Maintenance Assistant

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

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in South Africa seeks a Maintenance Assistant for Life Queenstown Private Hospital. The ideal candidate will conduct maintenance inspections, repair various fixtures, and ensure reliability of hospital assets. A background in mechanical engineering and at least 3 years of experience in maintenance are required. Applicants must possess a Matric certificate and a valid driver's license. The role requires effective communication and the ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in engineering maintenance or facilities maintenance.
• Valid driver’s licence is required.
• Practical experience in a hospital or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, and annual planned maintenance on all equipment.
• Inspect hospital spaces to identify problems.
• Respond to requests for maintenance services.

Skills

Team player

Excellent verbal & written communication

Action oriented

Customer responsiveness

Deadline driven

Resilience

Engaging diversity

Influencing

Drive & energy

Ethical behavior

Education

Matric / Grade 12

N2 or higher technical trade courses

Job description

Function Engineering Facility Life Queenstown Private Hospital Position Maintenance Assistant Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Maintenance Assistant, based at Life Queenstown Private Hospital, reporting to Engineering Manager Stanley Zisile. The incumbent will ensure well‑maintained and reliable assets through routine inspections and maintenance, eliminating equipment faults and quick deterioration of assets associated with land and buildings.

Critical Outputs

• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, and annual planned maintenance on all equipment.
• Inspect all hospital spaces/areas daily to identify problems or defects with building, land, furniture, and fixtures.
• Respond to ward and general area requests for soft maintenance services, including replacing air filters, installing new locks, troubleshooting smoke detectors, etc.
• Repair plumbing, furniture, ironmongery, bathroom fixtures and fittings, and safety systems in the wards as required.
• Ensure the parking lot and sidewalks are free from any obstructive features that may cause harm.
• Inspect and maintain fire sprinklers, boosters, hydrants, hose reels, extinguishers, and common area rubbish receptacles on the premises.
• Test performance of in‑unit appliances, such as toasters, microwaves, stoves, ovens, water hydroboils and coffee machines.
• Provide nursing staff with advice and guidance on maintaining their wards and common areas.
• Respond to requests from doctor’s rooms, auxiliary services areas and soft services maintenance requests as reported.
• Be fully capable of maintaining and repairing fixtures such as air conditioning, carpentry, drywall, small power, flooring, kitchen, bath, roofing, windows, and doors.
• Maintain and arrange signage, wall pictures, flowerpots, decorative fixtures, television mounting and road marking.
• Complete and return all maintenance job cards to Maintenance Office.
• Maintain good housekeeping in plant rooms and workshop.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• At least N2 or higher technical trade courses with a minimum of 3 years in engineering maintenance or facilities maintenance
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.
• Practical experience in a hospital environment or a similar environment is essential.
• Must have a background in mechanical engineering.

Competencies

• Team player
• Excellent verbal & written communication
• Action oriented
• Customer responsiveness
• Deadline driven
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Ethical behavior

Email [e-mail]. Closing date Tuesday, November 25, 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.