Artisan Production Grade A to C (Electrical/Plumbing/ Carpentry)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: MHS380/2026
Helderberg Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Dewald Geldenhuys Tel no. (021) 850-4719
Minimum Educational Qualification:
Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Electrical/Plumbing/Carpentry.
Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):
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.
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.
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.
Inherent Requirements 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.
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
Grade A: R 253 341 per annum, Grade B: R 297 249 per annum, Grade C: R 345 342 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
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: 2026/07/03 17:00:00
