Life Healthcare Vacancies

Artisan

Facility: Life Springs Parkland Hospital

Introduction

A vacancy exists for an Artisan at Life Springs Parkland Hospital. The position reports to the Engineering Manager, Simon Maphutha. The successful candidate will ensure the installation and maintenance of electrical power equipment, lighting, and control systems in the hospital.Critical Outputs

• Accurately read and translate electrical blueprints or technical diagrams and networks.
• Install and maintain electrical wiring, control, and lighting systems.
• Inspect electrical components and equipment, such as transformers, Generators, UPS systems and various types of circuit breakers.
• Understand and execute inspections, installations and testing of distribution boards (DBs) of low and medium voltage ratings.
• Demonstrate competency in using electrical and electronic measuring and testing devices such as
• Multimeters, Amp meters, Megger, phase rotation meter, earth leakage tester, plug tester, etc.
• Identify electrical problems or faults using a variety of electrical and electronic testing and measuring devices.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspect and make electrical repairs to basic and complicated workshop handheld and fixed power tools.
• Follow state and local building regulations based on SANS10142, R158 and NBR to carry out inspections, installations and repairs.
• Direct and train workers, assistants and trainees to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain low voltage electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair to ensure compliance with OHS Act.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on function specifications and SANS10142.
• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment using the company’s active CMMS (SAP).
• Safely work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for electrical materials and services.
• Provide assistance and perform stand-by duties during emergencies by operating floodlights, generators, UPS, and driving needed vehicles.
• Maintain and control electrical spares and storeroom or area adhering to company procedures around safety, housekeeping and general engineering best practices.

Requirements

• N5 qualification with Trade Test certificate in Electrical (Heavy Current) engineering
• Minimum of 3 years in operations or engineering maintenance.
• Practical experience in a hospital environment or similar environment is essential.
• Computer literacy and experience on a CMMS preferably SAP PM would be an added advantage

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

Email: Springsparkland.recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

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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Maintenance Assistant

Facility: Life Groenkloof Hospital

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Maintenance Assistant, based at Life Groenkloof Hospital, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring continuous availability of general building/electrical maintenance services for the Hospital infrastructure.Critical Outputs

• Responsible for all Maintenance related issues on a day to day basis;
• Responsible for all general maintenance enquiries relating to Doctors and Nursing staff
• Execute repairs / tasks as per job card and instructions or Ad hoc request from line Manager
• Provide line managers with relevant information as required
• Supervise the daily inspection of medical gas alarm system and recording of medical gasses
• Supervise the daily inspection of vacuum pumps, medical air compressor, plumbing and general maintenance
• Follow up maintenance schedule for air conditioning and filters

Requirements

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Minimum N3 or equivalent qualification in mechanical/HVAC
• Experience in Repairs of air conditions (Advantage)
• 3 years’ experience in General Hospital maintenance, plumbing, painting, hospital beds, door locks, carpentry.
• Conversant in English.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to complete tasks timeously and accurately and be able to work under pressure.
• Eager to learn new systems and to accept work challenges.
• Adhere to NOSA and OHSA acts.
• Be in possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possibly perform standby duties

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

Email: Careers.Groenkloof@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

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.

External employment application form