Clinical Technician

Medi Clinic; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Clinical Engineer to maintain medical equipment and provide technical support. Responsibilities include identifying risks, coordinating contractor work, and performing administrative duties. Candidates must have a NQF 6 diploma in Electrical or Clinical Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience. A valid driver’s license is essential, and registration with CEASA is desired. This is a permanent on-site position.

Qualifications

• 2-years’ Postgraduate Clinical Engineering experience within the healthcare industry.
• Registration with CEASA (desired).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the Hospital.
• Perform requested technical jobs within the Hospital.
• Identify and control risk in the technical environment within the Hospital.
• Coordinate/manage work done by on-site contractors within the Hospital.
• Perform office administration duties within the Technical Department.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety Act

Infection control

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Planned maintenance procedures

SAP and utilisation of SAP reports

Financial principles (cost-effective maintenance)

Education

NQF 6 Diploma in Electrical Engineering: light current

NQF 6 Diploma in Clinical Engineering

Job description

Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg| Pietermaritzburg | South Africa

Closing date: 31/12/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Lynelle Govender

Reference number: 66061

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

Maintain medical equipment and provide technical support to users of medical equipment within the hospital.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Provide technical support for the Hospital
• Perform requested technical jobs within the Hospital
• Identify and control risk in the technical environment within the Hospital
• Coordinate/manage work done by on-site contractors within the Hospital
• Perform office administration duties within the Technical Department
• Build and maintain stakeholder relations and client service within the Technical Department

Required Education

Essential Education

NQF 6 Diploma in Electrical Engineering: light current or clinical engineering

Desired Education

NQF 6 Diploma in Clinical Engineering

Essential Certification

Valid Driver's licence with own reliable transport

Desired Certification

Registration with CEASA

Required Experience

Essential Minimum Experience

2-years’ Postgraduate Clinical Engineering experience within the healthcare industry

Desired Experience

3-years’ Postgraduate Clinical Engineering experience within the healthcare industry

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Infection control
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Planned maintenance procedures (Medical equipment and X-ray)
• SAP and utilisation of SAP reports
• Financial principles (cost-effective maintenance)
• Mediclinic Policies and Procedures (e.g. utilisation of test equipment)

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