Electrician

ROLE SUMMARY

The Electrician is responsible for the electrical reticulation of the facility, as prescribed in the OSH-Act as the responsible person.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTENCY OF CARE & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Electrical physical asset maintenance

Responsible for all reactive and preventive maintenance as per Netcare policies and procedures.

Perform maintenance tasks as stipulated in “Equipment Type Skills Assessment TGL v1.1”.

Perform a stand-by function in accordance to Netcare policies and procedures.

Conduct work in Medical 2 location areas or specialized areas under general control of a registered person in such an area.

Reporting

Report on the condition and functionality of all electrical physical assets.

Provide training, guidance, assistance and inspections with the electrical artisan’s and artisan assistants on technical issues and matters that will assist them with their day to day activities.

Quality control

Ensure all reactive and preventive maintenance is affected to industry standards and norms.

Project based functions

Install and commission electrical projects as per regulatory and statutory regulations.

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Personal and professional development

Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development.

Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.

Ensure professional conduct at all times.

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential

A National Trade Diploma.

Electrical Installation License.

NQF level 5 Engineering qualification or higher.

Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act’s regulations relating to machinery.

Knowledge of the R158 building regulations, specifically with regards to hospitals, theatres and industrial kitchens.

Preferred

Member of the South African Federation of Hospital Engineers (SAFHE).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

Minimum three years’ experience on electrical / electronic installation / maintenance

A good working knowledge of electrical reticulation and emergency power systems.

Preferred

Computer literate in MS Office.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Familiar with the relevant regulatory and statutory regulations.

Taking Action

Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results.

Decision Making

Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences.

Customer Focus and Service Delivery

The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and external customers.

*Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues, suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship

Personal Work Ethic

Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.

Building Relationships

Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.

Communication

The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.

Teamwork

Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.

Technical Knowledge

The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.