A vacancy exists for a Maintenance Assistant, based at Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga, reporting to the Engineering Manager, Siya Mjali. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring continuous availability of general building/electrical maintenance services for the Hospital infrastructure.
Critical Outputs
Responsible for all Maintenance related issues on a day to day basis;
Responsible for all general maintenance enquiries relating to Doctors and staff
Execute repairs / tasks as per job card and instructions or Ad hoc request from line Manager
Provide line managers with relevant information as required
Supervise the daily inspection of medical gas alarm system and recording of medical gasses
Supervise the daily inspection of vacuum pumps, medical air compressor, plumbing and general maintenance
Follow up maintenance schedule for air conditioning and filter
Requirements
Grade 12 National Senior Certificate or equivalent
Minimum N3 or equivalent qualification in mechanical
3 years' experience in General Hospital maintenance, plumbing, painting, hospital beds, door locks, carpentry.
Conversant in English.
Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
Ability to complete tasks timeously and accurately and be able to work under pressure.
Eager to learn new systems and to accept work challenges.
Adhere to NOSA and OHSA acts.
Be in possession of a valid driver's license.
Possibly perform standby duties
Experience in dealing with customers
Competencies
Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Deadline:23rd February,2026