Maintenance Assistants

LIFE Healthcare Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cape Town is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to ensure the continuous availability of maintenance services for the hospital infrastructure. The successful candidate will handle maintenance inquiries, execute repairs, and supervise inspections. Applicants should have a Grade 12 certificate, experience in hospital maintenance, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time position offering an opportunity to contribute to healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Experience in general hospital maintenance, plumbing, painting, carpentry, etc. is advantageous.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical installations and maintenance.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all maintenance-related issues on a day-to-day basis.
• Handle general maintenance inquiries from doctors and nursing staff.
• Execute repairs and tasks as per job cards, instructions, or ad hoc requests.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

General maintenance tools

Job description

A vacancy has become available for a Maintenance Assistant, based at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the continuous availability of general building and electrical maintenance services for the hospital infrastructure.

Function

Engineering Facility Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital

Position

Maintenance Assistant

Introduction

A vacancy has become available for a Maintenance Assistant, based at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the continuous availability of general building and electrical maintenance services for the hospital infrastructure.

Critical Outputs

• Responsible for all maintenance-related issues on a day-to-day basis;
• Handle general maintenance inquiries from doctors and nursing staff;
• Execute repairs and tasks as per job cards, instructions, or ad hoc requests from line managers;
• Provide line managers with relevant information as required;
• Supervise daily inspection of the medical gas alarm system and record medical gases;
• Supervise daily inspection of vacuum pumps, medical air compressors, plumbing, and general maintenance;
• Follow up on maintenance schedules for air conditioning and filters.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Experience in general hospital maintenance, plumbing, painting, hospital beds, door locks, carpentry, etc., is advantageous;
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical installations and maintenance;
• Fluent in English;
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to complete tasks timely and accurately, even under pressure;
• Eager to learn new systems and accept work challenges;
• Adherence to NOSA and OHSA acts;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Perform standby duties.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment;
• Resilience;
• Engaging diversity;
• Verbal and written communication and presentation;
• Influencing;
• Building relationships;
• Customer responsiveness;
• Organizational awareness;
• Drive and energy;
• Excellence orientation;
• Ethical behavior.

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday, August 11, 2025

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager before applying. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.