Department of Higher Education and Training is looking for suitable candidates to apply for their Trade Assistant vacancies.
Closing Date: 27 February 2026
- POST 05/246: TRADE ASSISTANT
- SALARY: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE
Olifantsfontein:
Electrical Ref No: DHET111/02/2026
Automotive Ref No: DHET112/02/2026
Mechanical Ref No: DHET113/06/2026
Department of Higher Education and Training Trade Assistant
Requirements
Must have successfully completed Grade 10/ Standard 8/ (ABET Level 4). Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act. Basic knowledge of cleaning. Knowledge to prepare materials and tools for assessment tasks. Communication, reading and writing skills. Technical background knowledge of
the trade. Skills to use cleaning material. good knowledge of performing minor maintenance and repairs on assessment aids and machinery. Ability to clean the workshop and equipment. Knowledge of cleaning material and tools and well-kept store. Basic health and safety. Ability to choose the correct assessment material and tools for the trade. Ability to identity stock required. Ability to read and write
Duties
provide candidates with necessary tools, materials and / or other services where needed. Properly prepare materials and tools for assessment tasks a day before assessment. Safeguard workshop/ assessment area, machines, tools and consumable materials. Maintain cleanliness and general good housekeeping within the workshop/ assessment area. Perform minor maintenance and repairs on assessment aids and machinery and carry out safety activities in the workshop/ assessment area. Transport allocated assets
etc. from asset management to the workshop when required.
Enquiries
Ms E Sithole/ Mr R Kgare/MS XE Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 312 5442/5498/5513
Applications
DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply
Note
DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website and follow the easy prompts/instructions. Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83.
