Permanent Artisan Assistant vacancy at Department of Health

The Department of Health is inviting suitable qualified applicants to apply for Permanent Artisan Assistant vacancy.

Closing date for applications: 17 October 2025

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REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 (equivalent to Standard 8).
Experience: Appropriate experience in building, air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, maintenance and repairs. Appropriate experience in workshop related tasks.
Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to assist in all facilities in the sub district within the workshop set-up.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

Be conversant with the requirements of the Machinery and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Ability to operate industrial machinery and welding tasks.
Ability to read, speak and write in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
Ability to handle heavy equipment, heights and narrow spaces.
Ability to do stand-by duties.

DUTIES:

Assist with the execution of engineering/projects/repairs and internal maintenance in regard of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, glazing and building works.
Maintain, repair and cleaning of drains on a regular basis Maintain and repair general kitchen and laundry equipment.
Strict adherence to the Occupational health and Safety Act.
Assist Artisans in the performance of their duties.
Control over tools, equipment and material.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. R Rooi Tel No: (021) 816-5817