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Artisan Assistant (Electrical)
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 17:00
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Assistant to artisans who maintains, repairs and installs electrical and mechanical plant, equipment and buildings at Groote Schuur Hospital. Suits people with general electrical experience who can wo
- Help artisans with maintenance, repairs and installation projects for plant, equipment and buildings at the hospital.
- Keep plant-rooms, plant, equipment and the work area clean and safe.
- Complete and return repair requisitions, and keep a record of all repairs.
- Help order and control the workshop, materials and tools.
- Train and develop staff, and clean areas where work has been carried out.
- Must have Grade 10 or equivalent, appropriate experience in general electrical work, and be willing to work overtime when required.
- Based at Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory. Enquiries: Mr. K Mgcodo, (021) 404-6251. No payment is required to apply.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Grade 10 or equivalent.
- Experience:
- Appropriate experience in general electrical work.
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- Willingness to perform overtime duty when required.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Basic knowledge of electrical/mechanical engineering.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations.
Duties
- Assist Artisans with maintenance, repairs and installation projects of plant, equipment and buildings of the hospital.
- Maintain plant-rooms, plant, equipment and work area in a clean and safe condition.
- Complete and return repair requisitions and further keep record of all repairs.
- Assist in ordering and controlling the workshop, materials and tools.
- Train and develop staff.
- Clean areas where work has been carried out.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr. K Mgcodo Tel No: (021) 404-6251
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 458 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/619: ARTISAN ASSISTANT (ELECTRICAL) SALARY: R201 093 per annum CENTRE: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 or equivalent. Experience: Appropriate experience in general electrical work. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to perform overtime duty when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to work under pressure. Basic knowledge of electrical/mechanical engineering. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations. DUTIES: Assist Artisans with maintenance, repairs and installation projects of plant, equipment and buildings of the hospital. Maintain plant-rooms, plant, equipment and work area in a clean and safe condition. Complete and return repair requisitions and further keep record of all repairs. Assist in ordering and controlling the workshop, materials and tools. Train and develop staff. Clean areas where work has been carried out. ENQUIRIES: Mr. K Mgcodo Tel No: (021) 404-6251 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.