The Clinix Health Group is a leading private hospital group based in Johannesburg, South Africa, known for being the country’s first black-owned private hospital group. It provides a comprehensive range of medical services through its network of eight hospitals and associated pharmacies, primarily located in historically underserviced communities. The group is committed to providing quality, compassionate healthcare and actively engages in community upliftment initiatives, such as the “Shoes for Dignity” campaign and the “Clinix Farmacy” vegetable garden project. 

Job Summary:

• The incumbent will provide day to day maintenance functions to the facility including plant, machinery and equipment. He/she will ensure the continuity of operations in accordance with the applicable company standards and other related legal requirements and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in hospital/healthcare.
• Proven knowledge of air conditioning, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, nurse call systems and medical gases and fire system preferred.
• Basic knowledge of local building legislations (codes) and other related requirements will be advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Attend to daily job cards as obtained from both internal and external customers and incoming emergency calls.
• Attend to planned (preventive) maintenance on plant and equipment: daily, weekly and monthly checks for proper functioning and safety and assist with corrective maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
• Faultfinding and basic maintenance on electrical system, plumbing infrastructure, refrigeration / air conditioning and general building maintenance.
• Assist with electrical installation, plumbing installation and air-conditioning installation.
• Management, monitoring and control of medical gases back-up cylinder system and safe handling of chemical substances.
• Initiate and closed out job cards for deviations issues identified during daily, weekly and monthly checks.
• Initiate jobs and close out cards for emergency work as a result of emergency call outs.
• Ability to attend to after hour’s emergency and be on standby when required.
• Ability to manage external contractors and provide instructions on work requirement.
• Ability to identify and escalate possible risks that will require intervention of the technical specialist.
• Ability to adhere and comply with company policies and procedures and the Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain relevant stakeholder relationships (nursing staff, patients and doctors) and meet their expectations.