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Mechanical Artisan

Modderfontein

23 Mar 2026

Maintenance

The Mechanical Artisan will be responsible for ensuring daily line inspections and give feedback to the Technical Team. The Artisan must also act on timeously to breakdowns as well as do maintenance on systems.

  • Matric or related NQF Level 4 qualification
  • Electrical/Mechanical Artisan Qualification
  • Electrical/Mechanical Trade Test at NQF 4
  • NQF Level 5 Engineering Qualification or Higher
  • Candidate should have a reliable transport system
  • Ability to travel independently due to 24hr functionality of the hospital environment
  • Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours
  • Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means

  • 3 years experience in a Mechanical Artisan role.
  • 3 years post qualification experience in a mechanical environment, including but limited to airconditioning, welding, fitting, and turning and boilers/geysers
  • Experience in working on air-conditioning air compressors, autoclaves, and medical gas systems

  • Computer literacy
  • Familiar with Occupational Health and Safety regulations
  • Working Standby/ Shift working
  • Responsibility for mechanical related systems of the hospital
  • Carry out repairs
  • Monitoring and carrying out quality control Monitoring and quality control of all contractor work carried out on hospital equipment for refrigeration, air-conditioning, vacuum, medical gas, autoclave, boiler, hot and cold-water systems
  • Ensure that spares used are recorded to ensure there is an effective accountability for goods used
  • Comply with industry standards and safety regulations of working
  • Perform fault finding and ensure that all equipment is operational
  • Knowledge of the R158 building regulations, specifically with regards to hospitals, theatres, and industrial kitchens
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act’s regulations relating to machinery