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Trade Assistant (X10 Posts)

Department of Higher Education and Training · Olifantsfontein

Applications closed
Opportunity expired: Applications closed on 18 Sep 2026. This vacancy is retained for reference. Do not send an application unless the department confirms it has reopened. Find current vacancies.

Vacancy overview

Department
Department of Higher Education and Training
Government sphere
National department
Province
National
Centre / Location
Olifantsfontein
Reference number
DHET 59/09/2026
Salary
R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
Closing date
18 Sep 2026

Requirements

Must have successfully completed Grade 10/ Standard 8/ (ABET Level 4).
A minimum of one to two years’ relevant experience will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Basic knowledge of cleaning.
Knowledge to prepare materials and tools for assessment tasks.
Communication, reading and writing skills.
Technical background knowledge of trade.
Skills to use cleaning material.
good knowledge of performing minor maintenance and repairs on assessment aids and machinery.
Ability to clean the workshop and equipment.
Knowledge of cleaning materials and tools and well-kept store.
Basic health and safety.
Ability to choose the correct assessment material and tools for the trade.
Ability to identity stock required. Ability to read and write.
To prepare material and tools for assessment tasks, communication, reading and writing skills.
Technical background of the trade.
To use cleaning materials.
Good knowledge to perform minor maintenance and repairs on assessment aids and machinery.

Key duties and responsibilities

Provide candidates with necessary tools, material and / or other services where needed.
Properly prepare material and tools for assessment tasks a day before assessment.
Safeguard workshop/ assessment area, machines, tools and consumable material.
Maintain cleanliness and general good housekeeping within the workshop / assessment area.
Perform minor maintenance and repairs on assessment aids and machinery.
Carry out safety activities in the workshop/assessment area and transport allocated assets etc. from asset
management to the workshop when required as well as transporting redundant
assets etc. from workshop to asset management when required.
N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

How to apply

DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the
Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.

These application details are retained only for reference; the deadline has passed.

Enquiries

Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389

Official Z83 application form

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