Temperature Screener - Kwa Zulu Natal

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

Job summary

A government agency in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Temperature Screener for Covid-19 to help maintain safety protocols. This temporary position involves screening visitors, recording symptoms, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and be available to start immediately.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a Medical healthcare/office facility.
• Able to work five days a week with specified hours.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Screen all visitors, contractors, and employees before entering.
• Record results and enforce PPE compliance.
• Participate in COVID-19 training classes.

Skills

Symptom Recording

Team Working

Strong Communicator

Reliable

Education

Matric (NQF level 4)

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or Nursing and Paramedic

Tools

No-contact thermometer

Job description

JOB PROFILE

3 MONTHS TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT

JOB TITLE Temperature Screener for Covid-19

REPORTING TO Branch Manager

NO. OF INCUMBENTS 8

DIVISION EDD

Port Shepstone x 1

Ladysmith x 1

Newcastle x 1

MAIN PURPOSE OF

THE JOB

To screen all visitors, contractors and employees before entering the

property to help prevent the spread of infection for Corona Virus.

KEY PERFORMANCE

AREAS

Observe all visitors, contractors and employees for cold, flu and

respiratory symptoms before entering the facility.

Check temperature of all visitors, contractors and employees

using a no-contact thermometer.

Record all results of each visitor, contractor and employee who

are not permitted on property and submit to the Branch Manager.

Enforcing Personal Protective Equipment at facility entrances

Allowing or deny entrance into the workplace.

Maintain log of employees and visitors who refuse the temperature

check or refused to answer questions and provide to the Branch

Manager.

Comply with all designated safety policies and procedures to

include wearing company provided and required PPE in the work

area.

Participate in required COVID-19 training classes (screening, PPE,

safe work practice and proper hygiene).

Keep track of stock level for masks, thermometer covers, and

working conditions of thermometers, etc.

REQUIRED MINIMUM

QUALIFICATION

Matric (NQF level 4) plus Certificate in Occupational Health and

Safety or Nursing and Paramedic.

REQUIRED MINIMUM

WORK EXPERIENCE

1-3 years’ experience in a Medical healthcare/office/ facility and

clinical experience and/or Occupational Health and Safety

environment will be an added advantage.

Ability to start immediately.

Able to commit five (5) days a week, Working Hours Monday to

Thursday 08:00 to 16:45. Friday 08:00 to 15:30

Ability to work in outdoor environments.

Expected to wear PPE (Goggles, gloves, respirator/face mask,

Tyvek suit/coveralls/gown (potentially-As required).

Recommended skills: Symptom Recording, Team Working,

Collections, responsible, professional, strong communicator, and

reliable.

INHERENT JOB

REQUIREMENT

Reliable transportation.

CRITICAL

COMPETENCIES

Communication

Analytical

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

Planning & Organising

Monitoring & Evaluation

Performance Driven

Team Work

Adaptability & Flexibility

Policy Adherence

Negotiation

Basic Computer Skills

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail] Please

state the position and office you are applying for in the subject line.

Closing Date: 20 May 2020

The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials

(employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be

necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not

heard from us within three months of submitting your application, please consider it

unsuccessful.

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