Artisan Assistant (Technical Services)
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Artisan Assistant (Technical Services), based in West Coast TB Centre (Based at Sonstraal Hospital, Malmesbury). This is a permanent post, paying R201,093 a year. Cape Winelands Health District How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery."
Responsibilities
- Carry out ad-hoc maintenance and repair requests, perform or arrange preventative maintenance on plant and equipment, follow emergency maintenance protocols, at the hospital and health facilities within the subdistrict under supervision of the Artisan.
- Carry out daily checks on generator, oxygen, and other machinery, adhere to the maintenance schedule for all facilities, and do regular facility inspections.
- Provide specifications under the supervision of the Artisan for service provider jobs, attend site meetings and manage contractors.
- Ensure an organised neat workshop, efficient and effective management and control of stock, tools, equipment, and perform administrative duties.
- Ensure excellent record keeping.
- Assist with the management and supervision of the maintenance team reporting to the Artisan Assistant.
- Provide assistance and support to Artisan, managers, supervisor and colleagues.
Requirements
- Minimum Educational qualification: Grade 10 (or equivalent).
- Experience: Appropriate experience in at least one of these fields: repairs and maintenance of hospital equipment, infrastructure, painting, air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, carpentry.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Valid (Code B/EB/C) driver’s license
- Physically fit to perform duties, work at heights and in confined spaces
- Must be prepared to work overtime and perform standby duties after hours, including weekends and Public Holidays
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations.