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Artisan Assistant (Carpentry)
Closes Friday 30 October 2026 at midnight
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Artisan Assistant in Carpentry at Groote Schuur Hospital. Assist with workshop operations, furniture repair, and carpentry projects. Grade 10 and carpentry experience required.
- Assist in ordering, controlling workshop materials and tools
- Complete repair requisitions and keep records of all repairs
- Support Artisans and Artisan Foreman in their duties
- Maintain and repair hospital furniture and equipment
- Assist with execution of carpentry projects, repairs and maintenance
- Must have Grade 10 Certificate or equivalent and appropriate carpentry experience
- Must be able to lift and handle heavy power-tools; know joinery and machining; follow Health and Safety Act
Generated by claude-haiku-4-5-20251001 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 200
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Grade 10 Certificate or (or equivalent).
- Experience:
- Appropriate experience in carpentry.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Ability to lift, move and handle heavy power-tools.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Ability to plan ahead (pro-active) and work independently as well as in a team.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Knowledge in joinery and machining in carpentry field.
- Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and its relevant regulations.
Duties
- Assist in ordering and controlling the workshop, materials and tools.
- Complete and return repair requisitions and keep record of all repairs and perform the necessary administrative functions.
- Assist Artisans and Artisan Foreman in the performance of their duties.
- Maintain and repair hospital furniture and equipment.
- Assist with the execution of carpentry projects/repairs and maintenance at hospital.
How to apply
Not stated in circular
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Enquiries
Mr. A.K Mgcodo Tel No: (021) 404-6208 or Mr. E Orgill Tel No: (021) 404-6251
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for these posts.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 200 · open the PDF
POST 35/298: ARTISAN ASSISTANT (CARPENTRY) SALARY: R201 093 per annum CENTRE: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 Certificate or (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in carpentry. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to lift, move and handle heavy power-tools. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to plan ahead (pro-active) and work independently as well as in a team. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Knowledge in joinery and machining in carpentry field. Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and its relevant regulations. DUTIES: Assist in ordering and controlling the workshop, materials and tools. Complete and return repair requisitions and keep record of all repairs and perform the necessary administrative functions. Assist Artisans and Artisan Foreman in the performance of their duties. Maintain and repair hospital furniture and equipment. Assist with the execution of carpentry projects/repairs and maintenance at hospital. ENQUIRIES: Mr. A.K Mgcodo Tel No: (021) 404-6208 or Mr. E Orgill Tel No: (021) 404-6251 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for these posts.