ARTISAN PRODUCTION - GRADE A/B

Job Overview

Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital is hiring an Artisan Production Grade A/B (Mechanical component). The role requires a Mechanical Trade Test Certificate and a valid driver's licence, with varying experience requirements for Grade A (0-2 years) and Grade B (14 years). Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing HVAC, pumps, boilers, and compressors, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Applications can be submitted online via the KZN e-Recruitment system, via email, or hand-delivered.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Appropriate Mechanical Trade Test Certificate in terms of section 13(2)(h) of the Manpower Act, 1981, as amended
• Valid driver's licence
• Grade A: At least 0-2 years appropriate / recognisable experience after obtaining the relevant trade certificate
• Grade B: At least 14 years appropriate / recognisable experience after obtaining the relevant trade certificate
• Experience in a hospital or health-care environment will be an added advantage
• Sound knowledge of mechanical maintenance, repairs and installations
• Knowledge of HVAC, pumps, boilers, compressors and other hospital mechanical systems
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical faults and breakdowns
• Knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and equipment manuals
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety and hospital safety requirements
• Basic computer literacy and ability to complete maintenance reports

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance, repairs, servicing and installation of hospital mechanical equipment and systems
• Maintain and repair HVAC, ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical plant and equipment
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance schedules
• Attend to mechanical breakdowns and emergency maintenance requests promptly
• Identify mechanical faults and implement appropriate corrective measures
• Inspect mechanical equipment and report defects or potential failures
• Ensure that all work is performed according to prescribed technical, safety and quality standards
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, repairs, inspections and equipment condition
• Assist with the installation, commissioning and testing of new mechanical equipment
• Ensure safe use, care and maintenance of tools, machinery and equipment
• Comply with occupational health and safety, infection prevention and control and hospital safety requirements
• Work closely with electrical, plumbing, building and other technical personnel to ensure effective hospital maintenance
• Assist with monitoring contractors and ensuring that maintenance work is completed according to specifications
• Provide technical advice to the supervisor regarding mechanical equipment and maintenance requirements

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