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Tradesman Aid Building (Carpentry)

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness · Head Office, Cape Town

Applications closed
Opportunity expired: Applications closed on 19 Oct 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
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Government sphere
Provincial administration
Province
Western Cape
Centre / Location
Head Office, Cape Town
Reference number
Not specified
Salary
R170 226 per annum
Closing date
19 Oct 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 (or equivalent).
Experience: Appropriate experience in the building environment.
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.
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.

Key duties and responsibilities

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.

How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your
application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or
https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

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

Enquiries

Mr JP Louw Tel No: (021) 830-3771

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