Tradesman Aid Building (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

HO154/2026

Location:

Directorate: Engineering and Technical Support Services

REMUNERATION

R 170 226 - R 200 523 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

02 Oct 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

16 Oct 2026, 5:00 pm

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

Mr JP Louw, tel.no. (021) 830-3771

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to travel throughout the Western Cape Province. Physically fit to do manual labour. Willingness to work overtime. Willingness to rotate between the building workshops.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Carry out minor maintenance tasks. Assist with the installation of plant, equipment and alterations. Ensure that tools and material are available when needed. Ensure areas in workshop /s and working environment is clear of obstructions and cleaned daily. Assist the Artisans in the execution of their duties as per Breakdown below. Control over tools and materials. Mainly Carpentry Plumbing, Painting and Building trades related duties. Maintenance and repairs by painting, glazing, skimming installations of Drywalls, ceilings and spray- painting of equipment at Hospital buildings. Repairs and Service of infrastructure equipment at Facilities, according to standards and relevant regulations. Occasional Support in Carpentry Plumbing Painting and Building Departments. Take control of Job cards assigned. Assist the Artisan Foreman / Artisan in certain duties assigned. Emergency breakdowns (including afterhours repairs). Planning and décor of new installations and alterations.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Ability to handle tools. Good interpersonal skills. Good communication skills. Sound Knowledge of mainly in Building related trades. Basic knowledge of Building Regulations. Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and its relevant regulations.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in the building environment.

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.