ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A TO C (TECHNICAL SERVICES) (ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING) West Coast District

Job Overview

An Artisan Production Grade A to C (Technical Services) position for Electrical or Plumbing is available at Clanwilliam Hospital, Cederberg Sub-district within the West Coast District. Annual salaries range from R253,341 (Grade 1) to R345,342 (Grade 3). Requirements include an appropriate Trade Test Certificate, varying years of experience depending on the grade, a valid Code B/EB driver's license, and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Responsibilities involve installations, maintenance, fault-finding, team coordination, and general building repairs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Electrical or Plumbing
• Grade A: No experience required, Grade B: At least 18 years appropriate/recognisable experience, Grade C: At least 34 years appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the relevant Trade Test Certificate
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license
• Willingness to work overtime and to perform standby duties, including weekends and public holidays
• Physically fit to handle heavy equipment and objects
• Must be able to work on heights i.e. on ladders and scaffolding
• Willingness to attend training and skills development programmes relevant to health facilities, maintenance and safety compliance
• Willingness to travel within the Cederberg sub-district to perform maintenance repair work
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and its relevant regulations
• Ability to do general building maintenance and assist with duties in other maintenance trades (carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing)
• Ability to read, write and follow written instructions, manuals and procedures
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, e-mail and internet use

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, fault-finding and repairs in the relevant trade, namely electrical or plumbing
• Perform general maintenance tasks in other trades where required, including basic carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing and general building repairs
• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance team by allocating tasks, monitoring work progress and ensuring that maintenance requests are attended to effectively
• Perform maintenance-related administration, including completion of job cards, record keeping, reports, stock/tool control, asset information, requisitions, and follow-up on maintenance requests
• Ensure maintenance work is performed safely and in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Perform financial, human resources and general administrative duties related to the maintenance function

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