Assistant Technical Manager

Mediclinic Nelspruit; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Mbombela requires a Technical Operations Manager to oversee maintenance and improvement of technical operations. The ideal candidate will manage projects, contractors, and stakeholder relations, while ensuring quality management and budget control. Requires an NQF level 6 Engineering qualification and 4+ years of relevant experience in facility management and HVAC operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of post-graduate engineering experience with HVAC and electrical power supplies exposure.
• Experience within a facility management environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management and maintenance of building, plant and equipment.
• Manage and support technical projects within the Hospital.
• Manage and mitigate Technical Operations risk within the Hospital.
• Oversee and manage on-site contractors and suppliers in the Hospital.
• Ensure quality management and continuous improvement within Technical Operations.
• Manage stakeholder relations and client service within the technical environment.
• Lead and manage the people in the technical team.
• Manage and control department budget and finances.

Skills

Technical Plant Operations and Building Maintenance

People Management

Financial Management and Budgeting

Project Management

Quality Management

Preventative Maintenance

Fault Finding and Troubleshooting

Report Writing

Education

NQF level 6 Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

Under the supervision of the Technical Manager, oversee the technical team and manage, improve, and optimise the technical operations within the facility. Act as the management representative for quality management, continuous improvement, and occupational health safety related to the engineering aspects of the facilities. Perform maintenance on buildings and equipment to ensure that assets are upheld to their original state.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Oversee the management and maintenance of building, plant and equipment
• Manage and support technical projects within the Hospital
• Manage and mitigate Technical Operations risk within the Hospital
• Oversee and manage on‑site contractors / suppliers in the Hospital
• Ensure quality management and continuous improvement within Technical Operations
• Manage stakeholder relations and client service within the technical environment at Mediclinic
• Lead and manage the people in the technical team
• Manage and control department budget / finances

Required Education

• NQF level 6 Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with Thermodynamics and Electro Technology passed at 2nd‑year level.

Desired Education

• None (n / a)

Essential Certification

• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport

Desired Certification

• None (n / a)

Experience

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

Job Skills and Knowledge

• Technical Plant Operations and Building Maintenance
• People Management
• Good knowledge and experience in financial management and budgeting principles.
• Project Management – Competent person as defined in paragraphs (b), (c), or (d) as per General Machinery Regulations of (OHS Act 85 of) [South Africa only]
• Quality Management
• Preventative maintenance
• Fault finding and troubleshooting
• Report writing