Artisan Foreman Grade A (Electrical)

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Artisan Foreman Grade A (Electrical) in Alexandra Hospital; Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services.

Minimum Requirements

• 5 years’ experience as an Artisan after obtaining the trade test certificate.
• A valid wiremen’s licence. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Physically fit to perform duties. Must be available for standby duties after hours, on weekends and public holidays, and willingness to work overtime when required.
• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Electrical Artisanship.
• Conversant with the requirements of the Machinery and Occupational Health and Safety Act. (Act 85). Ability to fault-find and repair down to component level. Ability to work under pressure and independently with good report-writing skills, conflict management and good interpersonal skills, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. Practical experience in maintaining and repairing refrigeration systems, electrical motors & equipment, CCTV cameras, access control, and electric fencing & all electrical components in a hospital or institutional environment.

Responsibilities

• Control over equipment, tools, plant and materials and provide in service training to subordinates. Do quality assurance on all maintenance and repair work performed, keep registers of all work done and maintain control of job cards. Compile and submit reports as required and provide input on the operational plan of the workshop. Performance manage and supervise the workshop staff, perform related administrative duties and mentor technical staff in the application of new technologies and procedures. Assist the Chief Artisan in ordering, procurement and control of maintenance materials.