Government EntityWestern Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
    LocationCape Town, Western Cape
    Reference NumberRXH49/2026
    SalaryGrade 1: R 253 341 - R 281 172 per annum, Grade 2: R 297 249 - R 329 898 per annum, Grade 3: R 345 342 - R 424 371 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
    Centre / LocationRed Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Rondebosch
    Source and Applicationscubedonline.co.za/wcdh

    Reference No: RXH49/2026

    Employment Type: Permanent

    Enquiries: Mr L Johnson, tel. no. (021 ) 658-5481

    Remuneration

    Grade 1: R 253 341 - R 281 172 per annum, Grade 2: R 297 249 - R 329 898 per annum, Grade 3: R 345 342 - R 424 371 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

    Minimum educational qualifications

    Appropriate Trade Test Certificate.

    Competencies (knowledge/skills)

    Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to work independently and under pressure, with good organizational as well a team. Ability to plan (pro-active), as well as working in a team and to learn and comply with in-house systems and procedures. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and its relevant regulations. Ability to climb under/over obstacles, climb ladders and work at heights. Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skilfully and safely.

    Duties (key result areas/outputs)

    Maintain and repair all plant and equipment at the Hospital under the supervision of the artisan Foreman. Perform necessary administrative functions, train and supervise subordinates. Assist with the execution of engineering projects and control over tools and materials. Assist Artisan Foreman with his duties. Appropriate experience in the mechanical field, general mechanical repairs and the ability to carry out basic general welding. knowledge of air conditioning equipment and medical gas plants. May be required to provide support at other institutions when emergency arises.

    Inherent requirements of the job

    Valid (Code B/EB) driver's license.Willingness to travel within Metro when operational needs require.

    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.

    Requirements

    Inherent requirements of the jobValid (Code B/EB) driver's license.Willingness to travel within Metro when operational needs require. ExperienceGrade 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.

    Duties

    Maintain and repair all plant and equipment at the Hospital under the supervision of the artisan Foreman. Perform necessary administrative functions, train and supervise subordinates. Assist with the execution of engineering projects and control over tools and materials. Assist Artisan Foreman with his duties. Appropriate experience in the mechanical field, general mechanical repairs and the ability to carry out basic general welding. knowledge of air conditioning equipment and medical gas plants. May be required to provide support at other institutions when emergency arises.

    Source / Circular Reference

    scubedonline.co.za/wcdh