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POST 09/49 : TRADESMAN AID

🏒 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE πŸ“ FB Ysterplaat, Ysterplaat ⏳ Closes: 27 Mar 2026 🧾 Post: 09/49 # Ref: AFBYPLT/02/08/26/07

Key details

Salary
R138 486 β€’ per annum
Centre
FB Ysterplaat, Ysterplaat
Reference
AFBYPLT/02/08/26/07
Closing date
27 Mar 2026
Apply email
edrich.wilson@dod.mil.za

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Overview
Join the Department of Defence as a Tradesman Aid to assist with maintenance, repairs, and keeping equipment safe and operational.

Requirements

A minimum of ABET qualification. A Trade test certificate.

No experience.

Special requirements (Skills needed): Good Interpersonal Relationship skills; planning and organizing skills; Verbal and Communication skills; Analytical skills; Problem solving and Time management skills.


Duties

Required to perform the following: Cleaning and maintenance of machinery and tools, Preparation of safe working environment, Repair leaking geysers, taps and leaking water pipes, Unblocking of main sewage lines, Assist with repair and fitting of tyres, Keeping of equipment in a safe place, Painting and marking of floors, Charging of batteries, Operating and maintenance of electrical saw equipment and machinery on time.

Carry out cleaning of work areas and dangerous machines when switched off, Support in effective plumbing, building service and repairs and all maintenance related matters.

Assist in repairing equipment in the unit’s workshop.


How to apply

Email: edrich.wilson@dod.mil.za

Department of Defence
Air Force Base Ysterplaat
Brooklyn
Ysterplaat.

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