Electrician

About this role

Netcare is hiring a full-time electrician for Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital in Blaauwberg, Western Cape. You will be responsible for the electrical systems that keep the hospital running safely, and you will act as the responsible person for the site’s electrical reticulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

What you’ll do

• Carry out reactive and preventive maintenance on the hospital’s electrical assets, following Netcare policies and procedures.
• Complete maintenance tasks set out in the Equipment Type Skills Assessment TGL v1.1.
• Take part in standby duty, in line with Netcare policies.
• Work in Medical 2 areas and specialised units under the general control of a registered person in that area.
• Report on the condition and working order of all electrical assets, and guide and inspect the work of electrical artisans and artisan assistants.
• Install and commission electrical projects in line with regulatory and statutory requirements, and make sure all maintenance meets industry standards.

What you need

• A National Trade Diploma.
• A valid Electrical Installation Licence.
• An NQF level 5 engineering qualification or higher.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations that apply to machinery.
• Knowledge of the R158 building regulations, especially for hospitals, theatres and industrial kitchens.
• At least three years’ experience in electrical or electronic installation and maintenance.
• A good working knowledge of electrical reticulation and emergency power systems.
• Familiarity with the relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Advantageous: membership of the South African Federation of Hospital Engineers (SAFHE).
• Advantageous: computer literacy in MS Office.

Is this job for you?

This job suits a qualified electrician who has worked on electrical maintenance in a busy building. You should be comfortable with shift-style work, standby duty and travelling on your own around a hospital that runs 24 hours a day. You should also enjoy guiding other technicians and keeping clear records.

Tips before you apply

• Have certified copies of your National Trade Diploma, Electrical Installation Licence and NQF 5 qualification ready to upload.
• On your CV, list your hospital or healthcare maintenance work, and show the electrical reticulation and emergency power systems you have worked on.
• Give clear examples of how you have supervised or trained artisans, and of standby or after-hours call-outs you have handled.