Clinical Technician

Mediclinic International; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Clinical Engineer to maintain medical equipment and support users. The ideal candidate will hold an NQF 6 Diploma in Electrical Engineering, have at least 1 year of clinical engineering experience, and be skilled in Microsoft Suite and SAP. This full-time position offers on-site work with a focus on technical support and compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Clinical Engineering experience in healthcare.
• Valid Driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the Hospital.
• Perform requested technical jobs within the Hospital.
• Identify and control risks in technical environment.
• Coordinate/manage work done by contractors.
• Perform office administration duties.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety Act

Infection control

Computer Literacy (Microsoft Suite)

Planned maintenance procedures

SAP usage

Education

NQF 6 Diploma in Electrical Engineering

NQF 6 Diploma in Clinical Engineering

Job description

Closing date: 09/10/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Bhavishna Pillay
Reference number: 64070
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

DESIRED CERTIFICATION

n/a

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

1 year of Clinical Engineering experience within the healthcare industry
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

n/a

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Infection control
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Suite)
• Planned maintenance procedures (Medical equipment and X-ray)
• SAP and Utilisation of SAP reports
• 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

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