Technical Assistant

Mediclinic; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in Johannesburg seeks a general maintenance technician responsible for building upkeep, risk management, and coordinating contractors. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of experience in building maintenance, with essential qualifications including a minimum Grade 10 and a desired Grade 12. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety knowledge is also essential. This role ensures the maintenance of assets to uphold their original state.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent technical vocational qualification.
• Grade 12 preferred.
• 2-3 years’ minimum experience in general building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• Identify and control risk in the technical environment.
• Coordinate and monitor work done by on-site contractors.

Skills

Building maintenance issues

Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

General equipment repairs

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Overview

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.

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

Main purpose of the job

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

Education and Certification

Essential Education Grade 10/ equivalent technical vocational qualification

Desired Education Grade 12

Essential Certification n/a

Desired Certification Code B Driver's Licence

Experience

Essential Minimum Experience 2-3 years’ minimum experience in general building maintenance (basic)

Desired Experience n/a

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)
• Skills and knowledge of general equipment repairs