The South African Nursing Council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of General Maintenance Officer within its Facilities Department. This is a permanent employment opportunity offering a competitive total cost-to-company package and the chance to work within a respected statutory body responsible for regulating nursing standards in South Africa.
This role is ideal for a practical, skilled maintenance professional with strong technical ability in electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance within an office or institutional environment.
📍 JOB OVERVIEW
- Position: General Maintenance Officer
- Reference Number: GMA/001/06/2026 / SANC-8
- Location: Gauteng, South Africa
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Salary: R392,703.31 Total Cost to Company (TCTC) per annum
- Closing Date: 30 June 2026
🏢 ABOUT THE EMPLOYER
The South African Nursing Council is an autonomous statutory body established under the Nursing Act. Its mandate is to set, maintain, and regulate standards of nursing education, training, and professional practice in South Africa. The organization plays a vital role in ensuring quality healthcare delivery through professional regulation and compliance.
🔧 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Technical qualification in Electrical, Plumbing, or General Maintenance
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a maintenance or handyman environment
- Valid Driver’s Licence
⭐ ADDED ADVANTAGE REQUIREMENTS
The following will be considered advantageous:
- National Diploma or higher in a relevant technical field
- More than 3 years’ practical maintenance experience
- Computer literacy and basic administrative skills
⚙️ KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES)
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Performing general building maintenance and repairs
- Conducting electrical and plumbing fault finding and minor repairs
- Ensuring all equipment and facilities remain in optimal working condition
- Reporting defects and maintenance issues to the Facilities Manager
- Installing fixtures, fittings, shelving, and office equipment
- Replacing lights and maintaining office utilities
- Performing routine inspections of buildings and assets
- Moving furniture, equipment, and heavy objects when required
- Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards
- Supporting office operations such as replenishing copier supplies
- Conducting general maintenance walkabouts and inspections
- Providing ad hoc driving duties as required by management
📄 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of Identity Document
- Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate
- Certified copies of highest qualifications
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Any additional professional certificates (if applicable)
⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Only online applications submitted via the official recruitment system will be accepted
- No emailed or hand-delivered applications will be considered
- Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted only
- If you do not receive feedback within 4 months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
- Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by SAQA evaluation
- The employer reserves the right not to make an appointment
🌍 EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT
The South African Nursing Council is committed to employment equity, transformation, diversity, and inclusion. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act and internal equity policies.
📌 WHY APPLY FOR THIS ROLE?
This position offers an opportunity to work within a reputable national regulatory institution, gain long-term job stability, and contribute to maintaining essential public service infrastructure.
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