ARTISAN CHIEF

Job Overview

Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital is hiring an Artisan Chief within Technical Services. The role involves managing technical and maintenance services, supervising artisans, overseeing contractors, ensuring health and safety compliance, and managing budgets. Requirements include an appropriate Trade Test Certificate, a valid driver's licence, and at least 10 years of post-qualification experience. Experience in a regional hospital or managing maintenance personnel is advantageous. Applications can be submitted via the KZN e-Recruitment system, email, post, or hand delivery.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in terms of section 13(2)(h) of the Manpower Act, 1981, as amended.
• Valid driver's licence.
• A minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman.
• Experience in a regional hospital environment (added advantage).
• Experience in the supervision and management of artisans and maintenance personnel (added advantage).
• Experience in the management of contractors and maintenance contracts (added advantage).
• Sound knowledge of technical maintenance, repairs and installation within the relevant trade.
• Good knowledge of project management and maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of technical design, analysis and interpretation of technical drawings.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, technical standards and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) Guidelines.
• Good computer literacy, including the use of relevant technical and administrative applications.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate and monitor the provision of technical and maintenance services at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital.
• Supervise and manage artisans, artisan foremen, maintenance personnel and support staff.
• Conduct performance management in terms of Employee Performance Management and Development Systems (EPMDS).
• Plan, coordinate and implement preventative and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Investigate technical problems and ensure that appropriate remedial action is taken.
• Ensure that maintenance work is performed according to prescribed technical standards, specifications and applicable legislation.
• Manage and monitor maintenance projects from planning through to completion.
• Monitor the performance of contractors and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure effective utilisation and control of human, financial, material and technical resources.
• Prepare scope of works, specifications, technical reports, project reports, maintenance schedules and other relevant documentation.
• Participate in the preparation and management of maintenance budgets.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and other statutory requirements.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to management and relevant hospital departments.
• Participate in inspections, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure that equipment, infrastructure and building services are maintained in a safe and functional condition.

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