ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A TO C (ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING/ CARPENTRY) Chief is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Helderberg Hospital | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Grade C: R345 342 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
Grade A: R253 341 per annum Grade B: R297 249 per annum
Grade C: R345 342 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Electrical/Plumbing/Carpentry.
- Experience: Grade A: No experience required.
- Grade B: At least 18 years appropriate/recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the relevant Trade Test Certificate.
- Grade C: At least 34 years appropriate/recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the relevant Trade Test Certificate.
- Inherent requirement of the job: A valid driver’s license (Code B/EB).
- Willingness to work overtime, standby duties and emergency callouts.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and hospital environments.
- Willingness to travel between facilities where required.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures related to the relevant trade.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant regulations.
- Ability to diagnose faults and implement corrective measures.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy in MS Office.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and hospital infrastructure.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Duties
- Perform maintenance, repairs and installations on hospital buildings, equipment and infrastructure according to prescribed standards.
- Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment.
- Respond to emergency breakdowns and maintenance requests within the hospital environment.
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and infection prevention standards.
- Maintain and update maintenance records, job cards and registers.
- Assist with fault finding, technical assessments and repair solutions.
- Supervise assistants and support staff where applicable.
- Assist with procurement processes, quotations and material control.
- Ensure tools, equipment and workshop areas are maintained in a safe and orderly condition.
Enquiries
Mr D Geldenhuys Tel No: (021) 850-4719
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : Grade A: R253 341 per annum Grade B: R297 249 per annum
Grade C: R345 342 per annum
CENTRE : Helderberg Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Electrical/Plumbing/Carpentry. Experience: Grade A: No experience required.
Grade B: At least 18 years appropriate/recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the relevant Trade Test Certificate. Grade C: At least 34 years
appropriate/recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the relevant
Trade Test Certificate. Inherent requirement of the job: A valid driver’s license
(Code B/EB). Willingness to work overtime, standby duties and emergency callouts. Ability to work in confined spaces and hospital environments.
Willingness to travel between facilities where required. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures related to the relevant trade. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
and relevant regulations. Ability to diagnose faults and implement corrective measures. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy in
MS Office. Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and hospital infrastructure.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
DUTIES : Perform maintenance, repairs and installations on hospital buildings, equipment and infrastructure according to prescribed standards. Conduct
routine inspections and preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment.
Respond to emergency breakdowns and maintenance requests within the hospital environment. Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety
regulations and infection prevention standards. Maintain and update maintenance records, job cards and registers. Assist with fault finding,
technical assessments and repair solutions. Supervise assistants and support staff where applicable. Assist with procurement processes, quotations and
material control. Ensure tools, equipment and workshop areas are maintained in a safe and orderly condition.
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Geldenhuys Tel No: (021) 850-4719
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 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.