TRADESMAN AID BUILDING (CARPENTRY)
Department of Health and Wellness · Head Office
- Closing date
- 16 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 35/303
- Salary band
- R 170 226
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Health and Wellness Directorate: Engineering and Technical Support Services Location: Head Office, Cape Town Salary: R170 226 per annum 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. Duties: 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. Enquiries: Mr JP Louw Tel No: (021) 830-3771 Notes: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Closing Date: 2026-10-16T17:00:00+02:00
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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
Key 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
About Department of Health
The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.
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