Technical Artisan

Role profile
Role title Technical Artisan (Civil, Mechanical or Electrical)
Division Hospital Division
Location Netcare Moot Hospital
Reporting structure Technical Services Manager

Role summary
The Technical Artisan is responsible for all civil, electrical or mechanical related systems of the facility, including but not limited to maintenance, repair and instillation of equipment, devices and appliances.

Key work output and accountabilities
 Facility maintenance:
 Perform repair, maintenance and installation of electrical machinery and equipment, devices and
appliances.
 Perform maintenance tasks as stipulated in “Equipment Type Skills Assessment TGL v1.1”
 Ensure installation and basic maintenance of any facility equipment.
 Ensure repair and maintenance of basic and industrial “household appliances.
 Ensure routine maintenance on plant and machinery, as stipulated by servicing schedules of the
equipment, and/or as requested by the Supervisor/Manager.
 Conduct inspection, fault finding and problem resolution of devices, equipment and appliances.
 Conduct preventive maintenance planning and implementation, according to Company Policy and
Procedures, as determined from time-to-time.
 Conduct safety inspections on all portable electrical equipment according to specifications.
 Reporting:
 Report on the condition and functionality of the any plant and machinery, including general electrical
reticulation.
 Cost control:

 Ensure cost control through proper preventative maintenance and fast and effective response to
breakdowns.
 Ad hoc duties:
 Perform a stand-by function in accordance to Policy.
 Personal and professional development:
 Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development
 Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
 Ensure professional technical conduct at all times.

Education
 Grade 12 / Matric
 National Trade Diploma as follows:
 Electro-Mechanician – National Diploma Electro Mechanician at NQF level 5.
 Electrical / Mechanical Artisan – Electrical / Mechanical Trade Test at NQF 4.
 Civil Artisan – Civil Trade Test at NQF level 3.

Work experience
 >1 Years post-graduate patient care experience in an operational environment would be beneficial
 Three years’ experience in a similar role
 Computer literate in MS Office.
 Occupational Health and Safety Act’s regulations relating to machinery.
 Knowledge of the R158 building regulations, specifically with regards to hospitals, theatres and industrial
kitchens.
 Familiar with all relevant Regulatory and Statutory regulations

Knowledge
 Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment

Customer Focus and Service Delivery
The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and
external customers.
*Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues,
suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a
relationship

Continuous Improvement The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.

Personal Work Ethic Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.

Building Relationships Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
Communication The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
Teamwork Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
Technical Knowledge The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.

Netcare values At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our
patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the
participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We
care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care
and professional excellence.
 Care – The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient
care and services we offer at every level of the organization.
 Truth – The crucial element in building relationships that work.
Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.
 Dignity – An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals.
A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and
understanding.
 Compassion – We engage everyone with compassion and respond
with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and
their families.
 Participation – The willingness and desire to work in productive and
creative partnerships with others and the commitment to
communicate.

The Netcare way Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service
standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours, which
you will be accountable to uphold:
 I always greet everyone to show my respect.
 I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
 I am always well-groomed to show my dignity.
 I always practise proper hand hygiene to show my care.
 I always engage to show my compassion.
 I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
 I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.

Application process
Netcare is an equal opportunity employer
The Company’s approved Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to the Group’s Employment Equity strategy. Netcare actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to e-mail a detailed CV to Kefiloe.Molala@netcare.co.za

Please note:
 Please note that reference checks for internal applicants will be conducted with the applicant’s current
and past Netcare direct line managers and the relevant Netcare HR Managers. Therefore, employees are
encouraged to discuss internal job applications with their direct line manager to ensure that the line
manager is aware of the application.
 The terms and conditions of employment relating to the function you have applied for will be based on
those in the Division within which you will be employed.
 If a candidate has any disability that may impair the individual’s ability to perform the job function, the
candidate must kindly inform the employer so that an assessment for reasonable accommodation can
be made.
 By applying for this position and providing us with your CV and other personal information, you are
consenting to the information being processed for possible recruitment and selection purposes only or
for such purposes relating to assessing the establishment of an employment relationship with yourself,
and this will be done in accordance with the applicable data protection and privacy legislation. We
confirm that such information will not be used for any other purpose without obtaining your prior
consent.
 If your application is not successful, we will retain your CV and other information provided on our
electronic system for 12 months. If you object to your information being used in accordance with the
aforementioned clauses, please indicate your objection, and we will immediately securely destroy your
personal information.
 Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted
within 30 days of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.