRICAL)
Department of Health and Wellness
Overview
Artisan Assistant (Electrical) position at Metro West in Retreat requiring Grade 10, electrical maintenance experience and a Code B driver's licence.
Requirements
- Minimum requirement: Grade 10 or equivalent.
- Experience: Appropriate experience of maintenance and repairs of electrical components.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skilfully and safely.
- Ability to perform heavy physical labour.
- A valid (Code B) driver’s licence.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Conversant with the requirements of the Machinery and Occupational Health and Safety Acts.
Duties
- Perform standby duties.
- Carry out minor maintenance and repairs of electrical fixtures and components.
- Assist with repairs and emergency breakdowns (including after-hours repairs).
- Assist with the control and requisitioning of material and parts.
- Clean areas where work has been carried out.
- Ensure that all tools and materials are available before commencing any tasks.
- Assist the artisan Cadre in the execution of their respective duties.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries: Mr D Bosman Tel No: (021) 918-1632
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test. 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 26/229, sourced from the DPSA Circular 26 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 07 August 2026, 17:00 PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.
- Location
- Retreat, Western Cape
- Salary
- R201 093 p/a
- Closing date
- 07 August 2026, 17:00 PM Closed
- Reference
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Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.