Technical Assistant

Mediclinic International; George; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Southern Africa in George, Western Cape, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform building and equipment maintenance within the hospital, ensuring assets remain in their original state. Responsibilities include carrying out requested technical jobs, monitoring safety and risk, coordinating on-site contractors, and handling related office administration within the Technical Department.

A Grade 12 is required along with 2–3 years’ general maintenance experience; a Code B driver’s

Qualifications

• Must have experience in building maintenance and basic facilities upkeep.
• Knowledge of OHS and ISO standards is required.
• Ability to diagnose and repair general equipment faults.

Responsibilities

• Perform requested technical jobs within the hospital.
• Identify and control risk in the technical environment.
• Coordinate and monitor work by on-site contractors within the hospital.
• Perform office administration duties within the Technical Department.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relations and client service within the Technical Department.

Skills

Building maintenance

OHS/ISO compliance

Equipment repairs

Education

Grade 12

Code B Driver's Licence

Job description

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Closing date: 06/10/2026

Number of positions: 2

Reference number: 74047

Workplace Type: On-site

Permanent

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 requested technical jobs within the Hospital
• Identify and control risk in the technical environment within the Hospital
• Coordinate and monitor work done by on-site contractors 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

DESIRED EDUCATION

Grade 12

ESSENTIAL CERTIFICATION

n/a

DESIRED CERTIFICATION

Code B Driver's Licence

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

2-3 years' minimum experience in general building maintenance (basic)

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

n/a

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Skills and knowledge of building maintenance issues
• Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment (e.g. OHS and ISO)
• Skills and knowledge of general equipment repairs

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.