Artisan Production Grade A to C (Mechanical)

ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A TO C (MECHANICAL) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Western Cape. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualifications: Appropriate Trade Test Certificate.
• Experience: Grade A: No experience required.
• Grade B: At least 18 years of appropriate/recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the relevant Trade Test Certificate.
• Grade C: At least 34 years of appropriate/recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the relevant Trade Test Certificate.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver's license.
• Willingness to travel within Metro when operational needs require.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to work independently and under pressure, with good organisational and team skills.
• Ability to plan (pro-active), as well as working in a team and to learn and comply with in-house systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and its relevant regulations.
• Ability to climb under/over obstacles, climb ladders and work at heights.
• Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skilfully and safely.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all plant and equipment at the Hospital under the supervision of the artisan Foreman.
• Perform necessary administrative functions, train and supervise subordinates.
• Assist with the execution of engineering projects and control over tools and materials.
• Assist Artisan Foreman with his duties.
• Appropriate experience in the mechanical field, general mechanical repairs and the ability to carry out basic general welding. - knowledge of air conditioning equipment and medical gas plants. -May be required to provide support at other institutions when emergency arises.

Application Instructions

Application instructions from department section

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.

Department Notes

Department 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

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Mr L Johnson Tel No: (021) 658-5481

Required Documents

Qualifications, Driver licence

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
• Source pages: 207
• Open the DPSA circular PDF