Artisan Assistant (Technical Services)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Artisan Assistant (Technical Services), based in Swartland Hospital, Swartland Sub-district. This is a permanent post, paying R201,093 a year. West Coast 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. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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