Artisan Assistant Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

Department: Western Cape Provincial Government Centre: George Regional Hospital Salary: R201 093 per annum DUTIES Perform minor maintenance and repairs to hospital buildings, infrastructure, fixtures, fittings and equipment. Assist with plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, glazing, mechanical and general building maintenance activities. Assist Artisans with repairs, installations, alterations, preventative maintenance and minor infrastructure improvement and refurbishment projects. Prepare work areas, tools, equipment and materials and assist with dismantling, installation, assembly and movement of equipment and components. ENQUIRIES Mr. L Du Plessis Tel No: (044) 802-4488 228 HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s. NOTE No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to a practical test. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in general building maintenance, minor repairs and/or assisting Artisans with maintenance activities in a building, institutional or similar environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB/C1 driver’s licence. Ability to perform heavy physical labour. Available to perform standby and overtime duties. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic technical and maintenance knowledge. Ability to perform minor maintenance and repair work and safely use hand and power tools. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and safe working practices. Good practical problem- solving skills, technical aptitude and attention to detail. Good planning, organisational, time-management and record-keeping skills. Ability to follow technical instructions and work independently and as part of a team. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritise work, demonstrate reliability and accountability, and exercise care in the use of tools, equipment and materials.