Tradesman Aid โ Winburg Hospital | Free State โ NQF Level 4 Required โ Apply by 15 September 2026
Employer: Free State Provincial Government
Facility: Winburg Hospital
Position: Tradesman Aid
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Winburg, Free State
Reference Number: WH/105/2026
Employment Type: Permanent
Advert Type: External
Salary Level: Level 3
Salary: R170,226 per annum
Closing Date: 15 September 2026
Overview
Winburg Hospital is inviting applications for one permanent Tradesman Aid position.
The successful candidate will provide practical maintenance support by assisting with the servicing and repair of equipment and attending to minor building-maintenance problems. Duties include basic electrical, plumbing, plastering and carpentry work, building inspections, equipment maintenance and the safe handling of tools and machinery.
Applicants must have a qualification at NQF Level 4 recognised by SAQA.
This is an external vacancy, meaning applications are not restricted to existing employees, provided candidates meet the advertised requirements.
Key Responsibilities
The Tradesman Aid will be responsible for:
– Assisting with servicing and repairing relevant plant and equipment.
– Carrying out services according to required service categories and standards.
– Assisting with inspections to identify additional defects before repairs are undertaken.
– Conducting regular building inspections.
– Identifying maintenance problems and reporting defects.
– Assisting with general maintenance and repair activities.
– Ensuring machinery and tools are stored safely.
– Cleaning equipment and machinery after use.
– Maintaining tools and equipment according to required standards.
– Reporting equipment faults and maintenance problems.
– Keeping work areas, tools and equipment clean and organised.
Building Maintenance Duties
The successful candidate will assist with minor maintenance problems involving:
- Electrical work.
- Plumbing.
- Plastering.
- Carpentry.
- General building repairs.
- Furniture repairs.
- Equipment repairs.
Any defects or faults requiring further attention must be identified and reported through the appropriate channels.
Equipment and Tool Management
The Tradesman Aid will also be expected to:
- Use tools and equipment responsibly.
- Safeguard machinery and tools.
- Clean equipment after completing work.
- Ensure equipment is stored correctly.
- Assist with servicing equipment according to applicable standards.
- Identify damaged or faulty tools and equipment.
- Report faults promptly.
- Help maintain equipment in a safe and serviceable condition.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A qualification at NQF Level 4 recognised by SAQA.
- Ability to perform practical maintenance duties.
- Ability to follow workplace procedures.
- Ability to work safely with tools and equipment.
The supplied advertisement does not specify a minimum number of years of previous work experience.
Knowledge and Skills
Candidates should have knowledge of:
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment.
- Health and safety measures.
- Workplace procedures relevant to the maintenance environment.
- Safe handling of tools and machinery.
- Basic maintenance practices.
- Identifying and reporting defects.
- Equipment and tool safekeeping.
Practical knowledge relating to electrical, plumbing, plastering, carpentry and general building maintenance will be particularly useful for carrying out the advertised duties.
Health and Safety
The successful candidate will be expected to follow appropriate health and safety measures while carrying out maintenance work.
This includes:
- Using tools and equipment correctly.
- Keeping equipment in a safe condition.
- Maintaining clean work areas.
- Reporting damaged or unsafe equipment.
- Following established working procedures.
- Identifying defects that could create safety risks.
- Safely storing machinery and tools after use.
Salary
The advertised salary for the position is:
R170,226 per annum
Salary Level: Level 3
The position is offered on a permanent employment basis.
Possible Interview Questions
Candidates preparing for a Tradesman Aid interview may be asked:
- Why do you want to work as a Tradesman Aid at Winburg Hospital?
- What experience do you have with general maintenance work?
- What types of hand tools have you used before?
- How would you identify and report a building defect?
- What basic plumbing work are you familiar with?
- What basic electrical maintenance tasks have you assisted with?
- Have you previously performed carpentry or furniture repairs?
- What safety precautions should you follow when using tools?
- Why is it important to clean machinery and equipment after use?
- What would you do if you discovered that a tool was damaged?
- How would you safely store tools after completing a job?
- Why are regular building inspections important?
- What would you do if you discovered a maintenance problem that you were not qualified to repair?
- How do you ensure that you follow instructions and workplace procedures correctly?
CV Tips for This Position
Your CV should clearly show your NQF Level 4 qualification.
If you have practical experience, highlight duties involving:
- General maintenance.
- Handyman work.
- Electrical assistance.
- Plumbing.
- Carpentry.
- Plastering.
- Building maintenance.
- Furniture repairs.
- Equipment repairs.
- Plant or machinery maintenance.
- Tool handling.
- Building inspections.
- Health and safety.
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment.
If you have completed practical training or gained maintenance skills through temporary work, internships, learnerships or informal work, include this experience where relevant.
Also highlight practical qualities such as:
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Safety awareness.
- Ability to use tools responsibly.
- Attention to detail.
- Reliability.
- Problem identification.
- Ability to perform physical work.
- Care of tools and equipment.
Do not claim to be a qualified electrician, plumber or other artisan unless you actually hold the relevant qualification or trade certification.
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