WHEELCHAIR REPAIR ASSISTANT & SEAMSTRESS JOBS

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.

POST 19/223: WHEELCHAIR REPAIR ASSISTANT
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY: R171 537 per annum
CENTRE: Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre, Mitchells Plain

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum educational qualification:

General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std7).

Experience:

Appropriate experience in wheelchair repairs.

Inherent requirement 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.

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 in 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:

Assist with the effective management of the wheelchair repair workshop.

Effective and efficient repair/ maintenance of all mobility assistive devices presented.

Provide wheelchair repair and modification services to assistive devices in workshop and at specialised clinics.

Completion of all necessary administration when receiving a device for repair.

Render a support service to the Institution as required.

Participate in training and development.

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ENQUIRIES:
Ms A Rex Tel No: (021) 370-2322

APPLICATIONS:
Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

NB:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

CLOSING DATE: 26 JUNE 2023

POST 19/224: SEAMSTRESS
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY: R147 036 per annum
CENTRE: Oral Health Centres

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum educational qualification:

General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std7).

Experience:

Appropriate experience in the operating of a sewing machine.

Appropriate laundry and linen experience in a laundry setting.

Inherent requirement of the job:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Physically fit to do manual labour.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

Knowledge of mending of torn or damaged hospital linen.

Knowledge of fabrics and fibres.

DUTIES:

Storage and handling of clean linen as well as the issuing and receiving thereof.

Monitor the quality of the work.

Inspect machinery to see if functioning correctly.

Stock control of linen.

Mending torn or damaged hospital linen.

Handling of soiled linen, infectious linen, infested linen, and condemned linen.

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ENQUIRIES:
Mr Z Karoodien Tel No: (021)-937 3015

APPLICATIONS:
Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

NB:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

CLOSING DATE: 26 JUNE 2023

NOTE:

It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference.