2x Maintenance Assistants

LIFE Healthcare Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking Maintenance Assistants to ensure the availability of maintenance services for hospital infrastructure. Responsibilities include executing repairs, managing daily inspections of medical systems, and responding to maintenance inquiries. Candidates should have Grade 12 or equivalent, with experience in hospital maintenance preferred. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. This diverse position promotes continuous learning within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Experience in general hospital maintenance would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical installations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of maintenance services for hospital infrastructure.
• Execute repairs as per job card and instructions.
• Supervise daily inspection of medical gas alarm system.

Skills

General hospital maintenance

Plumbing

Electricity knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Medical gas alarm systems

Air conditioning systems

Job description

A vacancy has become available for Maintenance Assistants, based at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring continuous availability of general building/electrical maintenance services for the Hospital infrastructure.

Critical Outputs

• Responsible for all Maintenance related issues on a day-to-day basis;
• Responsible for all general maintenance enquiries relating to Doctors and Nursing staff
• Execute repairs / tasks as per job card and instructions or Ad hoc request from line Manager
• Provide line managers with relevant information as required
• Supervise the daily inspection of medical gas alarm system and recording of medical gasses
• Supervise the daily inspection of vacuum pumps, medical air compressor, plumbing and general maintenance
• Follow up maintenance schedule for air conditioning and filters

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Experience in General Hospital maintenance, plumbing, painting, hospital beds, door locks, carpentry etc. would be advantageous
• Knowledge of electrical / mechanical installations and maintenance thereof.
• Conversant in English.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to complete tasks timeously and accurately and be able to work under pressure.
• Eager to learn new systems and to accept work challenges.
• Adhere to NOSA and OHSA acts.
• Be in possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Perform standby duties

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Contact

Anna Mokwena

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date Sunday, December 7, 2025

Internal applicants – before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.