Industrial Technician Production: Building

Overview

Industrial technician needed at Western Cape Health Head Office in Cape Town to design, specify and maintain health infrastructure, requiring a Built Environment diploma.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: B-Tech or National Diploma or equivalent (T- or N- or S- Stream) in the Built Environment (Building, not electrical or mechanical) or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Experience: Appropriate experience in design, specification and maintenance of health infrastructure with a strong emphasis on maintenance, compliance and minor works.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Willing to work overtime, stay away and travel throughout the Western Cape Province, often at short notice.
• Willing to assist in other institutions and directorates.
• Willingness to travel within the boarders of the Western Cape.
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge in the compilation of specifications and tender documentation.
• Compilation of Drawings for Tender, Construction purposes as well as submission to Council.
• Contracts and quality management skills.
• Competent with hands-on practical work, finding practical solutions.
• Computer literate (Auto CAD, MS Word and Excel).
• Knowledge and experience in IT, design of Built infrastructure in the health care environment.

Duties

• Compile specifications, drawings and tender documentation within time limits.
• Liaise with clients with regard to information and work progress.
• Ensure continuity of service schedules, prioritizing work, and consideration of operational requirements.
• Ensure equipment and working areas are compliant with Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Sound Contract and project management.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr Z Jattiem Tel No: (021) 830-3764

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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the POST 31/426: Medical Specialist Grade 1 To 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary R 468 459 per annum Centre: Karl Bremer Hospital, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 31 dated 28 August 2026, with reference number: Post 31/426 has been amended as follows: Post title: Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) OTHER POSTS