Artisan Assistant

ARTISAN ASSISTANT is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in George Regional Hospital, Western Cape. The closing date is 05 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 (or equivalent).
• Experience: Appropriate experience in general building maintenance, minor repairs and/or assisting Artisans with maintenance activities in a building, institutional or similar environment.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB/C1 driver’s licence.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labour.
• Available to perform standby and overtime duties.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic technical and maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repair work and safely use hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Good practical problemsolving skills, technical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Good planning, organisational, time-management and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise work, demonstrate reliability and accountability, and exercise care in the use of tools, equipment and materials.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform minor maintenance and repairs to hospital buildings, infrastructure, fixtures, fittings and equipment.
• Assist with plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, glazing, mechanical and general building maintenance activities.
• Assist Artisans with repairs, installations, alterations, preventative maintenance and minor infrastructure improvement and refurbishment projects.
• Prepare work areas, tools, equipment and materials and assist with dismantling, installation, assembly and movement of equipment and components.

Application Instructions

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

Application address:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click online applications ).

Notes

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 advert for the

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to a practical test.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

Mr. L Du Plessis Tel No: (044) 802-4488

Required Documents

Qualifications, Driver licence

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 228–229
• Open the DPSA circular PDF