Health · Circular 36 of 2026

Artisan Assistant (TECHNICAL Services)

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Assist an artisan with maintenance and technical support at Swartland Hospital, requiring Grade 10, trade experience and a valid driver's licence.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 or equivalent.
  • Experience: Appropriate experience in at least one of these fields: welding, painting, carpentry, and plumbing with general electrical knowledge.
  • Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
  • Willingness to work overtime and to perform standby duties, including weekends and public holidays.
  • Physically fit to handle heavy equipment and objects.
  • Must be able to work on heights i.e. on ladders and scaffolding.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations.
  • Read, write and follow written instructions, including manuals and written procedures.
  • Ability to optimally utilise allocated resources such as tools and materials and be skilled in the usage of a variety of tools.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to adhere to safety standards.
  • Ability to use a conventional lathe or milling machine.
  • Must be able to work on heights i.e. on ladders and scaffolding.

Duties

  • Assist Artisan with an effective and efficient maintenance and technical support service to the institutions.
  • Assist the Artisan with the maintenance of installations, machinery, equipment as well as the workshop and garden tools.
  • Render a support function in the workshop as well as standby duties.
  • Maintain professional growth / ethical and self-development.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr. L. Kortje Tel No: (022) 487-9202

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected 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 Post 35/278: Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (X2 Posts), Centre: Directorate: Financial Accounting, R413 001 per annum has been cancelled. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Post 36/376, sourced from the DPSA Circular 36 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Swartland, Western Cape
Salary
R201 093 p/a
Closing date
23 October 2026, 17:00 PM
Reference
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How to apply →

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