Technical Assistant

Mediclinic; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services group in Somerset West is seeking an individual for a maintenance role responsible for technical tasks, stakeholder engagement, and office administration. Essential qualifications include a Grade 10 certificate and some technical aptitude. Although no experience is necessary, a year in building maintenance is preferred. Candidates should be skilled in maintenance issues and computer literate. This role offers an opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Technical aptitude is needed, even without prior experience.
• 1 year's experience in general building maintenance is desired.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Skills and knowledge of building maintenance issues

Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of Planned Maintenance Systems

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 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