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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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.
 
Artisan Assistant (Plumbing)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: HO37/2026
  Head Office, Cape Town
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
A valid (Code B) driver’s licence. Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skilfully and safely. Ability to perform heavy physical labour. Ability to handle tools.
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience of maintenance and repairs of Building components (Plumbing).
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Assist Artisan foreman and Artisan in the execution of their respective duties. Carry out maintenance and repairs of building fixtures and components. Maintain repairs and cleaning of drains on regular basis. Ensure clean water supply to facilities. Assist with repairs, alterations and emergency breakdowns (including after-hours repairs). Must be able to perform standby duties when required. Assist with the control and requisitioning of material and parts. Take control over tools and materials. Ensure that all tools and materials are available before commencing any tasks. Clean areas where work has been carried out. Ensure repairs and installations is executed according to SANS 10 – 400 Building Regulation as per Part “P”.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills)
Good interpersonal skills. Good communication skills. Sound Knowledge of mainly in Building related trades, like: (Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting and Building). Basic sound knowledge of the SANS 10 - 400 Building Regulation. Be conversant with the requirements of the Machinery and Occupational Health and Safety Act. Must have knowledgeable experience in Building trades.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Grade 10 or equivalent.
 
Enquiries:
Mr JP Louw, tel. no. (021) 830-3771
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 193 359 per annum - R 227 766 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
3/6/2026 12:00:00 AM
 
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.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 3/20/2026 12:00:00 AM
 
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