DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Salary

R1 266 714 per annum. (Level 13)

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies: An appropriate Degree in Civil/Structural or
Mechanical / Electrical Engineering at NQF level 7 as recognized by South
African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Five (5) years’ middle/senior
managerial level experience in infrastructure maintenance. Training
programmes undertaken and successfully completed in Project Management
or Health Facilities Management; or Maintenance Management. Plus,
experience in health engineering and health infrastructure maintenance or a
similar complex environment will be an added advantage. Inherent
requirements of the job: Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel
and PowerPoint; Virtual meeting platforms literacy. Valid driver’s license (Code
08). The successful applicant must be prepared to travel extensively
throughout the province and work longer hours. Main Role: The incumbent of
this post will report to the Chief Director: Infrastructure Development and
Technical Support Services and will be responsible for the provision of the
effective and efficient management of the maintenance of the entire spectrum
of Health Facilities, other infrastructure and the related technical support
services that sustain an enabling environment for healthcare delivery in a cost-
effective manner. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:
The ideal candidate must have: the ability to understand and apply the
Provincial IDMS, guide and operate within all applicable legislation, policies,
frameworks and instruction notes. the ability to understand the health services
plan of the Department and specifically the requirements for maintenance,
engineering and related support services and provide support to the chief
directorate and health facilities. The ability to understand and apply
international and national engineering, municipal waste management, the
occupational health and safety standards. The ability to understand and
interpret specifications for engineering & technical services and application of
knowledge for procurement processes. The ability to plan and manage a
diverse portfolio of projects and programmes. The ability to undertake a risk
analysis and undertake a risk mitigation strategy. The ability to prepare reports,
submissions and presentations. the ability to motivate staff, develop
competencies and promote a culture of excellence. The ability to meet strict
project deadlines – preparation of documentation, report writing, chairing and
minute taking of site meetings. Manage people. Manage finances.

Duties

Key Performance Areas: Plan, implement and manage the maintenance and
technical support services component of all health facilities and infrastructure.
Manage the provision of professional engineering services and provide support
to the chief directorate and health facilities. Provide oversight management of
maintenance and technical services provided at all health facilities. Manage
the acquisition and deployment of maintenance resources Co-operate and
work collaboratively with the directors, middle managers, professionals,
technical and administrative support staff in the chief directorate in terms of
infrastructure and maintenance planning and delivery, the health care services
community at large in the provincial, district and facility maintenance teams.
Manage healthcare infrastructure risk and quality improvement programmes.
Manage compliance with the provisions of the occupational Health and Safety
Act [OHS] related to equipment and effective municipal waste management.
Set the visionary and strategic direction of the directorate, support and
compliance to the health care service delivery imperative and legal prescripts.
Manage the human, physical and financial resources of the directorate.

Enquiries

about the advertised posts should be directed to Ms Mompei MM at Tel No:
015 293 6126 /Ms Sebake RL at 015 293 6426, Ms Sebola MF at 015 293 6002
and Ms Mothiba JT during office hours.