TRADESMAN AID (MECHANICAL) is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Metro West, Zwaanswyk Mobile Workshop, Station Road, Retreat | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
R170 226 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 or equivalent certificate.
- Experience: Appropriate experience within the mechanical field.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to travel throughout the Western Cape Province.
- Physically fit to do manual labour.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to handle tools.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Duties
- Carry out minor maintenance tasks.
- Assist with repairs and emergency breakdowns (including after hours’ repairs).
- Assist with the installation of plant, equipment and alterations.
- Clear areas where work has been carried out.
- Ensure that tools and material are available when needed.
- Assist the Artisans in the execution of their duties.
Enquiries
Mr D Bosman Tel No: (021) 715-5921
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R170 226 per annum
CENTRE : Metro West, Zwaanswyk Mobile Workshop, Station Road, Retreat
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 or equivalent certificate. Experience: Appropriate experience within the mechanical field. Inherent
requirement of the job: Willingness to travel throughout the Western Cape
Province. Physically fit to do manual labour. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to handle tools. Good interpersonal skills.
DUTIES : Carry out minor maintenance tasks. Assist with repairs and emergency breakdowns (including after hours’ repairs). Assist with the installation of plant,
equipment and alterations. Clear areas where work has been carried out.
Ensure that tools and material are available when needed. Assist the Artisans in the execution of their duties.
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Bosman Tel No: (021) 715-5921
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.