Job details

Circular Post No: 25/218
Job Ref Number: ECHEALTH/TRAW/EMPIH/ES/21/07/2026
Province: Eastern Cape
Centre: Nelson Mandela Metro, Empilweni Hospital
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Salary: R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (Level 03)

Applications

Where to send your application.

Applications must be submitted as follows using one of the following options to the specific centre: 1. Via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the

Salary

R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (Level 03)

Requirements

  • NQF level 3 with 6-month trade-related experience.
  • Basic knowledge of technical work.
  • Self-propelled, Responsive person with positive attitude.

Duties

  • Provide routine technical services: Handle minor and routine technical work.
  • Repair minor mechanical, electrical, plumbing and repairing of cracked walls as well as repairing appliances.
  • Attend to heating, air conditioning, electrical and fire systems.
  • Repair water reticulation system, broken windows, toilet flush systems, valves, and stopcocks.
  • Remove broken toilets and basins and repair burst pipes and leaks.
  • Repair circulating pumps and pressure reducers.
  • Unblock drains, toilets, basins and sinks to ensure effective functioning of the sewerage system.
  • Repair doors, locks, general maintenance items including cutting keys and locks.
  • Prepare fill in and storing of gas cylinders for the institution.
  • Replace empty cylinders in wards of the institution.
  • Provide routine maintenance services: Inspect equipment.
  • Perform routine maintenance of common and communal areas of the institution.
  • Receive and assess routine maintenance requests and action them.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the workshop and walkaways.
  • Check workshop stores items such as spare parts and prepares orders.
  • Conduct routine inspection to identify faults.
  • Inspect, test, and maintain the electrical lighting and equipment.
  • Check electrical and water readings.
  • Check and reset fire alarms.

Enquiries

Ms K Sinyahla Tel No: (041) 406 7627 or Enquiries: Khanyisa.Sinyahla@echealth.gov.za

Notes

Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews OTHER POSTS

Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.

Original Text
POST 25/218 : TRADEMAN AID REF NO: ECHEALTH/TRAW/EMPIH/ES/21/07/2026 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Nelson Mandela Metro, Empilweni Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 3 with 6-month trade-related experience. Basic knowledge of technical work. Self-propelled, Responsive person with positive attitude.
DUTIES : Provide routine technical services: Handle minor and routine technical work. Repair minor mechanical, electrical, plumbing and repairing of cracked walls
as well as repairing appliances. Attend to heating, air conditioning, electrical and fire systems. Repair water reticulation system, broken windows, toilet flush
systems, valves, and stopcocks. Remove broken toilets and basins and repair burst pipes and leaks. Repair circulating pumps and pressure reducers.
Unblock drains, toilets, basins and sinks to ensure effective functioning of the sewerage system. Repair doors, locks, general maintenance items including
cutting keys and locks. Prepare fill in and storing of gas cylinders for the institution. Replace empty cylinders in wards of the institution. Provide routine
maintenance services: Inspect equipment. Perform routine maintenance of
common and communal areas of the institution. Receive and assess routine maintenance requests and action them. Maintain cleanliness of the workshop
and walkaways. Check workshop stores items such as spare parts and prepares orders. Conduct routine inspection to identify faults. Inspect, test, and
maintain the electrical lighting and equipment. Check electrical and water readings. Check and reset fire alarms.
ENQUIRIES : Ms K Sinyahla Tel No: (041) 406 7627 or Enquiries: Khanyisa.Sinyahla@echealth.gov.za

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