Artisan Production Grade a to C (MECHANICAL)

Overview

Maintain and repair plant and equipment at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital as a mechanical artisan production worker across grades A to C.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualifications: Appropriate Trade Test Certificate.
• Experience: Grade A: No experience required.
• Grade B: At least 18 years of appropriate/recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the relevant Trade Test Certificate.
• Grade C: At least 34 years of appropriate/recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the relevant Trade Test Certificate.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver's license.
• Willingness to travel within Metro when operational needs require.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to work independently and under pressure, with good organisational and team skills.
• Ability to plan (pro-active), as well as working in a team and to learn and comply with in-house systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and its relevant regulations.
• Ability to climb under/over obstacles, climb ladders and work at heights.
• Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skilfully and safely.

Duties

• Maintain and repair all plant and equipment at the Hospital under the supervision of the artisan Foreman.
• Perform necessary administrative functions, train and supervise subordinates.
• Assist with the execution of engineering projects and control over tools and materials.
• Assist Artisan Foreman with his duties.
• Appropriate experience in the mechanical field, general mechanical repairs and the ability to carry out basic general welding. - knowledge of air conditioning equipment and medical gas plants. -May be required to provide support at other institutions when emergency arises.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr L Johnson Tel No: (021) 658-5481

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 32/333: Assistant Manager Nursing (Primary Health Care) Nomzamo CDC, Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub- structure, Salary R785 568 per annum Centre: Nomzamo CDC advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/333: Post has been cancelled. Kindly note that the advert for the POST 32/331: Deputy Director: Employee Relations (Dispute Resolutions, Misconduct And Litigation) Directorate: Employee Relations, Salary R 932 292 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) Centre: Head Office, Cape Town (Stationed on the premises of Stikland Hospital) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/331: Post must be amended to include driver’s licence. OTHER POSTS