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POST 07/272 : ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A TO C Garden Route District
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 13 Mar 2026.
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Requirements
Experience
- Grade A: No experience required. Grade B: At least 18 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in the area after obtaining the relevant Trade Test Certificate. Grade C: At least 34 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in the area after obtaining the relevant Trade Test Certificate. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work irregular hours, (eg. overtime, after hours, day or night, weekends, public holidays and standby duties) and attend to emergencies when required. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel and work at all Public Health Institutions within the Hessequa Sub- District. Willingness to perform over a spectrum of technical trades and continual training in these. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate working knowledge of the requirements of the Machinery, and Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85). Able to interpret and apply regulations. Appropriate working knowledge of the working principle, parts and assembly, testing, routine & breakdown maintenance of the following: Domestic & light commercial laundry & kitchen equipment
- Access control, Fire Detection & Electrical Fencing Hardware
- Basic building terminology and construction
- Hospital Technical Systems & plant
- HVAC equipment
- Welding & Plumbing skills (Demonstrable). Good communication skills (verbal and written). Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, 190 Email and Internet). Physically fit to perform duties and the ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
Duties
(key result areas/outputs): Routine Maintenance and Repairs of equipment, plant, and tools at all Health Establishments in the Hessequa Sub-District that includes 1 District Hospital and 6 Clinics.
Compile specifications and assist in managing projects.
Control and supervision of workshop staff, groundsman and intern.
Procurement of workshop consumables, oxygen, diesel, tools and materials as well as the control thereof in respect of stock control.
Administration duties and functions in respect of Requisitions and Job Cards and managing departmental and institutional contracts.
Occupational Health and Safety Practices.
How to apply
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Notes
Closing Date
13 March 2026, 17:00PM