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Trademan Aid Ref No: Echealth/Traw/Empih/Es/21/07/2026 (X2

Department of Health
Nelson Mandela Metro, Empilweni Hospital, NationalR170 226 - R200 523 per annum (Level 03)HealthCloses 31 July 2026

About this role

POST 25/218 : TRADEMAN AID REF NO: ECHEALTH/TRAW/EMPIH/ES/21/07/2026 (X2

SALARY : R170 226 - R200 523 per annum (Level 03)

CENTRE : Nelson Mandela Metro, Empilweni Hospital

REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 3 with 6-month trade-related experience. Basic knowledge of

technical work. Self-propelled, Responsive person with positive attitude.

DUTIES : Provide routine technical services: Handle minor and routine technical work.

Repair minor mechanical, electrical, plumbing and repairing of cracked walls

as well as repairing appliances. Attend to heating, air conditioning, electrical

and fire systems. Repair water reticulation system, broken windows, toilet flush

systems, valves, and stopcocks. Remove broken toilets and basins and repair

burst pipes and leaks. Repair circulating pumps and pressure reducers.

Unblock drains, toilets, basins and sinks to ensure effective functioning of the

sewerage system. Repair doors, locks, general maintenance items including

cutting keys and locks. Prepare fill in and storing of gas cylinders for the

institution. Replace empty cylinders in wards of the institution. Provide routine

maintenance services: Inspect equipment. Perform routine maintenance of

common and communal areas of the institution. Receive and assess routine

maintenance requests and action them. Maintain cleanliness of the workshop

and walkaways. Check workshop stores items such as spare parts and

prepares orders. Conduct routine inspection to identify faults. Inspect, test, and

maintain the electrical lighting and equipment. Check electrical and water

readings. Check and reset fire alarms.

ENQUIRIES : Ms K Sinyahla Tel No: (041) 406 7627 or Enquiries:

Khanyisa.Sinyahla@echealth.gov.za

Requirements

NQF level 3 with 6-month trade-related experience. Basic knowledge of technical work. Self-propelled, Responsive person with positive attitude.

Duties

Provide routine technical services: Handle minor and routine technical work. Repair minor mechanical, electrical, plumbing and repairing of cracked walls as well as repairing appliances. Attend to heating, air conditioning, electrical and fire systems. Repair water reticulation system, broken windows, toilet flush systems, valves, and stopcocks. Remove broken toilets and basins and repair burst pipes and leaks. Repair circulating pumps and pressure reducers. Unblock drains, toilets, basins and sinks to ensure effective functioning of the sewerage system. Repair doors, locks, general maintenance items including cutting keys and locks. Prepare fill in and storing of gas cylinders for the institution. Replace empty cylinders in wards of the institution. Provide routine maintenance services: Inspect equipment. Perform routine maintenance of common and communal areas of the institution. Receive and assess routine maintenance requests and action them. Maintain cleanliness of the workshop and walkaways. Check workshop stores items such as spare parts and prepares orders. Conduct routine inspection to identify faults. Inspect, test, and maintain the electrical lighting and equipment. Check electrical and water readings. Check and reset fire alarms.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted as follows using one of the following options to the specific centre: 1. Via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Alfred Nzo District Office: Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Alfred Nzo District Office, 81 Murray Street, Kokstad, 4700. Enquiries: Mr K Praim Tel No: (039) 797 6070. Greenville Hospital: Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Greenville Hospital, Greenville Location, Bizana, 4800, Enquiries: Mr Z Madikizela Tel No: (039) 251 3009. Mt Ayliff Hospital: Hand deliver/courier to: HR Office, Mt Ayliff Hospital, 8 Insizwe Street, Mount Ayliff, 4735. Enquires: Mrs O Mjoka Tel No: (039) 254 0236. Sipetu Hospital: Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Sipetu Hospital, Isilindini, Tabankulu, 5090. Enquiries: Ms L Mahlathi Tel No: (039) 255 0077. Khotsong TB Hospital: Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Khotsong TB Hospital, 100 Jagger Street, Matatiele, 4730 Enquiries: Ms Z Pinyane Tel No: (039) 737 3801 Taylor Bequest Hospital (Matatiele): Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Taylor Bequest Hospital, 01 Main Street, Matatiele, 4730. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). 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. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews OTHER POSTS

Applications: RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za.