Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd
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Function
Engineering
Facility
Life St Dominic’s Hospital
Position
Maintenance Assistant
Introduction
A vacancy exists for a Maintenance Assistant based at Life St. Dominic’s Hospital, reporting to Nico Oliphant, Hospital Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will ensure well-maintained and reliable assets through routine inspections and maintenance eliminating equipment faults and quick deterioration of assets associated with Land and Buildings.
Critical Outputs
Conduct Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Annual Planned Maintenance on all equipment.
Inspect all hospital spaces/areas daily to identify problems or defects with building, land, furniture, and fixtures.
Respond to ward and general area requests for soft maintenance services, including replacing air filters, installing new locks, troubleshooting smoke detectors, etc.
Repair plumbing, furniture, ironmongery, bathroom fixtures and fittings and safety systems in the wards as required.
Ensure the parking lot and sidewalks are free from any obstructive features that may cause.
Test performance of in-unit appliances, such as toasters, microwaves, stoves, ovens, water hydroboils and coffee machines.
Provide nursing staff with advice and guidance on maintaining their wards and common areas.
Respond to requests from doctor’s rooms, auxiliary services areas and soft services maintenance requests as reported.
Be fully capable of maintaining and repairing fixtures such as air conditioning, carpentry, drywall, small power, flooring, kitchen, bath, roofing, windows, and doors.
Maintain and arrange signage, wall pictures, flowerpots, decorative fixtures, television mounting and road marking.
Complete and return all maintenance job cards to Maintenance Office
Be able to perform after hour standby duties during call outs/emergencies.
Requirements
Matric / Grade 12
N2 qualification in electrical, mechanical/civil engineering (civil, carpentry or plumbing) or Matric with minimum of 3 years’ experience in engineering maintenance or facilities maintenance environment
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Practical experience in hospital environment or similar environment is essential.
Good communication Skills (both verbal and written).
Good Planning and Organizing Skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills Resilience and stress tolerance Strong customer orientation
Willing to work flexi hours as well as standby.
Competencies
Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing (negotiation)
Drive & energy
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Ethical behaviour
Closing date
Friday, July 17, 2026
Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.