Artisan Assistant

Closing date: 17 Jul 2026
Department: Western Cape - Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Salary: R201 093 per annum

Centre: Lentegeur Central Laundry

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 or equivalent.
Experience: Appropriate experience in at least one of these fields: building, air-conditioning, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, maintenance and general repairs.
Appropriate experience in workshop related tasks.
Inherent requirement of the job: Ability to work overtime when needed.
Ability to work in a Laundry and workshop environment.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations.
Ability to operate industrial machinery and welding tasks.
Good communication skills.
Ability to handle heavy equipment, hot conditions, wet conditions, heights and narrow spaces.

Duties

Control tool parts and materials. Maintenance of laundry services, plant and equipment.
Repairs to the plant, services and equipment.
Maintain and repair industrial laundry equipment.
Attend to emergency breakdowns (including after hour repairs).
Strict adherence to the Occupational health and Safety Act.
Assist Artisans in the performance of their duties.
Control over tools, equipment and material.
Responsible for ensuring that all workmanship id is of high quality.
Assist with the management of all equipment contracts.
Responsible for all safety and housekeeping aspects within the laundry and workshop environment.

Enquiries

Ms D Hartnick Tel No: (021) 918-1519

Applications

Applications are submitted online via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).

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