Deputy Director: Rural Hub Technical Services

Ayanda Mbanga Communications; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 896 000 - 1 031 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare communication firm is seeking a Deputy Director for Rural Hub Technical Services in Worcester. The role involves managing hospital engineering services, providing technical guidance, and evaluating maintenance projects. Ideal candidates should possess a National Diploma in Engineering and relevant managerial experience. Skills in risk analysis and contract management are essential. This position offers a remuneration package of R896,436 per annum and requires flexibility to travel within the Western Cape.

Benefits

Structured benefits according to personal needs

Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification: National Diploma in Engineering or equivalent.
• Appropriate managerial experience in health care engineering post qualification.
• Experience in design, specification, and maintenance of hospital infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide effective Hospital Engineering Services.
• Monitor and evaluate maintenance projects and provide feedback.
• Perform inspections and give technical guidance to Health Facilities.

Skills

Knowledge in the compilation of specifications and tender documentation

Contracts and quality management skills

Knowledge of risk analysis and risk mitigation

Computer literate (MS Word, Auto CAD, Excel)

Sound interpersonal and communication skills

Education

National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

Deputy Director: Rural Hub Technical Services

• Benefits: A portion of the package may be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.

Directorate: Engineering and Technical Services
(Engineering Services located in Worcester)

Remuneration package: R896 436 per annum (A portion of the package may be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.)

Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical /Electrical) or equivalent relevant qualification. Experience: Appropriate/recognisable managerial experience in health care engineering and maintenance after obtaining the relevant qualification e.g. National Diploma in Engineering. Appropriate experience in design, specification and maintenance of hospital infrastructure. Appropriate experience in the compilation of specifications and procurement documentation. Inherent requirements of the job: Willing to work overtime, stay away and travel throughout the Western Cape Province, often at short notice. Willing to assist in other institutions and directorates. Physically fit and able to inspect buildings and related engineering infrastructure and machinery. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge in the compilation of specifications and tender documentation. Contracts and quality management skills. Knowledge of risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies and prioritisation. Conversant with OHSAs and pertaining to relevant prescripts and regulations. Conversant with NEC contracts especially the Short-, Term service- and Framework agreement forms of contracts. Computer literate (MS Word. Auto CAD and Excel). Budgeting and planning of workshop activities to support the province with maintenance activities. Sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills.

Duties (key result areas/outputs): Management and provision of an effective, efficient, and affordable Hospital Engineering Services. Monitor and evaluate maintenance projects according to the strategy, plans, and provide feedback to all stakeholders. Perform inspections and provide transversal technical guidance and advice to Health Facilities within the Province. Implementation of projects and direct technical support to facilities. Finance and Supply Chain Management. People Management.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. A practical/competency test may form part of the shortlisting and/or interview process, a full job description is available upon request. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

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