Temperature Screener - Gauteng

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking three Temperature Screeners for a temporary position to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Responsibilities include screening individuals for symptoms, checking temperatures, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have a Matric qualification and relevant experience in healthcare or safety.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a healthcare, office, or facility environment.
• Ability to start immediately.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Screen all visitors, contractors, and employees for symptoms.
• Check temperature using a no-contact thermometer.
• Maintain a log of screening results.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Matric (NQF level 4)

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or Nursing/Paramedic qualification

Job description

JOB PROFILE

3 MONTHS TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT

JOB TITLE

Temperature Screener for Covid-19 (x3)

REPORTING TO

Branch Manager

NO. OF INCUMBENTS

3

DIVISION

EDD

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To screen all visitors, contractors, and employees before entering the property to help prevent the spread of infection for Coronavirus.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Observe all visitors, contractors, and employees for cold, flu, and respiratory symptoms before entering the facility.
2. Check temperature of all visitors, contractors, and employees using a no-contact thermometer.
3. Record all results of each visitor, contractor, and employee who are not permitted on the property and submit to the Branch Manager.
4. Enforce Personal Protective Equipment at facility entrances.
5. Allow or deny entrance into the workplace based on screening results.
6. Maintain a log of employees and visitors who refuse the temperature check or to answer questions and report to the Branch Manager.
7. Comply with all safety policies and procedures, including wearing required PPE.
8. Participate in COVID-19 training classes (screening, PPE, safe work practices, hygiene).
9. Monitor stock levels of masks, thermometer covers, and ensure proper functioning of thermometers.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Matric (NQF level 4) plus a Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or Nursing/Paramedic qualification.

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

1-3 years’ experience in a healthcare, office, or facility environment; clinical experience and occupational health safety experience are advantageous. Ability to start immediately.

WORKING CONDITIONS & SKILLS

Must be able to work five days a week, Monday to Friday, with hours from 08:00 to 16:45 (Monday-Thursday) and 08:00 to 15:30 (Friday). Ability to work outdoors and wear PPE (goggles, gloves, masks, coveralls) as required. Skills include symptom recording, teamwork, responsibility, professionalism, communication, and reliability.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Reliable transportation.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving & decision-making
• Planning & organizing
• Monitoring & evaluation
• Performance-driven
• Teamwork
• Adaptability & flexibility
• Policy adherence
• Negotiation skills
• Basic computer skills

APPLICATION PROCESS

Send your CV to [e-mail], including the position and office in the subject line. Closing date: 20 May 2020. Appointment is subject to credential verification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within three months, please consider your application unsuccessful.