Technical Assistant

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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 Technical Assistant is responsible for providing assistance with general maintenance tasks.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION

General maintenance tasks

• Perform maintenance tasks as stipulated in “Equipment Type Skills Assessment TGL v1.1”
• Supervised maintenance of air-conditioning systems, with its associated filter cleaning, and assistance with cleaning of ducts and equipment, form part of the day-to-day routine of this position
• Supervised maintenance, treating and painting of carports, parking areas, peripheral fencing, and roofing structures in general
• Conduct routine maintenance checks
• Supervised general building, plant and machinery maintenance
• Supervised general cleaning and maintenance of Hospital property

General assistance

• Assistance with building and painting
• Assist with minor structural changes in and around the facility
• Moving of doctor’s rooms and associated equipment and furniture
• Assist in putting up and preparing of walls, dry walls and other partitioning

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

• Interaction between Technical Department and the rest of the facility.

Teamwork

• •Participate in collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.
• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.

Personal and professional development

• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
• Ensure professional technical conduct at all times.

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential

• •NQF Level 2 (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical )

*WORK EXPERIENCE*

Essential

• Basic skills with general tools
• Basic hand skills for the purpose of assisting with general maintenance tasks

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.

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.