Assistant Technical Manager

Mediclinic International; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Technical Operations Manager to oversee maintenance and technical operations within the facility. The role involves managing a technical team, ensuring quality management, and handling budget controls. Candidates must possess at least an NQF level 6 Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and a valid driver's license. Preference will be given to internal applicants that meet the minimum requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of post-graduate engineering experience with HVAC and electrical power supplies exposure.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and maintenance of building, plant, and equipment.
• Manage technical projects within the hospital.
• Mitigate Technical Operations risk within the hospital.
• Oversee on-site contractors/suppliers in the hospital.
• Ensure quality management and continuous improvement in Technical Operations.
• Manage stakeholder relations within the technical environment.
• Lead and manage the technical team.
• Control department budget/finances.

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 & communication

Use of mechanical tools and machinery

Computer Skills (MS Office suite)

Education

NQF level 6 Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Closing date: 15/01/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Lynelle Govender
Reference number: 66328
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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. To act as the management representative for quality management, continuous improvement, and occupational health safety related to the engineering aspects of the facilities. The core purpose of this position is to 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
• To 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

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

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

DESIRED EDUCATION

n/a

ESSENTIAL CERTIFICATION

Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

DESIRED CERTIFICATION

n/a

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Minimum 4 years’ of post-graduate engineering experience with HVAC and auxiliary electrical power supplies exposure.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Experience within a facility management environment

REQUIRED 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 1988 (OHS Act 85 of 1993) [South Africa only]
• Quality Management
• Preventative maintenance
• Fault finding and troubleshooting
• Report writing & communication verbal and written
• 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.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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