Artisan Assistant (Permanent position)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness

Western Cape

R201 093 – R236 877 a year – Permanent

Closing Date: 17 July 2026

Full job description

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

HO105/2026

Location:

Directorate: Facilities Management, Lentegeur Central Laundry

REMUNERATION

R 201 093 per annum – R 236 877 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

7/3/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/07/17 17:00:00

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Grade 10 or equivalent.

ENQUIRIES

Ms D Hartnick, tel. no. (021) 918-1519

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be required to do a competency test as part of the interview process.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in at least one of these fields: building, air-conditioning, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, maintenance and general repairs. Appropriate experience in workshop related tasks.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Control tool parts and materials. Maintenance of laundry services, plant and equipment. Repairs to the plant, services and equipment. Maintain and repair industrial laundry equipment. Attend to emergency breakdowns (including after hour repairs). Strict adherence to the Occupational health and Safety Act. Assist Artisans in the performance of their duties. Control over tools, equipment and material. Responsible for ensuring that all workmanship id is of high quality. Assist with the management of all equipment contracts. Responsible for all safety and housekeeping aspects within the laundry and workshop environment.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Ability to work overtime when needed. Ability to work in a Laundry and workshop environment.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations. Ability to operate industrial machinery and welding tasks. Good communication skills. Ability to handle heavy equipment, hot conditions, wet conditions, heights and narrow spaces.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.