Technical Services Supervisor (TSS)

Netcare Pharmacies; Durban; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey as Technical Services Supervisor. You will manage risks related to hospital technical infrastructure, plant and equipment, and lead maintenance functions across the hospital premises.

The role requires planning, reactive and preventive maintenance, and compliance with safety standards. You will supervise Technical staff, coordinate budgets and reporting, and liaise with doctors, management and staff.

Qualifications

• Essential Electrical or Mechanical Trade Diploma at NQF level 6 or NQF Level 5 Engineering Qualification.
• Preferred Member of SAFHE.
• 2+ years of relevant technical and supervisory hospital experience.
• Computer literacy in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and coordinate hospital premises, building and equipment maintenance.
• Plan and implement reactive and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Manage safety measures and regulatory compliance for machinery and facilities.
• Budget control, cost saving, and expenditure management.
• Prepare monthly reports on staff, contractors, facility and assets.

Skills

Stakeholder management

People management

Maintenance planning

Team supervision

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Trade Diploma

SAFHE membership (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Project management (preferred)

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.

The Technical Services Supervisor is responsible for managing risks related to Hospital Technical infrastructure and assets related to all plant and equipment.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION

Maintenance functions and procedures Manage and coordinate all maintenance functions of the hospital's premises, building and equipment. Plan and implement reactive and preventive maintenance procedures. Perform maintenance tasks as stipulated in 'Equipment Type Skills Assessment TGL v1.1'. Implement safety measures and compliance with regulatory and statutory regulations. Manage Technical related Purchasing and Expenditure.

Budget control

Perform cost control, budgeting and developing cost saving strategies.

Reporting

Ensure accurate record keeping and complete reporting. Prepare monthly reports as requested on staff, contractors, facility and assets of the hospital.

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Stakeholder relationship management

Liaise with people from all levels (doctors, management, employees). Provide a professional and effective service to all colleagues, staff and customers. Assist with training of nursing, pharmacy, admin and management staff on technical related issues. Interact in a professional manner with colleagues, staff and clients.

People management

Supervise all applicable staff in the Technical Department. Train and assist Technical staff where required. Ensure proper planning of resources in accordance with PAS 55 principles. Ensure the correct skills are provided for the specific job. In consultation with HR Manager, assist the Technical Services Manager to develop training and succession plans to ensure that staff are trained to the statutory competency requirements for their specific roles. 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 Electrical or Mechanical Trade Diploma at NQF level 6 or NQF Level 5 Engineering Qualification.
Preferred Member of the South African Federation of Hospital Engineers (SAFHE).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential A minimum of 2 years relevant technical and supervisory experience in a hospital and/or hospitality related industry. Computer literacy in MS Office.
Preferred Background in project management.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential Familiar with relevant regulatory and statutory regulations. Knowledge of National Building Regulations. 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee's ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Netcare Values

At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are compassionate about quality care and professional excellence.
At Netcare, our core value is care .
We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.
We care about the truth in all our actions.
We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.

The Netcare Way

Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:

• Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect.


• Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.


• Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity


• Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care


• Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion


• Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation.


• Diversity - I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.