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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Director: Engineering and Technical Services
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: HO26/2021
  Directorate: Engineering and Technical Services (Incumbent will be stationed at Bellville Provincial Maintenance Hub, Karl Bremer Hospital site.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Ability to work extended hours – after hours and weekends, if required. Willingness to travel and stay overnight away from home base. Sufficiently physically fit and healthy to walk long distances in the confines of a building and / or on a construction site. Valid SA (Code B/EB) drivers licence.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Advanced computer literacy: Microsoft Office and ability to use computerised Project Management tools. Knowledge of applicable regulations: Building Regulations; PFMA/DORA/Treasury Regulations, Practice Notes, Instructions, Circulars, Construction Industry Development Board Act, Built Environment Professions Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Western Cape Supply Chain Management policies. Knowledge or Broad-Based Black Empowerment Act, Preferential Procurement Act, Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act, Promotion of Access to Information Acting as well as the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act.
 
Requirements
An appropriate tertiary qualification (NQF 7) in a Civil/Structural/Electrical Engineering or related field with at least 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior management level. Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services (Candidates not in possession of this entry requirement can still apply but is requested to register for the course and complete as such as no appointment can be made in the absence thereof. The course is available at the National School of Governance under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. All costs associated hereof will be the responsibility of the applicant).
 
Experience:
Building and related engineering system maintenance programme and projects. 6 – 8 Years post qualification experience. Financial Management. People Management. Experience in Government would be an advantage. Experience in health facility infrastructure projects would be an advantage.
 
Enquiries:
Dr L Angeletti-du Toit, tel. no. (021)483-5354 / 071 7947771
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Manage the maintenance of health facilities, utilities and infrastructure. Providing inputs for maintenance plans/strategies including conceptual planning. Providing inputs in terms of targets and indicators for Infrastructure maintenance to the Directorates Infrastructure Planning and Infrastructure Programme Delivery. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of maintenance plans. Monitor the resolving of emergency breakdowns. Determine specifications and oversee procurement of technical equipment and supplies in consultation with Health Facilities. Providing inputs to Health Facilities in terms of planning for disposals of related engineering equipment. Manage the provision of professional engineering services and providing support to the Chief Directorate and Health Facilities. Managing the acquisition and deployment of maintenance resources. Ensure compliance of the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) related to equipment and engineering infrastructure. Managing healthcare infrastructure risk and quality improvement programmes. Monitoring, promoting and reporting of the effective utilisation of utilities and provide reports. Oversee the implementation and compliance of the provisions of the OHSA related to equipment safety in Health Facilities. Ensure effective and efficient functioning of Provincial and District Engineering Hubs and providing guidance regarding the optimisation of resource at Facility Maintenance Hubs. Overall responsibility for People- and Financial Management of the Directorate.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 1 057 326-R 1 245 495 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
4/16/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’stechnical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct)assessment.

  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 5/14/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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