POST 08/534 : TRADESMAN AID: PLUMBING (BUILDING)
Directorate: Engineering and Technical Support Services
SALARY : R163 680 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town (Bellville Mobile Workshop)
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience within the respective fields in the Building environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to travel throughout the Western Cape Province. Physically fit to do manual labour. Ability to handle tools. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal skills. Good communication skills. Sound Knowledge of mainly in Building related trades, like: Carpentry, Plumbing, 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 : Carry out minor maintenance tasks. Assist with the installation of equipment and alterations. Ensure that tools and materials are available when needed. Ensure areas in workshops and working environment are clear of obstructions and cleaned daily. Control over tools and materials. Maintenance and repairs by painting, glazing, skimming, building, installations of Drywalls, ceilings and equipment at Hospital buildings. Repairs and Service of infrastructure equipment at Facilities, according to standards and relevant regulations. Support in Carpentry Plumbing Painting and Building Departments when required. Assist the Artisan Foreman / Artisan in certain duties assigned. Emergency breakdowns (including after-hour repairs).
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr JP Louw Tel No: (021) 830-3771
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test.

APPLICATIONS : APPLY NOW.
CLOSING DATE : 20 March 2026, 17:00 PM
NOTE : It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.