Engineering · Circular 28 of 2026

Artisan Production Grade a to C (ELECTRICAL)

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Electrical artisan needed at Tygerberg Hospital for maintenance and repair of electrical systems, with salaries graded by experience from R253 341 to R345 342 per annum.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Electrical field.
  • Experience: Grade A: No experience required.
  • Grade B: At least 18 years appropriate/recognisable experience in an area after obtaining the relevant Trade Test Certificate.
  • Grade C: At least 34 years appropriate/recognisable experience in an area after obtaining the relevant Trade Test Certificate.
  • Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) drivers’ licence and willingness to travel.
  • Willingness to be available after hours and perform standby duties.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to do fault finding and repairs to electrical equipment and installations.
  • Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and its relevant regulations.

Duties

  • General maintenance and repair of electrical items such as lights, plugs, distribution boards, circuit breakers, motors and industrial equipment.
  • Manage the control of tools, equipment and stock.
  • Ability to maintain minor mechanical and electrical installation’s, fault finding, as well as all General Maintenance work.
  • Perform new installation work or expand existing electrical services.
  • Render assistance to the Artisan foreman and Chief artisan and effective supervision and training of subordinates.
  • The ability to perform basic duties and record-keeping of logbooks.
  • Maintenance on UPS systems and Generators.
  • Assist Artisan foreman and Chief Artisan in compiling of specifications for electrical projects and project coordination.
  • General substation maintenance.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr W Krüger Tel No: (021) 938-4240

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment. 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 28/225, sourced from the DPSA Circular 28 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 24 August 2026, 17:00 PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Parow Valley, Western Cape
Salary
R253 341 – R345 342 p/a
Closing date
24 August 2026, 17:00 PM
Reference
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.