Artisan Assistant

Overview

Assist artisans with building maintenance, minor repairs and infrastructure upkeep at George Regional Hospital, requiring Grade 10 and a valid driver's licence.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 (or equivalent).
• Experience: Appropriate experience in general building maintenance, minor repairs and/or assisting Artisans with maintenance activities in a building, institutional or similar environment.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB/C1 driver’s licence.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labour.
• Available to perform standby and overtime duties.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic technical and maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repair work and safely use hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Good practical problem- solving skills, technical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Good planning, organisational, time-management and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise work, demonstrate reliability and accountability, and exercise care in the use of tools, equipment and materials.

Duties

• Perform minor maintenance and repairs to hospital buildings, infrastructure, fixtures, fittings and equipment.
• Assist with plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, glazing, mechanical and general building maintenance activities.
• Assist Artisans with repairs, installations, alterations, preventative maintenance and minor infrastructure improvement and refurbishment projects.
• Prepare work areas, tools, equipment and materials and assist with dismantling, installation, assembly and movement of equipment and components.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr. L Du Plessis Tel No: (044) 802-4488

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subject 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 33/226: Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 3 (General) (Primary Health Care), Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum, Grade 2: R411 978 per annum, Grade 3: R495 423 per annum Centre: Overstrand PHC Support and Outreach advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 33 dated 11 September 2026, with reference number Post 33/226: Post has been cancelled. OTHER POSTS