Artisan Assistant (TECHNICAL Services)

Overview

Assist with maintenance and repair of hospital equipment and infrastructure at Sonstraal Hospital in Malmesbury, requiring Grade 10 and a valid driver's licence.

Requirements

• Minimum Educational qualification: Grade 10 (or equivalent).
• Experience: Appropriate experience in at least one of these fields: repairs and maintenance of hospital equipment, infrastructure, painting, air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, carpentry.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C) driver’s license.
• Physically fit to perform duties, work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Must be prepared to work overtime and perform standby duties after hours, including weekends and Public Holidays.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations.

Duties

• Carry out ad-hoc maintenance and repair requests, perform or arrange preventative maintenance on plant and equipment, follow emergency maintenance protocols, at the hospital and health facilities within the sub- district under supervision of the Artisan.
• Carry out daily checks on generator, oxygen, and other machinery, adhere to the maintenance schedule for all facilities, and do regular facility inspections.
• Provide specifications under the supervision of the Artisan for service provider jobs, attend site meetings and manage contractors.
• Ensure an organised neat workshop, efficient and effective management and control of stock, tools, equipment, and perform administrative duties.
• Ensure excellent record keeping.
• Assist with the management and supervision of the maintenance team reporting to the Artisan Assistant.
• Provide assistance and support to Artisan, managers, supervisor and colleagues.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Mr. HL Siegelaar Tel No: (021) 837-8097

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery." It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the Post 35/278: Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (X2 Posts), Centre: Directorate: Financial Accounting, R413 001 per annum has been cancelled. MANAGEMENT ECHELON