Artisan – Mechanical, Life St George's Hospital

📝 About the role

Life St George's Hospital in Gqeberha needs a mechanical artisan. You will carry out and oversee mechanical maintenance and breakdown repairs on hospital plant, equipment and buildings, and manage contractors.

✅ Key duties

• Perform and oversee all mechanical maintenance and repair work within the hospital on a daily basis.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance of hospital plant, equipment, and buildings during breakdowns, shutdowns, and planned maintenance activities.
• Attend to and resolve maintenance requests and enquiries from doctors, hospital departments, and facility users.
• Provide line management with relevant technical information, reports, and feedback as required.
• Supervise the daily inspection, testing, and recording of medical gas alarm systems and medical gas supplies.
• Supervise the daily inspection and maintenance of vacuum pumps and medical air compressor systems.
• Ensure the accurate completion of job cards and provide timely feedback on maintenance activities performed.
• Participate in the standby and call-out roster and respond promptly to emergency maintenance requirements.

🎓 Requirements

• N3 qualification and a recognised Mechanical Trade Test, with relevant mechanical maintenance experience, are essential.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, with experience in people management, contractor management, and project coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to apply lateral thinking and implement effective solutions.
• Results-driven individual with a proactive, hands-on approach and a strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to take initiative, promote professionalism, and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Valid Code 8 driver's licence and access to a reliable, roadworthy vehicle are essential for standby and callout duties.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of and commitment to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, risk management principles, and safe working practices.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.