CLOSING DATE : 30 June 2023
Z83 & CV only
SALARY : Grade A: R220 533 – R244 737 per annum
Grade B: R258 753 – R285 396 per annum
Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance (Employee must meet
prescribed requirements), Medical Aid (Optional).
CENTRE : Ngwelezana Tertiary Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10. Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical in terms of section
13(2) (h) of the Manpower Act of 1981 as amended. Artisan Grade A: At least
0-2 years appropriate / recognisable experience in an area after obtaining the
relevant trade certificate. Artisan Grade B: At least 14 years appropriate /
recognizable experience in an area after obtaining the relevant trade certificate.
Valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Abilities Sound
knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. Good
communication skills, Interpersonal skills and negotiation and planning.
Technical report writing, practical skills and experience of the trade. Good
knowledge of hospital plant and machinery, equipment, air condition, as well
as gas application and gas equipment. Good knowledge of legal compliance.
Creativity and analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.
Ability to work in a team, be customer focused and responsiveness. Computer
Literacy: MS Office Software Package and presentation skills.
DUTIES : Installation of HVAC and Refrigeration units, including electronic and
mechanical components. Installation of HVAC ductwork including flexible
tubing and sheet metal construction. Troubleshoot and repair HVAC units
including electronic and mechanical components. Install or repair electrical
connections to HVAC components. Install, inspect, maintain, modify, and repair
a wide variety of heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning
systems, equipment, and controls. Diagnose electronic, electro-mechanical,
electrical, and mechanical malfunctions. Make complex emergency repairs.
Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, schematics, diagrams,
sketches, and specifications. Learn characteristics of new systems and
equipment of the heating and air conditioning trade and update skills to adapt
to changing technology. Follow oral and written instructions. Work effectively
and cooperatively with other personnel. Keep accurate records. Inspects,
maintains, repairs and modifies hot water, high and low-pressure steam, and
direct gas-fired heating, chilled water and direct expansion refrigeration and air
conditioning, and ventilating systems, equipment, and controls, including pilots.
Installs heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems,
equipment, and controls on new construction, alteration, improvement and
rehabilitation projects. Read meters and gauges and records data such as
temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumption, and
temperature and analysis of fuel gases relays, coils, heating and condensate
piping, controls, valves, compressors, fans, dampers, vents, blowers, pumps,
burners, gauges, and traps. Calibrates and adjusts thermostats, valves, and
controls to specified levels of operation. Reviews plans, blueprints, and
specifications for heating and air conditioning projects to understand scope of
projects and to recommend potential changes to supervisor. Answers trouble
calls for emergency repairs to heating units, refrigeration, and air conditioning
equipment. Maintains heating and air conditioning hand and power tools and
equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation. May assist in preparing
material lists, estimating job costs, preparing job records, and maintaining an
inventory of supplies and tools for assigned area/projects. May assist in
planning and developing modifications to existing heating and air conditioning
systems. May assign, review the work of, and provide training to personnel
assigned to the unit in heating and air conditioning work. Effectively use test
equipment Duties include performing skilled work in several of the mechanical
or building trades which may include work in the mechanical, and electrical,
trades. Repairs and maintains testing equipment and instruments. Performs
related work as required. Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment,
materials, methods, and practices of several of the mechanical or related
trades. Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the
trades. Ability to locate and identify malfunctions or defections in equipment or
apparatus and to make repairs. Ability to plan and supervise the work and
instruct subordinate technicians and subordinates. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with client and maintenance
personnel. Check equipment and operating systems and correct wherever
necessary. Ensure mechanical operations, standards and controls are
maintained at high quality.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. PEZ Zulu Tel No: (035) 901 7060
APPLICATIONS : Applications should be directed to: The Deputy Director: HRM – Ngwelezana
Hospital, Private Bag X20021, Empangeni, 3880 or Hand Delivered to: The
Human Resource Department – Ngwelezana Hospital, Thanduyise Road,
Empangeni 3880.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr MP Zungu