Maintenance Assistant
- Function
- Engineering
- Facility
- Life West Coast Private Hospital
- Position
- Maintenance Assistant
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for a Maintenance Assistant, based in the Engineering Department at Life West Coast Private Hospital reporting to Engineering Manager, Itumeleng Mokopanele.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assistance in maintaining, inspecting and basic elements of electrical and air conditioning systems, plumbing, structural improvements and general maintenance.
- Critical Outputs
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- Performing general preventative maintenance according to the maintenance plan
- The candidate must have a good understanding of plant equipment.
- The candidate must be self-driven, motivated and disciplined
- Inspect all hospital areas daily to identify problems or defects with building, land, furniture and fixtures.
- General building maintenance, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and painting
- Completion of daily job cards as well as feedback thereof is a high priority.
- Assistance with related ad-hoc functions as required.
- Provide nursing staff with advice and guidance on maintaining their wards and common areas.
- Adhere to safe working practices (OHS Act) and Risk Management
- Adhere to ALL applicable LHC policies and procedures
- The candidate must have a good understanding of plant equipment and facilities, following the preventative maintenance program as delegated/directed by the Supervisor
- Requirements
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- Grade 12 (matric)
- Any technical qualification with a minimum of N2 qualification, either mechanical or electrical, will be advantageous
- Must have a valid driver’s license with Pr.DP will be advantageous
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of working experience in an engineering maintenance or facilities maintenance environment, preferably in a hospital environment.
- Proof of competency in any two of the following fields: electrical, building, plumbing, carpentry or tiling.
- The successful candidate must be available to work standby duties and after-hours call-outs.
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication
- Drive & energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Motivating and developing people
- Contact
Itumeleng Mokopanele
- Tel
- 022 719 1030 ext 289
- LWCPHapplications@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Friday, February 27, 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.