Driver / Services Assistant - Herolim Private Hospital

Africa Health Care; Mthatha; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Mthatha seeks a Driver / Services Assistant to maintain a hygienic workplace and provide transport services. The ideal candidate will have Grade 12 education, a valid driver’s license, and experience in a hospital environment. Responsibilities include performing minor repairs, vehicle maintenance, and ensuring availability of resources. This position supports patient care and facility operations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent level of education.
• Practical experience in a hospital environment or similar is essential.
• Computer proficiency is required.
• Valid driver’s license and Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete minor repair work and maintain hygiene.
• Inspect control panels and electrical wiring for issues.
• Deliver and collect items or passengers as requested.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and report repairs.
• Maintain service records of all vehicles.

Skills

Collaboration / Relationship Building

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication and presentation skills

Customer responsiveness

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Computer proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)

Job description

Overview

Job title: Driver / Services Assistant - Herolim Private Hospital

Job Location: Eastern Cape, Mthatha

Deadline: September 23, 2025

Description

• A vacancy exists for a Driver / Services Assistant, reporting to the Services Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing and maintaining a hygienic and safe patient / workplace environment and to ensure availability of resources (equipment, materials and consumables) in the facility at all times, as well as providing a safe and reliable courier and / or passenger transport services in facility.

Critical Outputs / Responsibilities

• Complete minor repair work, which includes repairing doors, locks, door frames and handles as well as replacing light bulbs, sockets, switches, and window glass.
• Perform basic plumbing tasks, which includes unclogging drains as well as fixing leaking faucets and toilets.
• Performing and maintaining paint work in the facility.
• Inspecting control panels and electrical wiring to detect any issues that require immediate attention.
• Stock control of maintenance supplies and ordering of low or depleted supplies.
• Promptly responding to requests for emergency repairs and clean-ups.
• Perform routine inspections of facility as delegated by management and address any unreported Maintenance defects.
• Keep company vehicles clean.
• Deliver and collect all items and / or passengers as requested and authorized by Management – obtain proof of delivery.
• Follow rules of the road and always drive within the speed limits.
• Maintain Service records of all vehicles.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and report any necessary repairs.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent level of education.
• Practical experience in a hospital environment or similar environment is essential.
• Computer proficiency
• Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)
• Valid driver’s license.

Competencies

• Collaboration / Relationship Building
• Analytical thinking
• Resilience
• Verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail