Health · Circular 35 of 2026

Artisan Assistant (CARPENTRY)

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Artisan Assistant (CARPENTRY) at Department of Health and Wellness in Observatory.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 Certificate or (or equivalent).
  • Experience: Appropriate experience in carpentry.
  • Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to lift, move and handle heavy power-tools.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to plan ahead (pro-active) and work independently as well as in a team.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Knowledge in joinery and machining in carpentry field.
  • Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and its relevant regulations.

Duties

  • Assist in ordering and controlling the workshop, materials and tools.
  • Complete and return repair requisitions and keep record of all repairs and perform the necessary administrative functions.
  • Assist Artisans and Artisan Foreman in the performance of their duties.
  • Maintain and repair hospital furniture and equipment.
  • Assist with the execution of carpentry projects/repairs and maintenance at hospital.

How to apply

Enquiries: Mr. A.K Mgcodo Tel No: (021) 404-6208 or Mr. E Orgill Tel No: (021) 404-6251

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for these posts. 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 Post 34/300: Post: Social Worker Grade 1 To 4 (2 Posts), Institution: Mental Health Roving Team (ACT) (KESS) and Nomzamo CDC, Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub-structure has been amended as follows: Post: Social Worker Grade 1 To 4, Institution: Mental Health Roving Team (ACT) (KESS), Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub-structure Kindly note that the Post 34/290: Post: Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 2 (Specialty: Advanced Midwifery) (X2 Posts), Institution: Khayelitsha CHC and Macassar CDC has been amended as follows: Post: Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 2 (Specialty: Advanced Midwifery), Institution: Khayelitsha CHC OTHER POSTS

Post 35/298, sourced from the DPSA Circular 35 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Observatory, Western Cape
Salary
R201 093 p/a
Closing date
See advert
Reference
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