Artisan Assistant
- Function
- Engineering
- Facility
- Life Flora Hospital
- Position
- Artisan Assistant
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for an Artisan Assistant at Life Flora Hospital, reporting to the Engineering Manager, Peris Naicker. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting inspections and maintenance repairs related to a hospital facility which comprises of buildings and equipment.
- Critical Outputs
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- Conduct all duties allocated by the Engineering Manager, Engineering Planner and Maintenance Administrator.
- Responsible for the inspections and repairs of buildings and equipment
- Conduct daily inspections and complete job cards on all electrical systems i.e. UPS, generators, vacuum pumps, air compressors, air conditioning systems.
- Conduct fault finding and repairs to hospital Nurse Call and TV systems.
- Conduct fault finding and repairs to plumbing and water reticulation systems
- Stock and inventory control of materials and spares required for maintenance tasks
- Speedy and accurate completion of daily job cards as well as feedback thereof is a high priority.
- Assist in allocated tasks in the absence of team members.
- Assist with the management of contractors on site by issuing PTW and monitoring their tasks.
- Conduct Standby Duty as per department’s standby roster
- Requirements
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- Grade 12 or Matric
- N3/N4 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Own transport
- Hospital maintenance experience will be an advantage.
- Electrical, building, plumbing, carpentry, welding or tiling experience will be an advantage.
- Willingness to work overtime when needed
- A basic knowledge of hand tools.
- The candidate must have a good understanding of plant equipment.
- Experience in SAP plant maintenance job card system or other CMS will be an advantage
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Excellent verbal & written communication in English
- Influencing
- Drive & energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Flora.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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.