Job Description

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.

We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.

The Electrician is responsible for the electrical reticulation of the facility, as prescribed in the OSH-Act as the responsible person.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTENCY OF CARE & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Electrical physical asset maintenance

• Responsible for all reactive and preventive maintenance as per Netcare policies and procedures.
• Perform maintenance tasks as stipulated in “Equipment Type Skills Assessment TGL v1.1”.
• Perform a stand-by function in accordance to Netcare policies and procedures.
• Conduct work in Medical 2 location areas or specialized areas under general control of a registered person in such an area.

Reporting

• Report on the condition and functionality of all electrical physical assets.
• Provide training, guidance, assistance and inspections with the electrical artisan’s and artisan assistants on technical issues and matters that will assist them with their day to day activities.

Quality control

• Ensure all reactive and preventive maintenance is affected to industry standards and norms.

Project based functions

• Install and commission electrical projects as per regulatory and statutory regulations.

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY
Personal and professional development

• Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.
• Ensure professional conduct at all times.

SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
Essential

• A National Trade Diploma.
• Electrical Installation License.
• NQF level 5 Engineering qualification or higher.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act’s regulations relating to machinery.
• Knowledge of the R158 building regulations, specifically with regards to hospitals, theatres and industrial kitchens.

Preferred

• Member of the South African Federation of Hospital Engineers (SAFHE).

WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Minimum three years’ experience on electrical / electronic installation / maintenance
• A good working knowledge of electrical reticulation and emergency power systems.

Preferred

• Computer literate in MS Office.

KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Familiar with the relevant regulatory and statutory regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

SKILLS
Taking Action

• Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results.

Decision Making

• Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences.

Customer Focus and Service Delivery

• The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and external customers.
• *Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues, suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship

Personal Work Ethic

• Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.

Building Relationships

• Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.

Communication

• The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.

Teamwork

• Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.

Technical Knowledge

• The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business operations, including standby
• Ability to travel independently due to the 24hr functionality of the hospital environment.
• Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.

NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Netcare Values
At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.

• At Netcare, our core value is care
• We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
• We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.
• We care about the truth in all our actions.
• We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.

The Netcare Way

Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:

• Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect.
• Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
• Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity
• Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care
• Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion
• Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
• Diversity- I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.