About the Role
The Boitumelo Regional Hospital is seeking skilled artisans to join its dedicated team in the roles of Electrician and Carpenter. These positions are crucial for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of the hospital’s facilities, located in the vibrant city of Kroonstad, Free State. As part of the public service, you will play a significant role in enhancing the quality of healthcare by maintaining safe and efficient working environments for both staff and patients.
In these artisan roles, you will have the opportunity to directly impact the community by producing high-quality work that adheres to recognized standards. Your expertise will help ensure that the hospital’s equipment and facilities are in optimal condition, which is essential for providing the best healthcare services to the public. The work you do will not only be fulfilling but will also contribute to the overall mission of improving health outcomes in your community.
About the Department
The Boitumelo Regional Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services to the inhabitants of Kroonstad and surrounding areas. The hospital operates under the Department of Health, which aims to provide accessible, efficient, and effective health services. Working in this department means being part of a team that values community health and well-being, ensuring that all citizens have the right to adequate healthcare.
Your role as an artisan contributes significantly to this mission. By maintaining the hospital’s infrastructure and ensuring that all technical operations run smoothly, you are directly supporting healthcare professionals in their efforts to provide critical services to patients in need.
What You’ll Do
- Produce designs based on client specifications and production capabilities
- Create and repair objects using appropriate materials and equipment
- Conduct quality assurance checks on produced items and maintain inspection protocols
- Identify and repair technical faults in equipment and facilities
- Test and service machinery according to maintenance schedules
- Compile and submit comprehensive reports on work completed
- Supervise and mentor junior staff, promoting a culture of continuous learning
- Maintain accurate job records and contribute to operational planning
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- Appropriate Trade Test Certificate (e.g., Electrician or Carpenter)
- Completion of an apprenticeship and proof of passing a trade test as per the Manpower Act
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, 1993
- Computer literacy and excellent time management skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with colleagues
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with no experience.Appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Fitter).
A complete apprentice and proof of passing a trade test in terms of the Section 13(2)(h) of 1981, of the Manpower Act, 1981 as amended or a certificate issued under provisions of Section 28 or 30 of the Manpower Act, 1981, as amended or issued under the provisions of the repealed Section 27 of the Act referred to.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, 1993 (Act No.
85 of 1993) (OHS Act).
Computer Literacy.
Excellent time management, Communication (written and verbal), good interpersonal skills with colleagues and other departments and report writing skills.
Job Duties
Produce designs according to client specification and within limits of production capability.Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specification and recognized standards.
Quality assurance of produced objects and inspect equipment and or facility for technical faults.
Repair equipment and facility defects according to standards.
Test and repair equipment and machinery in the facility in terms of the specifications.
Service equipment and machinery in the facility according to maintenance plan schedule.
Quality assure serviced and maintained equipment in the facility.
Compile and submit reports.
Provide inputs to the operational plan.
Keep and maintain job records/ register, supervise and mentor staff.
Continuous individual development to keep up new technologies and procedure.
