Job Description

Mechanical Artisan
Function
Engineering
Facility
Position
Mechanical Artisan
Introduction
A vacancy exists for a Mechanical Artisan, based at Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga, reporting to the Engineering Manager, Siya Mjali. The job entails continuous availability of Mechanical services for the hospital infrastructure including the maintenance, servicing and new installations of HVAC units. The incumbent will also be responsible to support the strategic objectives of the hospital business plan through optimal management of all Engineering responsibilities.
Critical Outputs

• Maintain technical knowledge by attending relevant training,
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating maintenance actions, irregularities and continuing needs on mechanical equipment,
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations,
• Ensure operation and reliability of mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements,
• Maintain and repair air-conditioning units, air handling units, heat pumps, vacuum pumps, compressors, autoclaves, kitchen equipment, gas installations, hot and cold-water reticulation and all other mechanical equipment,
• Attend to mechanical breakdowns and take remedial action,
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly inspections on mechanical equipment,
• Ensure that mechanical services are done timeously and service records are properly filed,
• Maintain equipment parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory levels,
• Ensure that spares are ordered and received timeously,
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends,
• Monitor and manage maintenance work conducted by contractors including the adherence to all Health and Safety regulations,
• Any other related tasks as delegated by the Engineering Manager and Hospital Manager within the hospital and its surrounds,
• Conduct risk assessments prior to conducting any maintenance related work on mechanical equipment,
• Adhere to safe working practices like OHS Act and NOSA guidelines,
• Completion of daily job cards as well as feedback thereof is a high priority,
• After hour standby and call out responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least a N5 qualification in Mechanical Engineering coupled with a trade test certificate
• Mechanical Engineering experience is needed,
• Valid driver's license and having your own vehicle will be an advantage,
• Practical experience within a hospital environment or similar environment is preferred,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office,
• System knowledge like CMMS preferably SAP would be an added advantage,
• General knowledge in HVAC, air conditioning systems, hospital isolock, air compressors and vacuum pump systems would be beneficial,
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills,
• 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

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Closing date
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
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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.

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