Medical Facility Maintenance Assistant

Dr Meyer Potgieter & Partners Inc; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr Meyer Potgieter & Partners Inc in Centurion is seeking a Medical Facility Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep of hospital facilities, systems and safety procedures.

The role requires basic electrical tasks, routine maintenance and coordination with external service providers, with duties performed in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Matric or NQF equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years working experience in a general handyman position in medical/hospital environment.
• Basic literacy with the ability to read and write.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport (essential).
• The successful candidate may start work as soon as available, or alternatively in January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Perform unsupervised basic maintenance of hospital facilities and equipment: Daily electrical inspections and checks on all electrical systems, UP S, generators, vacuum pumps, air compressors, air conditioning systems.
• General cleaning and maintenance of Hospital property, workshops and plant rooms.
• Ensuring that all the public areas, Ward and Theatres, waiting areas and entire hospital facility is well maintained.
• Interact with external service providers for specific project/tasks to be done in and around the facility.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed timeously and to a high standard.
• Ensure that maintenance performed is according to required Health & Safety standard.
• Requires physical labour and occasional work at heights.
• Be on standby for emergency maintenance requirements of the medical facility.

Education

Matric or NQF equivalent

Job description

Introduction

We invite suitably qualified, dedicated and hardworking individuals to apply for the position ofMedical Facility Maintenance Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with:

• Maintaining the premises/facilities and ensuringthe functionality of all systems.
• Inspecting systems, equipment and facilities and plan for the repairs, general maintenance and preventative maintenance as required under the guidance of the Maintenance Manager.
• Systems include but are not limited to all mechanical systems of the facilities, Hospital equipment, air-conditioning, ventilation and Air Handling Units, generator, UPS, medical equipment, plumbing and electrical installations and health & safety equipment and installations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform unsupervised basic maintenance of hospital facilities and equipment: Daily electrical inspections and checks on all electrical systems, UPS, generators, vacuum pumps, air compressors, air conditioning systems.
• General cleaning and maintenance of Hospital property, workshops and plant rooms.
• Ensuring that all the public areas, Ward and Theatres, waiting areas and entire hospital facility is well maintained.
• Interact with external service providers for specific project/tasks to be donein and around the facility.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed timeously and to a high standard.
• Ensure that maintenance performed is according to required Health & Safety standard.
• Requires physical labour and occasional work at heights.
• Be on standby for emergency maintenance requirements of the medical facility.

Requirements

• Matric or NQF equivalent
• Minimum 2 years working experience in a general handyman position in medical/hospital environment
• Basic literacy with the ability to read and write
• Basic computer literacy
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport (essential)
• The successful candidate may start work as soon as available, or alternatively in January 2027.

Skills & Attributes

• Trustworthy, reliable, and dedicated
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, results-driven, and dependable
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Flexible - available to work after hoursand weekends (on call)
• Physically fit to perform all required duties
• Male candidate preferred due to reporting structure