1. Healthcare

Old Main Road, Estcourt Provincial Hospital, Estcourt, 3310
Private Bag X 7058, Estcourt, 3310
Tel.: 036 3427000, Fax. 036 3427116
www.kznhealth.gov.za
ENQUIRIES : HR DEPT
EXT
: 7073
DATE
: 2015/01/27
TO HEADS OF ALL INSTITUTIONS
VACANCES AT ESTCOURT HOSPITAL
CIRCULAR MINUTE NO: EST/ ART /06/2015
The content of this circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible Officers and
employees on your establishment including those in Regional/ District Offices. Institution
must notify all candidates who qualify for the post in this circular minute even if they are
absent from their normal places of work.
Direction to candidates:1. The following documents must be submitted:
a) Application for employment form (Z83), which is obtainable at any government
department.
b) Certified copies of highest Educational qualifications Apprenticeship Contract,
Trade Test Certificate copies of certified copy will not be accepted.
c) Curriculum Vitae.
d) Certified copy of ID document & Driver’s License.
2. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83.
e.g. reference EST /ART/ 06/2015
N.B. Failure to comply with the above instruction will disqualify the applicants.
3. Please note that due to the number of application received, applicants will not be
acknowledged. However, applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application in
due course.
4. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following
checks: (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship, previous
experience, and employment verifications).
This Department is an equal opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, whose aim
is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the
Department. People with disabilities should feel free to apply.
NB. Subsistence and Travelling Claims will not be considered due to financial constraints.
UMnyango Wezempilo. Departement van Gesondheid
Fighting Disease, Fighting Poverty, Giving Hope
POST
: ARTISAN FOREMAN (FITTER)
NUMBER OF POST
: 01
INTITUTION
: ESTCOURT HOSPITAL
SALARY NOTCH
: R 216 744.00 P.A
REFERENCE NO
: EST/ ART 06/2015
OTHER BENEFITS
: 13th cheque, medical aid (optional) homeowners
allowance (Employee must meet the prescribed
requirements)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR THE POST
 National Senior Certificate (Grade12)
 Completed apprenticeship and proof of having passed a qualification Trade Test in
the fitting trade in terms of the provision of section 13 of Manpower Training Act of
1981 as amended National Certificate (N2) in the mechanical field
 Ten years post apprenticeship (hands-on) experience as a fitter
 Valid driver’s license
RECOMMENDATION
 Computer literacy (MS word, Excel, & Outlook)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPITENCIES AND TRAINING REQUIRED
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Good leadership and managerial skills
The ability to communicate effective at all levels both verbal and writing
Ability to motivate and train staff under your span of control
Ability to manage conflict situation effectively
Investigating and problem solving skills
Knowledge of occupational health and safety measures
Planning and organizing skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The incumbent will report to chief artisan
Knowledge of rules and legislations
Ability to prioritize work related matters and to comply with time frames
Financial management skills
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
 Regular maintenance and visual checks of all plant and equipment under supervision
which will include Air-Handling units, Autoclaves, Beds, Bedside lockers, Clarifies,
Conveyors, Gas banks, Cushman, Laundry equipment, Steam boilers, Steam pots,
Steam heaters
 Steam and condensate lines trolley’s all types of pumps generator sets and
machinery associated to the fitting trade
 Ability to do gas arc welding
 Minor manufacturing work
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 Repairs to all items mentioned in item
 Check and replace as necessary oxygen and nitrous oxide gas cylinders
 Bulk oxygen levels to be checked, recorded and report findings to the artisan
superintendent
 To supervise and give on the job training to all staff under his supervision
remembering to always apply safety procedures with all jobs undertaken
 Exercise control over equipment/tools and maintain in good working order
 Keep an up to date current equipment register. Tools to be audited once a month
 Show a responsible manner in the use of hospital equipment and materials
 Records to be kept and up-dated at all plant rooms, gas banks and boilers
 Install a culture of safety at all times complying with the OHSA 85 of 1993 in all
workshops practices
Enquiries: Mr. D Bhiki
(036) 342 7093
All applications should be forwarded to: The Human Resource Department
Estcourt Provincial Hospital
P/Bag X7058
Estcourt,
3310
Closing Date: 09 February 2015
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY CEO
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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