Technical Assistant/Painter

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance on buildings and equipment. This role does not require previous experience but values technical aptitude and understanding of building maintenance issues. Candidates should also possess a Grade 10 or equivalent technical qualification. The position is full-time and on-site, offering the opportunity to work within a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• No experience is required but technical aptitude is needed.
• 1 year’s experience in general building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• Identify and control risk in the technical environment.
• 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)

Knowledge of Planned Maintenance Systems

Skills and knowledge of general equipment repairs

Education

Grade 10/equivalent technical vocational qualification

Grade 12

Job description

Overview

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

Essential Education

• Grade 10/ equivalent technical vocational qualification

Desired Education

• Grade 12

Essential/Desired Certification

• ESSENTIAL CERTIFICATION: n/a
• DESIRED CERTIFICATION: Code B Driver\'s Licence

Required/Desired Experience

No experience is required but technical aptitude is needed. 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

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.

Important notice: Mediclinic will never request payment for an application or offer. Official vacancies are advertised on the Mediclinic career website. Verify vacancies on the site to confirm validity.

Job Details

• Location: Mediclinic Cape Gate | Cape Gate, Cape Town | South Africa
• Closing date: 08/09/2025
• Number of positions: 1
• Recruiter name: Jamie Levern Scholtz
• Reference number: 61882
• Workplace Type: On-site
• Job Type: Technical/Engineering
• Work status: Permanent
• Job Segment: Painter, Manufacturing