Function: Engineering
Facility: Life Beacon Bay Hospital
Position: Maintenance Assistant

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Maintenance Assistant, based at Life Beacon Bay Hospital reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. The incumbent 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

• The candidate will be responsible for the restoration/repairs of buildings and equipment, risk management and daily check lists.
• The candidate must have a good understanding of plant equipment.
• The candidate must be self-motivated and disciplined.
• Excellent completion of daily job cards as well as feedback thereof is high priority.
• The candidate will be responsible and involved in SHEQ procedures.
• Excellent fault-finding skills are a must.
• Do basic systems settings, to ensure continuous system availability.
• Execute repairs / tasks as per job card and instructions from Supervisor.
• Perform tasks in order to inspect, check on building structures and facilities in accordance with the preventative maintenance programme as delegated / directed by the Supervisor

Requirements

• Grade 12
• 2 years maintenance experience
• Proof of competency in any two of the following fields:  electrical, building, plumbing, carpentry, glazing, welding or tiling.
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills a prerequisite.
• Experience in dealing with customers.
• Ability to work under pressure

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness

mail: Recruitment.Beaconbay@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026