REF NO: GS 83/22
Component: Engineering Services
SALARY : R1 090 224 per annum, (all
inclusive package), consists of 70% basic salary
and 30% flexible portion that may be
structured in terms of the applicable rules
CENTRE : Grey’s Hospital- Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Standard 10/Grade 12) or equivalent; Engineering degree
(B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification; Six years post qualification
experience is required as a Registered
Professional Engineer; Compulsory
registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer Valid driver’s license (Code
B/C) Proof of working experience in the form of a certificate of service endorsed
by Human Resource Management
Component/Department. NB! Only
shortlisted candidates will be required to submit all relevant documents.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Sound knowledge of all trades and
engineering systems installed and used by
the Health Institutions; Effective
internal and external communicator and knowledge of building structures;
Sound knowledge of tender procedures or documents and the evaluation of
tenders; Sound knowledge of CAD drawing
design experience would be an
advantage; Strategic capability and leadership, problem solving and analysis
and decision making skills; Programme and project management, engineering,
legal and operational compliance;
Engineering operational communication,
process knowledge and skills; Maintenance skills and knowledge, and mobile
equipment operating skills; Engineering design and analysis knowledge,
research and development; Computer-
aided engineering applications and
creating high performance culture; Technical consulting and professional
judgment. Team leadership, creativity and knowledge of financial, human and
labour relations management skills;
Customer focus and responsiveness;
communication and people management skills; Planning and organising,
conflict management and negotiation skills; and Change management and
computer skills.
DUTIES : Management of engineering department and ensure that all engineering plants
are functioning effectively through preventative maintenance, monitoring and
by ensuring compliance with all
regulations. Set engineering standards
specifications and service levels according to organisational objectives to
ensure optimum operational availability. Be available to be designated as the
responsible person at a Tertiary hospital in
accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) and
regulations if so required. Compile and co-ordinate maintenance budgets and
setting of priorities for maintenance work,
including Minor New Work, Repairs
and Routine work. Monitor and control all maintenance expenditure. Liaise with
other Departments, such as, Department of Works, ensuring that the
requirements of the institution are met.
Provide a Hospital Engineering Service
to the District Managers and the Chief Executive Officer within the District.
Ensure that proper training is provided to junior staff in carrying out their duties
and to promote career development.
Monitor and record all forms of energy
resources consumed at the institution such as electricity, water, fuel and
medical gases. Monitor implementation efficiencies according to organisational
goals to direct or redirect engineering
services for the attainment of
organisational objectives. Ensure that all engineering plants are functioning .
effectively through preventative maintenance, monitoring and by ensuring
compliance with all regulations. Provide
technical consulting services for the
operation on engineering related matters to minimize possible engineering
risks.
ENQUIRES : Dr Kb Bilenge Tel No: 033-897 3321
APPLICATIONS : Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resources Management Office,
Greys Hospital Private Bag x 9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
FOR ATTENTION : Mrs M Chandulal
NOTE : Directions to Candidates: Applicants are not required to submit copies of
qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the
Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae only. (This Department is an equal
opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote
representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department).
Directions to the Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: The
application must include only completed
and signed new Form Z83, obtainable
from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a
detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior
Certificate and the highest required
qualification as well as a driver’s license
where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or
before the day of the interview date. NB: Proof of current and previous work
experience endorsed and stamped by
Human Resource Manager (Certificate
of service and service record) must be submitted by shortlisted candidates to
HR on or before the day of the interview date.The reference number must be
indicated in the column provided on the
form Z.83 e.g. reference number
UMKH 13/2022 .NB: Failure to comply with above instructions will disqualify
applicants. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the
NIA to the following checks: (security
checks, credit records, qualification,
citizenship and previous experience verifications). Please note that due to the
large number of applications anticipated, applicants will not be acknowledged,
however, they will be advised of the
outcome of their applications, in due
course. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months
after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.
The Department will not be liable where
applicants use incorrect/no reference
number(s) on their applications. NB: Due to budgetary constraints, shortlisted
candidates will not be entitled to S&T payment for attending interviews.
Employment Equity Target for this post is
an African Male or African Female or
Coloured Male
CLOSING DATE : 19 December 2022
