Artisan | Plumber

LIFE Healthcare Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Healthcare Group seeks an experienced Artisan to manage plumbing maintenance at Life Carstenhof Hospital. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards while providing excellent service to staff and management. With at least 5 years of experience and relevant qualifications, this opportunity promises a hands-on role in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years artisan experience required.
• Familiar with Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.
• Valid driver’s license (code 8) with own serviceable car.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all plumbing maintenance and works.
• Handle general maintenance inquiries from staff.
• Attend to urgent issues requiring basic repair skills.

Skills

Management skills

People skills

Contract management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Grade 12

N3/Trade Test in Plumbing

Job description

A permanent vacancy exists for an Artisan at Life Carstenhof Hospital, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for all plumbing, day-to-day works orders and work to support the strategic objectives of the hospital business plan.

Function Engineering Facility Life Carstenhof Hospital Position Artisan | Plumber Introduction

A permanent vacancy exists for an Artisan at Life Carstenhof Hospital, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for all plumbing, day-to-day works orders and work to support the strategic objectives of the hospital business plan.

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.
• Provide line managers with relevant information as required.
• Be available for call outs and standby duties.
• Any other related tasks as delegated by the Hospital Engineering Manager within the Hospital and its surroundings.
• Maintain a comprehensive hospital engineering management system.
• Attend to urgent matters, repairing items only requiring basic skills to ensure continuous availabilities.
• Maintain a comprehensive hospital engineering management system

Requirements

• Grade 12
• N3/Trade Test with Plumbing experience a must.
• Should have at least 5 years artisan experience
• Skills required include good management skills, people skills, contract management skills and project management skills
• Good analytical and lateral thinking abilities, results driven, takes initiatives, hands on approach, service orientation, initiative and the ability to inspire professionalism, attention to detail, strong results orientation and excellent communication skills.
• The successful candidate should also be familiar with all aspects of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.
• Valid driver’s license (code 8) with own serviceable car for standby purposes

Competencies

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

Email [e-mail] Closing date Friday, July 4, 2025

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

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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.