Technical Assistant/Painter

Mediclinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A private healthcare services provider in Cape Town seeks a maintenance technician to perform building maintenance, ensure safety, and manage technical risks. A Grade 10 vocational qualification is essential, and a Grade 12 is preferred. The role does not require prior experience but values technical aptitude. Strong knowledge in building maintenance and safety regulations is essential. The position emphasizes teamwork and client service within the technical department.

Qualifications

• Technical vocational qualification (Grade 10) is essential.
• Grade 12 is desired.
• No required work experience, but technical aptitude is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• Control risks in the technical environment.
• Handle office administration within the Technical Department.
• Maintain stakeholder relations and client service.

Skills

Building maintenance skills

Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment knowledge

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of Planned Maintenance Systems

General equipment repairs knowledge

Education

Grade 10/equivalent technical vocational qualification

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.

Main purpose of the 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

Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 10/ equivalent technical vocational qualification

Desired Education

Grade 12

Certification

ESSENTIAL CERTIFICATION: n/a

DESIRED CERTIFICATION: Code B Driver's Licence

Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Desired Experience: No experience is required but technical aptitude is needed; 1 year’s experience in general building maintenance

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