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Artisan Assistant (Technical Services)
Cape Winelands Health District
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Artisan assistant who maintains and repairs hospital equipment and buildings at West Coast TB Centre, Malmesbury. Suits people with Grade 10 and experience in a relevant trade field.
- Carry out maintenance and repair requests and preventative maintenance at the hospital and health facilities in the sub-district, under the Artisan's supervision.
- Do daily checks on the generator, oxygen and other machinery, and inspections of facilities.
- Manage contractors, attend site meetings, and help write specifications for service provider jobs.
- Keep the workshop tidy and manage stock, tools and equipment, and keep good records.
- Must have Grade 10 (or equivalent) and experience in at least one field such as repairs, plumbing, electrical, carpentry or air-conditioning.
- Must have a valid Code B/EB/C driver's licence, be physically fit, and be willing to work overtime, standby duty, weekends and public holidays.
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Requirements
- Minimum Educational qualification:
- Grade 10 (or equivalent).
- Experience:
- Appropriate experience in at least one of these fields: repairs and maintenance of hospital equipment, infrastructure, painting, air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, carpentry.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Valid (Code B/EB/C) driver’s license.
- Physically fit to perform duties, work at heights and in confined spaces.
- Must be prepared to work overtime and perform standby duties after hours, including weekends and Public Holidays.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations.
Duties
- Carry out ad-hoc maintenance and repair requests, perform or arrange preventative maintenance on plant and equipment, follow emergency maintenance protocols, at the hospital and health facilities within the sub- district under supervision of the Artisan.
- Carry out daily checks on generator, oxygen, and other machinery, adhere to the maintenance schedule for all facilities, and do regular facility inspections.
- Provide specifications under the supervision of the Artisan for service provider jobs, attend site meetings and manage contractors.
- Ensure an organised neat workshop, efficient and effective management and control of stock, tools, equipment, and perform administrative duties.
- Ensure excellent record keeping.
- Assist with the management and supervision of the maintenance team reporting to the Artisan Assistant.
- Provide assistance and support to Artisan, managers, supervisor and colleagues.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr. HL Siegelaar Tel No: (021) 837-8097
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- 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 clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery."
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 295 · open the PDF
POST 36/375: ARTISAN ASSISTANT (TECHNICAL SERVICES) Cape Winelands Health District SALARY: R201 093 per annum CENTRE: West Coast TB Centre (Based at Sonstraal Hospital, Malmesbury) REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Educational qualification: Grade 10 (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in at least one of these fields: repairs and maintenance of hospital equipment, infrastructure, painting, air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, carpentry. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C) driver’s license. Physically fit to perform duties, work at heights and in confined spaces. Must be prepared to work overtime and perform standby duties after hours, including weekends and Public Holidays. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations. DUTIES: Carry out ad-hoc maintenance and repair requests, perform or arrange preventative maintenance on plant and equipment, follow emergency maintenance protocols, at the hospital and health facilities within the sub- district under supervision of the Artisan. Carry out daily checks on generator, oxygen, and other machinery, adhere to the maintenance schedule for all facilities, and do regular facility inspections. Provide specifications under the supervision of the Artisan for service provider jobs, attend site meetings and manage contractors. Ensure an organised neat workshop, efficient and effective management and control of stock, tools, equipment, and perform administrative duties. Ensure excellent record keeping. Assist with the management and supervision of the maintenance team reporting to the Artisan Assistant. Provide assistance and support to Artisan, managers, supervisor and colleagues. ENQUIRIES: Mr. HL Siegelaar Tel No: (021) 837-8097 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery."