Vacancies

Maintenance Artisan

Function
Nursing
Facility
Life Riverfield Lodge
Position
Maintenance Artisan
Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Maintenance Artisan based in Maintenance department at Life Riverfield lodge Hospital, reporting to Luvuyo Mayongo, Maintenance Manager. The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring continuous availability of Electrical, Mechanical and building repairs, as well as air conditioning required for the Hospital infrastructure. 

Critical Outputs
  • Stock & inventory control
  • Restoration and/ or repairs of buildings and equipment, risk management and daily check lists.
  • The candidate must have a good understanding of equipment.
  • Be physically fit to move furniture if needed.
  • Excellent completion of daily job cards as well as feedback thereof is high priority.
  • Excellent fault-finding skills, a must have.
  • Maintain a preventative maintenance programme
  • Adhere to safe working conditions
  • Perform standby duties
  • Have their own transport
  • Valid driver’s license
Requirements
  • Grade 12
  • N6 Electrical Engineering heavy current with trade test (NON-NEGOTIABLE)
  • 3 to 5 years maintenance experience in a hospital environment
  • Proof of competency in any of the following fields: Electrical, painting, building, plumbing, carpentry, welding or tiling.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and complete tasks timeously
Competencies
  • Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
  • Resilience
  • Engaging diversity
  • Verbal & written communication and presentation
  • Influencing
  • Drive & energy
  • Excellence orientation
  • Ethical behaviour
  • Building relationships
  • Customer responsiveness
  • Organisational awareness
Email
Luvuyo.mayongo@lifehealthcare.co.za
Closing date
Monday, December 22, 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.


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