Jobs · Western Cape · North West Health and Wellness
Artisan Assistant (Technical Services)
West Coast District
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Assists a senior artisan with maintenance and technical support at Swartland Hospital. Suits people with experience in welding, painting, carpentry or plumbing, and basic electrical knowledge.
- Assist the Artisan with maintenance of installations, machinery, equipment, and workshop and garden tools.
- Give support in the workshop and do standby duties, including weekends and public holidays.
- Must have Grade 10 or equivalent and experience in at least one of: welding, painting, carpentry, or plumbing, with general electrical knowledge.
- Must have a valid Code B/EB driver's licence, be physically fit to handle heavy equipment, and be able to work on ladders and scaffolding.
- Based at Swartland Hospital, Swartland Sub-district. Shortlisted candidates will have a practical test.
- No payment of any kind is required to apply. Enquiries: Mr. L. Kortje, (022) 487-9202. No closing date is stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Grade 10 or equivalent.
- Experience:
- Appropriate experience in at least one of these fields: welding, painting, carpentry, and plumbing with general electrical knowledge.
- 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.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations.
- 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 work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to adhere to safety standards.
- Ability to use a conventional lathe or milling machine.
- Must be able to work on heights i.e. on ladders and scaffolding.
Duties
- Assist Artisan with an effective and efficient maintenance and technical support service to the institutions.
- Assist the Artisan with the maintenance of installations, machinery, equipment as well as the workshop and garden tools.
- Render a support function in the workshop as well as standby duties.
- Maintain professional growth / ethical and self-development.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr. L. Kortje Tel No: (022) 487-9202
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 296 · open the PDF
POST 36/376: ARTISAN ASSISTANT (TECHNICAL SERVICES) West Coast District SALARY: R201 093 per annum CENTRE: Swartland Hospital, Swartland Sub-district REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 or equivalent. Experience: Appropriate experience in at least one of these fields: welding, painting, carpentry, and plumbing with general electrical knowledge. 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. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations. 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 work independently and as part of a team. Ability to adhere to safety standards. Ability to use a conventional lathe or milling machine. Must be able to work on heights i.e. on ladders and scaffolding. DUTIES: Assist Artisan with an effective and efficient maintenance and technical support service to the institutions. Assist the Artisan with the maintenance of installations, machinery, equipment as well as the workshop and garden tools. Render a support function in the workshop as well as standby duties. Maintain professional growth / ethical and self-development. ENQUIRIES: Mr. L. Kortje Tel No: (022) 487-9202 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test.