Maintenance Assistant | Operations Engineering
- Function
- Engineering
- Facility
- Life Flora Hospital
- Position
- Maintenance Assistant | Operations Engineering
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for a Maintenance Assistant at Life Flora Hospital, reporting to Peris Naicker, Engineering Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for inspecting and maintaining basic elements of electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, air conditioning systems, medical gases, plumbing, building related items.
- Critical Outputs
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- Conduct inspections of various equipment and installations found at a hospital facility as per the planned dates and provide timeous feedback on problems identified
- Execute repairs as per job card issued to the individual and to provide detailed feedback when tasks cannot be completed in the required time period
- Conduct fault-finding and rectify problems experienced on hospital equipment
- Do basic systems settings to ensure continuous system availability
- Conduct tasks safely in accordance with the company’s SHEQ procedures
- Requirements
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- Grade 12
- 2 years of maintenance experience
- Proof of competency in any two of the following fields: electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, air conditioning systems, medical gases, plumbing, building related items
- Excellent communication in English and Interpersonal skills a prerequisite
- Experience in dealing with customers
- Must be self-motivated and disciplined
- Ability to work under pressure
- The candidate must have a good understanding of plant equipment
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication in English
- Drive & energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Flora.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Tuesday, October 28, 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.