Artisan Production Grade A to C (Technical Services)

ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A TO C (TECHNICAL SERVICES) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Clanwilliam Hospital, Western Cape. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Electrical or Plumbing.
• Experience: Grade A: No experience required.
• Grade B: At least 18 years appropriate/recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the relevant Trade Test Certificate.
• Grade C: At least 34 years 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 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.
• Willingness to attend training and skills development programmes relevant to health facilities, maintenance and safety compliance.
• Willingness to travel within the Cederberg sub-district to perform maintenance repair work.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations.
• Ability to do general building maintenance and assist with duties in other maintenance trades where required, including but not limited to basic carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and general repairs, within the scope of competence and safety requirements.
• Ability to 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 conduct fault-finding mechanical/electrical and do repairs down to component level.
• Computer literacy in (i.e. Ms Word, Excel, e-mail and internet use).

Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, fault-finding and repairs in the relevant trade, namely electrical or plumbing.
• Perform general maintenance tasks in other trades where required, including basic carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing and general building repairs.
• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance team by allocating tasks, monitoring work progress and ensuring that maintenance requests are attended to effectively.
• Perform maintenance-related administration, including completion of job cards, record keeping, reports, stock/tool control, asset information, requisitions, and followup on maintenance requests.
• Ensure maintenance work is performed safely and in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Perform financial, human resources and general administrative duties related to the maintenance function.

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. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. 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 services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

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 D Snell Tel No: (022) 921-2153

Required Documents

Qualifications, Driver licence

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
• Source pages: 206–207
• Open the DPSA circular PDF