Administration Clerk Level 5: Maintenance Artisan (Carpenter)

The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users, implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people's lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, system and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives. Requirements : Grade 12 / Senior Certificate and a minimum of N3 theory in Carpentry or an equivalent relevant qualification; and A recognised Trade Test Certificate in Carpentry and Woodwork; A minimum requirements of 2 years' experience in general carpentry maintenance and repairs in a hospital or maintenance environment. A valid South African Code B driver's license will be an added advantage; Good communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Good planning, organizing and problem-solving skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet prescribed deadlines; and Willingness to perform standby, overtime, weekend and public holiday duties when required. Duties : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following: Perform general maintenance, repairs and installation work relating to carpentry and woodwork in accordance with approved work requests and e-Maintenance requirements; Attend to reported defects relating to cupboards, doors, ceilings, shelves, counters and other carpentry-related installations within prescribed timeframes; Manufacture, install, repair and maintain cupboards, counters, shelves, doors and other carpentry structures and fittings; Conduct inspections and assessments of carpentry-related installations to identify defects, damage, deterioration or maintenance requirements; Assess maintenance requests, determine the nature and extent of work required, and identify the materials, tools and equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks; Provide timely feedback to the Supervisor regarding required materials, equipment, additional work or defects requiring further intervention; Ensure that completed work complies with required quality, safety and service standards; Record and close completed maintenance requests and provide supporting evidence of completed work to the Supervisor; Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a safe, clean and serviceable condition; Report unsafe conditions, defects, damage, material shortages or other maintenance-related concerns to the Supervisor without delay; Plan and organize daily work activities to meet prescribed service standards and maintenance objectives; Adhere to occupational health and safety requirements, departmental policies, procedures and applicable technical standards; Perform standby and overtime duties, including weekends and public holidays, when required; and Perform any other reasonable duties within the scope of the post as delegated by the Supervisor. Closing Date : 02-10-2026