Temperature Screener - Mpumalanga

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

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Temperature Screener for Covid-19 on a temporary basis. The role involves screening visitors and employees to prevent the spread of infection, requiring a Matric qualification and a health-related certificate. Candidates should have 1-3 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Matric plus a health-related certificate required.
• 1-3 years experience in healthcare or facility environment preferred.
• Ability to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily screening checks of temperature for all individuals.
• Record daily screening results and submit reports.
• Enforce PPE compliance and social distancing.

Skills

Symptom recording

Teamwork

Responsibility

Professionalism

Strong communication

Reliability

Education

Matric (NQF level 4)

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Nursing or Paramedic certificate

Job description

JOB PROFILE

THREE (3) MONTHS TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT

JOB TITLE

Temperature Screener for Covid-19

REPORTING TO

Provincial Manager / Branch Managers

NO. OF INCUMBENTS

05

DIVISION

Corporate Services

Locations

Nkomazi (01); Bushbuckridge (01); Gert Sibande (01)

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

1. Participate in required COVID-19 training classes (screening, PPE, safe work practice, and proper hygiene).
2. Conduct daily screening checks of temperature for all employees, visitors, contractors, and clients using a no-contact digital thermometer.
3. Observe all visitors, contractors, clients, and employees for cold, flu, and respiratory symptoms before entering the premises.
4. Record all daily screening results and temperature readings of each individual.
5. Submit consolidated monthly reports to the Compliance Officer.
6. Enforce Personal Protective Equipment at facility entrances.
7. Ensure that only 1/3 of the workforce is allowed entry into the workplace and ensure compliance with social distancing.
8. Report all employees and visitors who refuse to be screened, including their temperature readings and responses to COVID-19 screening questions, to the Compliance Officer.
9. Deny access to all who do not comply with COVID-19 requirements and observe all OHSA protocols.
10. Report promptly to the Compliance Officer any person showing symptoms of COVID-19 and complete necessary incident forms, referring such persons to the nearest testing site.
11. Comply with all safety policies, including wearing company-provided PPE.
12. Keep track of stock levels for masks, thermometer covers, and monitor the working condition of thermometers.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Matric (NQF level 4) plus a Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, Nursing, Paramedic, or any health-related certificate.

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

1-3 years’ experience in a healthcare, office, or facility environment, with clinical or Occupational Health and Safety experience considered an advantage. Ability to start immediately.

Working hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, five (5) days a week. Ability to work outdoors and wear PPE as required.

RECOMMENDED SKILLS

Symptom recording, teamwork, responsibility, professionalism, strong communication, and reliability.

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENT

Reliable transportation.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, send your CV to [e-mail]. Please state the position and office in the subject line. Closing date: 22 May 2020. Note: Appointment is subject to credential verification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no contact within three months, consider your application unsuccessful.