ROLE SUMMARY
The Maintenance Assistant provides numerous services indoors and outdoors in a variety of areas, including general maintenance and cleaning, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry and renovations.
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Responsibilities
Completion of routine check lists.
Complete jobs on job cards and job request lists.
Basic plumbing e.g. unblocking drains, fixing leaks, etc.
General maintenance and cleaning (e.g. gutters, walls, etc), ensuring the facility is well looked after.
Minor electrical issues e.g. changing light bulbs, etc.
Sweep, clean and tidy facility outdoors.
Trim hedges, trees and general gardening duties
Assist with moving furniture and setting up group room meetings.
Assist at Kaya when required.
Maintain garden store and all gardening tools.
Assist with cleaning of drains and kitchen fat traps.
Empty all cigarette receptacles.
Clean braais after use.
Place refuse bins for collection, ensure that same are collected and returned to designated areas.
Assist Housekeeping when required.
Cleaning of gutters.
Attend to blocked toilets and drains, using rods where necessary.
Maintain paved area as per health and safety standard.
Effect minor repairs such as broken door hinges, locks, window catches, change light bulbs.
Fill holes in walls, painting, internal and external touch-ups.
Assist with installing appliances and equipment.
Ensure that recycling is placed in containers, breaking up cardboard.
Collect post weekly.
Check maintenance requests for DDU daily.
Inspect facility for defects, and repair or report.
Filling of water dispensers daily - all units.
Maintain maintenance store in an orderly fashion.
ACCELERATING TRANSFORMATION
Transformation
Drive the achievement of transformation goals as set out by the Transformation Committee
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
Liaise with a complex network of internal stakeholders to ensure strategic business growth and sustainability.
Develop, maintain and encourage open communication channels between relevant stakeholders.
Operate as a strategic partner to the business core functions through the identification of trends, risks and opportunities for efficiencies.
GROWING WITH PASSIONATE PEOPLE
Teamwork
Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
Personal and professional development
Maintain updated knowledge of relevant legislation, amendments and related information pertaining to the financial field
Responsible for self-development and continual upgrading of job-related knowledge and skills
Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development
Keep up to date with Akeso and Netcare's evolving policies and procedures
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Required
Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
Preferred
Relevant technical qualification as an electrician, carpenter, etc.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
Previous experience in a role involved in general maintenance.
KNOWLEDGE
Required
Good communicator - verbal and written
Able to comprehend, read and write English
Physical stamina and dexterity
Basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry
Able to comprehend, read and write English
Preferred
Working knowledge of clinic
Understanding of patient protocol and confidentiality
Deadline:5th August,2026