Technical Assistant

Mediclinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 156,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic is seeking a maintenance technician to perform building and equipment upkeep within the hospital facilities. You will contribute to keeping assets in their original state and support the technical department through administration tasks.

No prior experience is required, but a technical aptitude and basic maintenance knowledge are expected. A Code B driver’s license is desirable, and Grade 12 is preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 10/ equivalent technical vocational qualification.
• Desirable Grade 12.
• Code B Driver's Licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical jobs within the locality.
• Identify and control risk in the technical environment within the hospital.
• Perform office administration duties within the Technical Department.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relations and client service within the Technical Department.

Skills

Maintenance basics

OHS/ISO knowledge

MS Office

Planned maintenance

General equipment repairs

Education

Grade 10

Grade 12 (desirable)

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To perform maintenance on buildings and equipment, and ensure that assets are upheld to their original state.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Perform technical jobs within the Locality
• Identify and control risk in the technical environment within the Hospital
• Perform office administration duties within the Technical Department
• Build and maintain stakeholder relations and client service within the Technical Department

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

• Grade 10/ equivalent technical vocational qualification

DESIRED EDUCATION:

• Grade 12

ESSENTIAL CERTIFICATION:

n/a

DESIRED CERTIFICATION:

Code B Driver's Licence

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

No Experience Is Required But Technical Aptitude Is Needed

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

1 year’s experience in general building maintenance

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Skills and knowledge of building maintenance issues
• Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment (e.g. OHS and ISO)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge of Planned Maintenance Systems
• Skills and knowledge of general equipment repairs