Technical Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in Polokwane seeks a maintenance technician to perform technical jobs and ensure equipment upkeep. The ideal candidate has at least 2-3 years of experience in general building maintenance and is skilled in occupational safety and basic computer use. Responsibilities include coordinating on-site contractor work and administration duties within the Technical Department.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ minimum experience in general building maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance issues.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Skills and knowledge of building maintenance issues

Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Skills and knowledge of general equipment repairs

Education

Grade 10/ 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 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

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

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)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Skills and knowledge of general equipment repairs