Technical Assistant

Mediclinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure correct upkeep of buildings and equipment. This role involves performing technical tasks, managing risks in the hospital's technical environment, and assisting in office administrative duties. Candidates with a Grade 10 vocational qualification, skills in building maintenance, and a desire to learn are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent technical vocational qualification is essential.
• Grade 12 is desired.
• 1 year experience in general building maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• Identify and control risk in the technical environment within the hospital.
• Perform office administration duties within the Technical Department.

Skills

Building maintenance issues

Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment

Computer literacy

Knowledge of Planned Maintenance Systems

General equipment repairs

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent technical vocational qualification

Grade 12

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:

Desired Experience

No experience is required but technical aptitude is needed

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