Assistant Technical Manager

Mediclinic Medforum; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Medforum is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee maintenance of building and plant assets at the Pretoria facility. You will lead the technical team, manage projects, and drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the operation.

The role requires a heavy‑current engineering qualification, a valid driver’s license, and at least four years in engineering with HVAC and power systems, ideally in facility management.

Qualifications

• NQF level 6 engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (heavy current) with Thermodynamics and Electro Technology passed at 2nd-year level.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Minimum 4 years’ post-graduate engineering experience with HVAC and auxiliary electrical power supplies exposure.
• Experience within a facility management environment preferred.

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/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.

Skills

Technical Plant Operations and Build

People Management

Financial management

Project Management

LEAN principles

Fault finding & troubleshooting

Report writing & communication

Mechanical tools & machinery

MS Office suite

Quality Management

Preventative maintenance

Competent person (OHS)

Education

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

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. 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 (heavy current) with Thermodynamics and Electro Technology passed at 2nd-year level.

ESSENTIAL CERTIFICATION

Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

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
• Operational Standards e.g. LEAN principles
• Use of mechanical tools and machinery
• Computer Skills (MS Office suite)