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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.
 
Industrial Technician: U-Head Clinical Engineering
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GSH50/2021
  Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience in the repair and maintenance of surgical instruments, theatre equipment and precision engineering. Appropriate experience in managing, planning and organising maintenance schedules on medical equipment.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Carry out maintenance, repairs, routine inspection and evaluation of surgical instruments and related hospital equipment. General administrative duties as required by Clinical Engineering i.e. write reports, specifications and record keeping of all repair and maintenance activities in the Instruments Section. Manage and negotiate service contracts. Liaise with hospital staff and private sector employees. Train junior staff and hospital personnel. Manage the Instruments workshop.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Computer literate (Excel, MS Word, Outlook, etc.). Able to compile technical specifications for medical equipment. Possess accurate technical ability and insight in order to solve problems. Must be able to manufacture and design parts out of various materials (i.e. Brass, Steel, Perspex etc.).
 
Enquiries:
Mr L van Niekerk, tel. no. (021) 404-4402
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Must have the ability and experience to operate mechanical machinery i.e. lathe, milling machine.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
National Diploma in Engineering (T; S or N stream) in mechanical engineering or proof of registration as an Engineering Technician in terms of the Engineering Profession of South Africa Act (Act 46 of 2000).
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 376 596 - R 443 601 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
6/18/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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’s technical 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 etc. 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: 7/9/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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