Technical Assistant - Plumbing & Carpentry

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

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Cape Town is seeking a Technical Assistant to perform building maintenance tasks and ensure assets are upheld. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in general maintenance and a technical qualification. Responsibilities include coordinating contractor work and maintaining stakeholder relations. A Code B Driver's Licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ minimum experience in general building maintenance.
• Possession of a Code B Driver's Licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• 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

Building maintenance issues

Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

General equipment repairs

Education

Grade 10 / equivalent technical vocational qualification

Grade 12

Job description

Technical Assistant - Plumbing & Carpentry • Western Cape, Cape Town • Deadline: October 24, 2025

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

Closing Date

06 / 10 / 2025