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    Tradesman Aid (7 POSTS)

    Job Overview / Description

    • Position Title: Tradesman Aid
      Reference Number:

      • FMTE 01/08/2025 (x6 Posts – Bloemfontein)

      • FMTE 02/08/2025 (x1 Post – Welkom)

      Salary: R163,680 per annum (Level 02)
      Centre(s):

      • Bloemfontein

      • Welkom

    • Contract Type: Permanent
    • Application Closing Date: 19 September 2025
    • Enquiries: Mr. J. Kwalepe –060 843 5868
    • Applications To Be Sent To:
    •  Email: recruitment@fssocdev.gov.za

    • Post: Private Bag X20616, Bloemfontein, 9300

    •  Physical Delivery: Application Box, Old Standard Bank Building, Cnr Charlotte Maxeke and West Burger Street, Bloemfontein

    •  Tel (HR): 083 555 9270

    Job Purpose:

    To assist artisans and technical staff with maintenance, repairs, and preparation of materials and tools within the workshop/assessment area, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and proper functioning of machinery and equipment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Assist mechanical artisans with maintenance, repair, and servicing of machinery and mechanical installations

    • Carry and maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition

    • Prepare materials and tools in advance for assessment tasks

    • Ensure workshop and assessment areas are clean and safe

    • Perform minor maintenance and repairs on equipment and aids

    • Safeguard tools, machinery, and consumable materials

    • Transport assets from and to the asset management section as required

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Qualification:

      • Grade 10 or equivalent qualification recognized by SAQA

      • Six (6) months of trade-related experience/qualification

    • Skills and Knowledge:

      • Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

      • Basic knowledge of cleaning materials and safety procedures

      • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively

      • Technical understanding of tools and machinery

      • Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks

    Additional Notes:

    • Employment Equity: Preference will be given to women and persons with disabilities in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.

    • No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.

    • Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), along with a detailed CV.

    • No qualifications or documents are required at the application stage – only if shortlisted.

    • Shortlisted candidates will be subject to background checks, verification, and possible skills testing.

    • Applicants who do not receive a response within 6 months should consider their application unsuccessful.

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