Location: Akeso Richards Bay

Reference: JR107944

Closing date: 2026-08-05

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.

We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.

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

PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS
In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business operations which may include weekends and night shifts where applicable.

- Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.