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POST 08/532 : ARTISAN ASSISTANT (PLUMBING)

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This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 20 Mar 2026.

Key details

Salary
R193 359 β€’ per annum
Centre
Head Office, Cape Town (Bellville Mobile Workshop)
Closing date
20 Mar 2026

Job Highlight

Overview
Join our team to assist with maintenance and repairs of building plumbing and related trades, ensuring safe and efficient facility operations.

Requirements

Experience

Appropriate experience of maintenance and repairs of Building components (Plumbing).

Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (Code B) driver’s licence.

Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely.

Ability to perform heavy physical labour.

Ability to handle tools.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal skills.

Good communication skills.

Sound Knowledge of mainly in Building related trades, like: (Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting and Building).

Basic sound knowledge of the SANS 10 - 400 Building Regulation.

Be conversant with the requirements of the Machinery and Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Must have knowledgeable experience in Building trades.


Duties

Assist Artisan foreman and Artisan in the execution of their respective duties.

Carry out maintenance and repairs of building fixtures and components.

Maintain repairs and cleaning of drains on regular basis.

Ensure clean water supply to facilities.

Assist with repairs, alterations and emergency breakdowns (including after-hours repairs).

Must be able to perform standby duties when required.

Assist with the control and requisitioning of material and parts.

Take control over tools and materials.

Ensure that all tools and materials are available before commencing any tasks.

Clean areas where work has been carried out.

Ensure repairs and installations is executed according to SANS 10 – 400 Building Regulation as per Part β€œP”.


How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click β€œonline applications”).

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Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test.

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