Mechanical Artisan Vacancy
Mechanical Artisan Vacancy
Life Healthcare (Life Hilton Private Hospital)
Life Healthcare (Life Hilton Private Hospital)
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Position Overview
Life Hilton Private Hospital is looking for a skilled and dedicated Mechanical Artisan to join their Engineering team in Hilton, Pietermaritzburg. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will ensure the continuous availability and reliability of all mechanical services across the hospital infrastructure — including HVAC systems, air conditioning units, heat pumps, compressors, autoclaves and hot and cold-water reticulation. This is a critical hands-on role that directly supports the hospital's operational efficiency and patient safety standards.
1
Position Overview
Life Hilton Private Hospital is looking for a skilled and dedicated Mechanical Artisan to join their Engineering team in Hilton, Pietermaritzburg. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will ensure the continuous availability and reliability of all mechanical services across the hospital infrastructure — including HVAC systems, air conditioning units, heat pumps, compressors, autoclaves and hot and cold-water reticulation. This is a critical hands-on role that directly supports the hospital's operational efficiency and patient safety standards.
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Position Overview
Life Hilton Private Hospital is looking for a skilled and dedicated Mechanical Artisan to join their Engineering team in Hilton, Pietermaritzburg. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will ensure the continuous availability and reliability of all mechanical services across the hospital infrastructure — including HVAC systems, air conditioning units, heat pumps, compressors, autoclaves and hot and cold-water reticulation. This is a critical hands-on role that directly supports the hospital's operational efficiency and patient safety standards.
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Position Overview
Life Hilton Private Hospital is looking for a skilled and dedicated Mechanical Artisan to join their Engineering team in Hilton, Pietermaritzburg. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will ensure the continuous availability and reliability of all mechanical services across the hospital infrastructure — including HVAC systems, air conditioning units, heat pumps, compressors, autoclaves and hot and cold-water reticulation. This is a critical hands-on role that directly supports the hospital's operational efficiency and patient safety standards.
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Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Matric / Grade 12
Minimum N5 qualification in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Fitter Trade Test Certificate
Proven Mechanical Engineering experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Experience in dealing with customers and contractors
Advantageous:
Valid driver's licence and own vehicle
Practical experience within a hospital or similar environment
CMMS system knowledge — preferably SAP
General knowledge of HVAC, hospital isolock, air compressors and vacuum pump systems
NB: After-hours standby and call-out responsibilities form part of this role — candidates must be willing and available for emergency callouts when required.
2
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Matric / Grade 12
Minimum N5 qualification in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Fitter Trade Test Certificate
Proven Mechanical Engineering experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Experience in dealing with customers and contractors
Advantageous:
Valid driver's licence and own vehicle
Practical experience within a hospital or similar environment
CMMS system knowledge — preferably SAP
General knowledge of HVAC, hospital isolock, air compressors and vacuum pump systems
NB: After-hours standby and call-out responsibilities form part of this role — candidates must be willing and available for emergency callouts when required.
2
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Matric / Grade 12
Minimum N5 qualification in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Fitter Trade Test Certificate
Proven Mechanical Engineering experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Experience in dealing with customers and contractors
Advantageous:
Valid driver's licence and own vehicle
Practical experience within a hospital or similar environment
CMMS system knowledge — preferably SAP
General knowledge of HVAC, hospital isolock, air compressors and vacuum pump systems
NB: After-hours standby and call-out responsibilities form part of this role — candidates must be willing and available for emergency callouts when required.
2
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Matric / Grade 12
Minimum N5 qualification in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Fitter Trade Test Certificate
Proven Mechanical Engineering experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Experience in dealing with customers and contractors
Advantageous:
Valid driver's licence and own vehicle
Practical experience within a hospital or similar environment
CMMS system knowledge — preferably SAP
General knowledge of HVAC, hospital isolock, air compressors and vacuum pump systems
NB: After-hours standby and call-out responsibilities form part of this role — candidates must be willing and available for emergency callouts when required.
Key Responsibilities
Position Overview
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Maintenance & Operations:
Maintaining and repairing air-conditioning units, air handling units, heat pumps, vacuum pumps, compressors, autoclaves, kitchen equipment, gas installations and hot and cold-water reticulation
Ensuring operation and reliability of mechanical equipment through preventive maintenance
Attending to mechanical breakdowns and taking immediate remedial action
Conducting daily, weekly and monthly inspections on all mechanical equipment
Administration & Reporting:
Completing daily job cards and ensuring timeous feedback
Preparing mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analysing and summarising information and trends
Maintaining equipment parts and supplies inventories and ensuring spares are ordered timeously
Documenting and communicating maintenance actions, irregularities and continuing needs
Safety & Compliance:
Conducting risk assessments prior to all maintenance-related work
Adhering to OHS Act and NOSA safe working guidelines
Monitoring and managing maintenance work conducted by contractors including Health and Safety compliance
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
NB: Completion of daily job cards and timeous feedback is a high priority in this role — accurate record-keeping is non-negotiable in a hospital engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Position Overview
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Maintenance & Operations:
Maintaining and repairing air-conditioning units, air handling units, heat pumps, vacuum pumps, compressors, autoclaves, kitchen equipment, gas installations and hot and cold-water reticulation
Ensuring operation and reliability of mechanical equipment through preventive maintenance
Attending to mechanical breakdowns and taking immediate remedial action
Conducting daily, weekly and monthly inspections on all mechanical equipment
Administration & Reporting:
Completing daily job cards and ensuring timeous feedback
Preparing mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analysing and summarising information and trends
Maintaining equipment parts and supplies inventories and ensuring spares are ordered timeously
Documenting and communicating maintenance actions, irregularities and continuing needs
Safety & Compliance:
Conducting risk assessments prior to all maintenance-related work
Adhering to OHS Act and NOSA safe working guidelines
Monitoring and managing maintenance work conducted by contractors including Health and Safety compliance
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
NB: Completion of daily job cards and timeous feedback is a high priority in this role — accurate record-keeping is non-negotiable in a hospital engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Position Overview
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Maintenance & Operations:
Maintaining and repairing air-conditioning units, air handling units, heat pumps, vacuum pumps, compressors, autoclaves, kitchen equipment, gas installations and hot and cold-water reticulation
Ensuring operation and reliability of mechanical equipment through preventive maintenance
Attending to mechanical breakdowns and taking immediate remedial action
Conducting daily, weekly and monthly inspections on all mechanical equipment
Administration & Reporting:
Completing daily job cards and ensuring timeous feedback
Preparing mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analysing and summarising information and trends
Maintaining equipment parts and supplies inventories and ensuring spares are ordered timeously
Documenting and communicating maintenance actions, irregularities and continuing needs
Safety & Compliance:
Conducting risk assessments prior to all maintenance-related work
Adhering to OHS Act and NOSA safe working guidelines
Monitoring and managing maintenance work conducted by contractors including Health and Safety compliance
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
NB: Completion of daily job cards and timeous feedback is a high priority in this role — accurate record-keeping is non-negotiable in a hospital engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Position Overview
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Maintenance & Operations:
Maintaining and repairing air-conditioning units, air handling units, heat pumps, vacuum pumps, compressors, autoclaves, kitchen equipment, gas installations and hot and cold-water reticulation
Ensuring operation and reliability of mechanical equipment through preventive maintenance
Attending to mechanical breakdowns and taking immediate remedial action
Conducting daily, weekly and monthly inspections on all mechanical equipment
Administration & Reporting:
Completing daily job cards and ensuring timeous feedback
Preparing mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analysing and summarising information and trends
Maintaining equipment parts and supplies inventories and ensuring spares are ordered timeously
Documenting and communicating maintenance actions, irregularities and continuing needs
Safety & Compliance:
Conducting risk assessments prior to all maintenance-related work
Adhering to OHS Act and NOSA safe working guidelines
Monitoring and managing maintenance work conducted by contractors including Health and Safety compliance
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
NB: Completion of daily job cards and timeous feedback is a high priority in this role — accurate record-keeping is non-negotiable in a hospital engineering environment.
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What You Will Gain
Employees will benefit from:
Permanent employment within one of South Africa's leading private healthcare groups
Market-related remuneration aligned to experience and qualifications
Exposure to specialised hospital mechanical engineering systems and infrastructure
Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities
A purpose-driven work environment where your skills directly contribute to patient safety and care
Tip: Life Healthcare operates hospitals across South Africa — mechanical artisan experience in a private hospital environment is a highly specialised and respected credential in the engineering and healthcare sectors!
4
What You Will Gain
Employees will benefit from:
Permanent employment within one of South Africa's leading private healthcare groups
Market-related remuneration aligned to experience and qualifications
Exposure to specialised hospital mechanical engineering systems and infrastructure
Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities
A purpose-driven work environment where your skills directly contribute to patient safety and care
Tip: Life Healthcare operates hospitals across South Africa — mechanical artisan experience in a private hospital environment is a highly specialised and respected credential in the engineering and healthcare sectors!
4
What You Will Gain
Employees will benefit from:
Permanent employment within one of South Africa's leading private healthcare groups
Market-related remuneration aligned to experience and qualifications
Exposure to specialised hospital mechanical engineering systems and infrastructure
Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities
A purpose-driven work environment where your skills directly contribute to patient safety and care
Tip: Life Healthcare operates hospitals across South Africa — mechanical artisan experience in a private hospital environment is a highly specialised and respected credential in the engineering and healthcare sectors!
4
What You Will Gain
Employees will benefit from:
Permanent employment within one of South Africa's leading private healthcare groups
Market-related remuneration aligned to experience and qualifications
Exposure to specialised hospital mechanical engineering systems and infrastructure
Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities
A purpose-driven work environment where your skills directly contribute to patient safety and care
Tip: Life Healthcare operates hospitals across South Africa — mechanical artisan experience in a private hospital environment is a highly specialised and respected credential in the engineering and healthcare sectors!
5
Application Process
To apply:
Email your CV and certified supporting documents
Click the
Apply Button— you will be redirected to the official application pageAlso accessible via
spanisam.co.za
Tip: Closing date is 21 May 2026 — apply immediately and ensure your CV clearly highlights your Trade Test certificate, HVAC experience and any hospital or healthcare environment exposure!
5
Application Process
To apply:
Email your CV and certified supporting documents
Click the
Apply Button— you will be redirected to the official application pageAlso accessible via
spanisam.co.za
Tip: Closing date is 21 May 2026 — apply immediately and ensure your CV clearly highlights your Trade Test certificate, HVAC experience and any hospital or healthcare environment exposure!
5
Application Process
To apply:
Email your CV and certified supporting documents
Click the
Apply Button— you will be redirected to the official application pageAlso accessible via
spanisam.co.za
Tip: Closing date is 21 May 2026 — apply immediately and ensure your CV clearly highlights your Trade Test certificate, HVAC experience and any hospital or healthcare environment exposure!
5
Application Process
To apply:
Email your CV and certified supporting documents
Click the
Apply Button— you will be redirected to the official application pageAlso accessible via
spanisam.co.za
Tip: Closing date is 21 May 2026 — apply immediately and ensure your CV clearly highlights your Trade Test certificate, HVAC experience and any hospital or healthcare environment exposure!
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about this role? We've got answers.
What qualifications are required?
A Matric certificate, minimum N5 in Mechanical Engineering and a Mechanical Fitter Trade Test Certificate are all essential. SAP or CMMS system knowledge is advantageous but not strictly required.
Is hospital experience essential?
Practical experience within a hospital or similar environment is preferred but not strictly essential. Strong HVAC, air conditioning and mechanical systems experience from a comparable technical environment will be considered.
Are after-hours callouts required?
Yes — after-hours standby and callout responsibilities form part of this role. Candidates must be willing and available to respond to mechanical emergencies outside of normal working hours when required.
When and how do I apply?
The closing date is 21 May 2026. Email your CV and certified supporting documents directly to hiltonrecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za or apply through spanisam.co.za. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.
What career growth is available?
Life Healthcare is one of South Africa's largest private hospital groups. As a Mechanical Artisan, you can grow into Senior Artisan, Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering Manager roles across Life Healthcare's extensive hospital network nationwide.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about this role? We've got answers.
What qualifications are required?
A Matric certificate, minimum N5 in Mechanical Engineering and a Mechanical Fitter Trade Test Certificate are all essential. SAP or CMMS system knowledge is advantageous but not strictly required.
Is hospital experience essential?
Practical experience within a hospital or similar environment is preferred but not strictly essential. Strong HVAC, air conditioning and mechanical systems experience from a comparable technical environment will be considered.
Are after-hours callouts required?
Yes — after-hours standby and callout responsibilities form part of this role. Candidates must be willing and available to respond to mechanical emergencies outside of normal working hours when required.
When and how do I apply?
The closing date is 21 May 2026. Email your CV and certified supporting documents directly to hiltonrecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za or apply through spanisam.co.za. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.
What career growth is available?
Life Healthcare is one of South Africa's largest private hospital groups. As a Mechanical Artisan, you can grow into Senior Artisan, Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering Manager roles across Life Healthcare's extensive hospital network nationwide.
6
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about this role? We've got answers.
What qualifications are required?
A Matric certificate, minimum N5 in Mechanical Engineering and a Mechanical Fitter Trade Test Certificate are all essential. SAP or CMMS system knowledge is advantageous but not strictly required.
Is hospital experience essential?
Practical experience within a hospital or similar environment is preferred but not strictly essential. Strong HVAC, air conditioning and mechanical systems experience from a comparable technical environment will be considered.
Are after-hours callouts required?
Yes — after-hours standby and callout responsibilities form part of this role. Candidates must be willing and available to respond to mechanical emergencies outside of normal working hours when required.
When and how do I apply?
The closing date is 21 May 2026. Email your CV and certified supporting documents directly to hiltonrecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za or apply through spanisam.co.za. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.
What career growth is available?
Life Healthcare is one of South Africa's largest private hospital groups. As a Mechanical Artisan, you can grow into Senior Artisan, Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering Manager roles across Life Healthcare's extensive hospital network nationwide.
6
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about this role? We've got answers.
What qualifications are required?
A Matric certificate, minimum N5 in Mechanical Engineering and a Mechanical Fitter Trade Test Certificate are all essential. SAP or CMMS system knowledge is advantageous but not strictly required.
Is hospital experience essential?
Practical experience within a hospital or similar environment is preferred but not strictly essential. Strong HVAC, air conditioning and mechanical systems experience from a comparable technical environment will be considered.
Are after-hours callouts required?
Yes — after-hours standby and callout responsibilities form part of this role. Candidates must be willing and available to respond to mechanical emergencies outside of normal working hours when required.
When and how do I apply?
The closing date is 21 May 2026. Email your CV and certified supporting documents directly to hiltonrecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za or apply through spanisam.co.za. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.
What career growth is available?
Life Healthcare is one of South Africa's largest private hospital groups. As a Mechanical Artisan, you can grow into Senior Artisan, Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering Manager roles across Life Healthcare's extensive hospital network nationwide.
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Disclaimer
Spanisam lists jobs in good faith as an information platform only. We are not responsible for hiring decisions made by Life Healthcare or Life Hilton Private Hospital. Always verify through official Life Healthcare channels.
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Disclaimer
Spanisam lists jobs in good faith as an information platform only. We are not responsible for hiring decisions made by Life Healthcare or Life Hilton Private Hospital. Always verify through official Life Healthcare channels.
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Disclaimer
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