Regional Technical Supervisor

Netcare Pharmacies; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey as Technical Regional Supervisor responsible for managing risks related to Primary Care Division technical infrastructure and assets such as plants and machinery.

You will oversee maintenance functions for regional clinics, implement preventive plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive asset management. Collaboration with Facility/Clinic management and contractors is essential for timely installations and safety.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in a technical support function.
• Preferably in Engineering, FM or Service Industry.
• Hospital experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate maintenance for dedicated regional clinics and equipment.
• Plan and implement reactive and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Ensure safety measures and compliance with regulatory regulations and Netcare standards.
• Asset management and CMMS-related activities and Capex coordination.
• Project planning and Capex prioritization between Contractors and Clinic Management.

Skills

Asset management

Project planning

Maintenance management

HSE compliance

Contractor management

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

N4/N5/N6 trade certificate (Millwright/Electrician)

Electrical installations (SANS 10142)

National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.

We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.

ROLE SUMMARY

Technical Regional Supervisor will be responsible for managing risks related to Primary Care Division technical Infrastructure and assets relating to plant and machinery.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION

Maintenance functions and procedures

• Manage and coordinate all maintenance functions and repairs for dedicated regional clinics and equipment.
• Plan and implement reactive and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Perform maintenance tasks where stipulated.
• Implement safety measures and compliance with regulatory and statutory regulations.
• Ensure that Netcare Technical standards are met.
• Asset Management.
• Project Planning.
• Implement Disaster Contingency Planning.

Budget Control

• Managing Technical related Purchasing and Expenditure.
• Cost control, budgeting and developing cost saving strategies.
• Advise on Primary Care Division P&M Capex strategy.
• Interpret and align Capex requirements with yearly facility plan.
• Capex review and prioritization process between Contractors, Facility/Clinic Management teams.
• Present prioritized Capex lists to Regional Technical Manager and Operations.

Facility Management

Planning and Implementation of a site visit schedule to ensure frequent visits to all Primary Care facilities.

• Inspection, auditing of plant areas and general facility.
• Compiling a base line risk assessment for each facility.
• Ensuring business technical record keeping is up to date and in order.
• Initiate action and monitoring of all Capex projects to ensure consistency, quality and on-time completion of installations.
• Provide general technical guidance and support to Facility /Clinic Management teams.
• Asset management performance on CMMS.

Contractor Management

• Maintain back-ups of all signed agreements.
• Assist with supplier agreements (SLA's).
• Ensure contractors meet the Occupational Health and Safety requirements and ensure contractors are not exposed to any hazards.

Feedback and reporting

Prepare Monthly Report, highlighting any Occupational Health and Safety risks, Risk assessments and Environmental findings impacting on quality within the clinic operations.

Special projects and collation of clinic information.

Attending Primary Care National Technical Meetings.

Quality assurance and compliance

Ensure compliance of facilities in the designated region to statutory requirements including, but not limited to SANS0142, R158/187, OH&S Act and National Building Regulations.

Personal and professional development

Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge.

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

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

External Engagement

Represent Netcare PCD on the South African Federation of Hospital Engineering (SAFHE), Clinical Engineering Association of South Africa (CEASA), FM symposiums and discussion forums (where necessary).

• Meet with suppliers to determine business opportunities and new technology.
• Conduct supplier screening.
• Motivate the addition of new suppliers and removal where required.

Teamwork

Be an active member of the Clinic's management team by taking responsibility for sharing best practice and standardisation.

Co- operate and collaborate with other clinics and departments to provide appropriate patient experience.

Personal and professional development

Identify self- development needs in terms of job requirements and career progression and bring these to the attention of the immediate manager.

Formulate action steps to close the gap between the ideal and actual state of competence.

Pursue self -development in one or both of the following areas:

• Formal Studies
• Informal / self - studies

Share knowledge with relevant team members.

Follow agreed upon (authorised) action steps until desired competence is achieved.

Be punctual and behave appropriately to the business environment.

Meet deadlines.

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Required

N4, N5 and N6 with trade test certificate as a millwright or electrician.

Electrical Installations Rules SANS 10142 part 1.

National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

2 - 5 years' experience in a technical support function.

Preferably in Engineering, FM or Service Industry

Preferred

Hospital experience will be an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE

Required

Conversant with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and knowledge of relevant regulatory and statutory regulations.

Knowledge of project management and the National Building Regulations

Knowledge of regulations relevant to healthcare (R158, R187)

Understanding of energy and water management.

Computer literate in MS Office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In the event of any physical or psycho