Healthcare Facilities Technician: Maintenance & Critical Systems

Joint Medical Holdings Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Medical Holdings Group is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support hospital infrastructure and service delivery at our Durban facilities. The role covers routine inspections, preventative and reactive maintenance, and on-site contractor coordination.

The ideal candidate has an N6 qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering and at least 1 year in a healthcare facilities setting, with basic knowledge of hospital engineering systems.

Qualifications

• Matric and N6 Engineering qualification essential.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a healthcare facilities environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of plant rooms and hospital technical infrastructure.
• Assist with preventative and reactive maintenance, including breakdown response.
• Monitor and support generators, UPS systems, HVAC, pumps, water systems, medical gases, lifts, and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, job cards, and service reports.
• Assist with asset management, inventory control, and equipment tracking.
• Coordinate and monitor contractors working on site.
• Follow up on outstanding maintenance work and verify completed repairs.
• Assist with minor projects, installations, and renovations.
• Provide technical support to theatres, ICU, wards, emergency units, and other critical hospital areas.
• Ensure compliance with hospital health, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Hospital engineering knowledge

Education

N6 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Joint Medical Holdings Group is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support hospital infrastructure and service delivery at our Durban facilities. The role covers routine inspections, preventative and reactive maintenance, and on-site contractor coordination.

The ideal candidate has an N6 qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering and at least 1 year in a healthcare facilities setting, with basic knowledge of hospital engineering systems.