Wheelchair Repair Assistant: Join Our Metro Health Team
Looking for a rewarding job in wheelchair repair? Join our team at Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre. Apply now!
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your
application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or
https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
CLOSING DATE : 16 October 2023
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at
a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that
you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications
will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of
the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available
from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any
difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861
370 214.
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that
intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will
be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical
exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic
managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive
on the implementation of competency-based assessments).
The competency
assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the
mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated
candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry
Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the
Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific
training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is
to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and
procedures linked to the SMS.
The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme
is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following
link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/
Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications
for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all
applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from
close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
POST 35/214 : WHEELCHAIR REPAIR ASSISTANT
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R171 537 per annum
CENTRE : Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Grade 9 General Education and Training
Certificate (GETC)/ Grade ((Std 7). Experience: Appropriate experience in
technical work including mechanical work or welding and or light electrical
current. Appropriate experience to work on assistive mobility devices or similar
equipment.
Inherent requirements of the job: Flexibility and willingness to assist
with service delivery in different clinical areas. Willingness to work with persons
with physical disabilities. Physically fit to lift and carry heavy equipment and
assist with transfers of patients. Ability to communicate effectively in at least
two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Basic and innovative design skills and practical skills. Basic
knowledge of light electrical current.
Ability to safely handle power machinery
and tools. Demonstrate technical and related functions. Demonstrate technical,
observation and practical problem-solving skills and conversant with the
requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
DUTIES : Receiving and depositing of money. Doing the correct allocations on BAS and
Clinicom, issuing receipts, capturing day end for deposits and deposit
confirmations. File and safekeeping of documents. Clear matching reports
journals) and daily allocations to other Hospitals. Assist with monthly
BAS/Clinicom reconciliation. Handling of all cashier-related enquiries.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Visser Tel No: (021) 370 2351
APPLICATIONS : Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online
applications”)
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to do a practical test.
CLOSING DATE : 20 October 2023
