Assistant Technical Manager

Mediclinic; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Mpumalanga seeks an experienced individual to oversee technical operations, manage maintenance, and lead the technical team. Candidates must have an NQF Level 6 Engineering qualification and at least 4 years of post-graduate engineering experience, preferably in facility management. This permanent position offers an opportunity to optimize the technical environment, ensuring quality management and stakeholder relations in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• NQF Level 6 Engineering qualification and valid driver's license required.
• Minimum of 4 years post-graduate engineering experience with HVAC exposure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise technical operations within the facility.
• Manage maintenance of building, plant, and equipment.
• Support and manage technical projects within the hospital.
• Mitigate technical operations risk within the hospital.
• Oversee on-site contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure quality management and continuous improvement.
• Manage stakeholder relations and client service.
• Lead the technical team and control department budget.

Skills

Technical plant operations and building maintenance

People management

Financial management and budgeting principles

Project management

Quality management

Preventative maintenance

Fault finding and troubleshooting

Report writing and communication

Operational standards (e.g., LEAN principles)

Use of mechanical tools and machinery

Computer skills (MS Office suite)

Education

NQF Level 6 Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Mediclinic Nelspruit – Sonheuwel, Nelspruit, South Africa. Permanent on‑site position, 1 vacancy.

Main Purpose of the Job

Oversee and optimise the technical operations within the facility, acting as the management representative for quality management, continuous improvement, and occupational health and safety related to engineering aspects.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Manage the maintenance of building, plant and equipment.
• Support and manage technical projects within the hospital.
• Mitigate technical operations risk within the hospital.
• Oversee and manage on‑site contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure quality management and continuous improvement within technical operations.
• Manage stakeholder relations and client service within the technical environment.
• Lead and manage the technical team.
• Control department budget and finances.

Required Education

• NQF Level 6 Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with Thermodynamics and Electrical Technology, passed at 2nd‑year level.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.

Required Experience

• Minimum 4 years of post‑graduate engineering experience with HVAC and auxiliary electrical power supplies exposure.
• Experience within a facility management environment (desired).

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

• Technical plant operations and building maintenance.
• People management.
• Financial management and budgeting principles.
• Project management.
• Quality management.
• Preventative maintenance.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Report writing and communication (verbal and written).
• Operational standards (e.g., LEAN principles).
• Use of mechanical tools and machinery.
• Computer skills (MS Office suite).

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants / employees that meet the minimum requirements.