WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS VACANCIES

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POST 07/66 : ENGINEER PRODUCTION: GRADE A TO C (ELECTRICAL) 
Head Office, Cape Town 
SALARY : Grade A: R795 147 per annum 
Grade B: R894 042 per annum 
Grade C: R1 020 087 per annum 
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs) (Salary within the range will depend on years of experience in post and professional registration) 
CENTRE : Directorate: Infrastructure Planning 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: University degree in Electrical Engineering. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. Experience: Grade A: At least 3 years of appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the relevant qualification e.g. BSc (Eng.). Grade B: At least 14 years of appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as a Professional Engineer. Grade C: At least 26 years appropriate/recognisable after registration as a Professional Engineer. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver's licence. Willingness to travel within the Western Cape, and occasionally, nationally. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office). A health-sciences-related post-graduate qualification will be beneficial. Experience in and understanding of the design and construction of complex buildings. Proven experience with feasibility studies in terms of life cycle costing of electrical elements, Green Building technologies, technical specifications and commissioning principles for both Capital and Maintenance projects. Understand how to interpret existing and develop new Functional and Technical Norms and Standards. Knowledge of risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies. Experience in the preparation of reports, submissions and presentations in English. 
 
DUTIES : Development, interpretation and customisation of functional and technical norms and standards. Investigate proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms and undertake feasibility studies. Compile briefing documentation and specifications. Investigate electrical engineering installations and equipment, undertake design work and implement corrective measures, where necessary. Oversee implementation (construction) and commissioning of electrical engineering installations. Research/literature studies to keep up with new technologies and procedures including interaction with professional Councils/Boards. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Maud, Email: Chris.Maud@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 08 March 2024

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POST 07/67 : EMS STATION MANAGER GRADE 3 TO 6 
Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support 
SALARY : Grade 3: R359 691 per annum 
Grade 4: R434 649 per annum 
Grade 5: R508 896 per annum 
Grade 6: R565 179 per annum 
CENTRE : Emergency Medical Services, Garden Route, George
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Grade 3: Successful completion of the Immediate Life Support (ILS) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). Grade 4: Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician Course (ECT) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Grade 5: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant course (CCA) or National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. Grade 6: Successful completion of the B-Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). Experience: Grade 3: Minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). Grade 4: Minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Grade 5: Minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Paramedic. Grade 6: Minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code C1 driver’s licence. Current registration as an AEA, ECT, CCA or ECP. Valid Code 10 Professional driver’s permit. Physical and mental fitness as an Emergency Services practitioner. Competencies knowledge/skills): Good communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols. Report writing skills. Computer literacy in the MS Office package. 
 
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs) Manage pre-hospital Emergency Care Services within the geographic area and respond to incidents when required. Ensure that the maintenance of Emergency vehicles and equipment is managed effectively and efficiently. Maintain responsibility for audit compliance with regard to Supply Chain Management and Human Resource matters, inclusive of the Station’s budget allocation and facilitation of account payments for goods and services. Effectively manage and supervise staff in relation to the Human Resource and Labour Relations function. Ensure effective communication with regard to meetings, workshops, debriefs, compiling stats and report writing. Effective support to the District Manager and act in a management capacity when required.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Jansen Tel No: (023) 449-8202 for Garden Route (George) post. 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
NOTE : Candidate may be subjected to a practical assignment. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 08 March 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 07/68 : CHIEF FORENSIC OFFICER 
Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support 
SALARY : R359 517 per annum 
CENTRE : Forensic Pathology Services, (Laingsburg Hospital) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent). Experience: People Management, Supply Chain and Finance experience. Extensive Forensic Pathology Operational Experience. Appropriate Managerial experience in a Forensic Mortuary. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s license. Valid Code B/EB driver’s license. Ability to lift and work with corpses (mutilated, decomposed, infectious viruses, etc.). Will be required to wear a uniform. Will be required to work standby (after hours). Will be required to deliver testimony in court proceedings. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the facility and service area through strategic operational planning, communication, and resource allocation. Effective Clinical Service delivery & and management of Major Incidents in the service area. Effective Human Resource Management. Effective Management of Finances, Assets, and Infrastructure. Effective Electronic Information and Document Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Sean Fyfe (sean.fyfe@westerncape.gov.za)  
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : The candidate will be subjected to an interview and competency test. Candidates will be subjected to security clearance prior to appointment. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a psychometric evaluation. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 08 March 2024