Artisan Assistant

Life Healthcare; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Artisan Assistant in Roodepoort to perform maintenance and inspections on hospital facilities. The role requires Grade 12, N3/N4 qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, and experience in building maintenance. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills and basic knowledge of hand tools. Willingness to work overtime is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or Matric is essential.
• N3 / N4 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualifications.
• Experience in hospital maintenance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and repairs on buildings and equipment.
• Complete job cards on all electrical systems.
• Manage contractors and issue permits to work.

Skills

Problem-solving

Electrical systems knowledge

Building maintenance

Plumbing

Education

Grade 12 or Matric

N3 / N4 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hand tools

SAP plant maintenance system

Job description

Function Engineering Facility Position Artisan Assistant Introduction

A vacancy exists for an Artisan Assistant at Life Flora Hospital , reporting to the Engineering Manager , Peris Naicker . The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting inspections and maintenance repairs related to a hospital facility which comprises of buildings and equipment.

Critical Outputs

• Conduct all duties allocated by the Engineering Manager, Engineering Planner and Maintenance Administrator.
• Responsible for the inspections and repairs of buildings and equipment
• Conduct daily inspections and complete job cards on all electrical systems UPS, generators, vacuum pumps, air compressors, air conditioning systems.
• Conduct fault finding and repairs to hospital Nurse Call and TV systems.
• Conduct fault finding and repairs to plumbing and water reticulation systems
• Stock and inventory control of materials and spares required for maintenance tasks
• Speedy and accurate completion of daily job cards as well as feedback thereof is a high priority.
• Assist in allocated tasks in the absence of team members.
• Assist with the management of contractors on site by issuing PTW and monitoring their tasks.
• Conduct Standby Duty as per department’s standby roster

Requirements

Grade 12 or Matric

N3 / N4 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

Own transport

Hospital maintenance experience will be an advantage.

Electrical, building, plumbing, carpentry, welding or tiling experience will be an advantage.

Willingness to work overtime when needed

A basic knowledge of hand tools.

The candidate must have a good understanding of plant equipment.

Experience in SAP plant maintenance job card system or other CMS will be an advantage

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement

Resilience

Engaging diversity

Excellent verbal & written communication in English

Influencing

Drive & energy

Excellence orientation

Ethical behaviour

Building relationships

Customer responsiveness

Organisational awareness