Job Summary 

To monitor, manage and maintain the technical department at a CHG hospital site. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance of the equipment and facilities management and ensures the availability of all relevant machinery and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Electrical or Mechanical Diploma
• National Trade Certificate
• Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience in a hospital/healthcare
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Management of daily job cards.
• Knowledge of R158 Building regulations with specific reference to Hospitals and theatre specifications as well as industrial kitchen
• A good working knowledge of PFC and stand-by power facilities
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change
• Good planning and organization skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary
  

Minimum Job Requirement 

• Conduct daily checks on all hospital machinery and equipment to ensure all are working well
• Adhere to preventative maintenance schedules and recommend adjustments / changes where applicable
• Ensure that jobs are carried out as per job card instructions
• Perform new electrical installations and upgrades on existing machinery and equipment
• Conduct daily routine preventative maintenance checks
• Ensure compliance to maintenance protocols and standards
• Ensure work performed / executed is per health and safety standards
• Identify equipment deviations and report to hospital manager and line manager and ensure the appropriate remedial action has been taken
• Conduct root cause analysis as it relates to recurring technical / mechanical failures
• Ensure equipment maintenance and operations adhere to machinery regulations OHS act
• Responsible for the drafting of the facility Plan
• Oversee the repair, maintenance, installation of electrical machinery and equipment
• Repair and maintenance of basic and industrial appliances
• Is responsible for the overall reticulation of the facility