Artisan Assistant
- Function
- Engineering
- Facility
- Life Flora Hospital
- Position
- Artisan Assistant
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for an Artisan Assistant, based at Life Flora Hospital reporting to Peris Naicker, Operations Engineering Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting general handyman related maintenance activities e.g. plumbing, door repairs, shelves, painting, general building maintenance, etc.
- Critical Outputs
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- Responsible for restoration/repairs of buildings and equipment.
- Perform tactical tasks related to inspection, routine cleaning and repairs on all plumbing related installations in accordance with the preventative maintenance program.
- Conduct repairs to all doors e.g. repairing or replacing door handles, lock mechanisms, hinges, etc.
- Installation and repairs related to shelves, picture frames, corner protectors, etc.
- Perform painting related tasks as and when required
- Execute repairs/tasks as per job cards and/or as per verbal instruction.
- Assist with other maintenance related tasks as required from the Operations Engineering Department.
- Issue permit to work and monitor work conducted by contractors
- Stock and inventory control of materials
- Excellent completion of daily digital job cards and feedback thereof is a highly priority.
- Requirements
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- Matric/N3 or equivalent qualification
- Driver’s license and own transport
- Must have experience doing plumbing related maintenance and repairs.
- Hospital or Facilities related maintenance experience will be an advantage
- Electrical, building, carpentry, welding or tiling experience will be an advantage.
- Applicants must be able to work under pressure, make fast, effective and safe decisions; work safely
- Computer proficiency (MS Office)
- Comply with all Health, Safety and Infection Control Policies
- Perform standby duties as per standby roster
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Attention to detail
- Resilience
- Motivating and developing people
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication skills
- Influencing skills
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Action orientation
- Flora.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Wednesday, June 24, 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.