ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A - C

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 407,000 - 519,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Pretoria seeks an Engineering Technician Production Grade A–C to repair, maintain and manage medical equipment, ensuring safety and reliability. You will keep comprehensive electronic records of maintenance and service activities, and deliver monthly reports.

The role requires ECSA registration and 3 years post-qualification experience, plus strong computer literacy and MS Office skills to generate, analyze and present technical reports.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Clinical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician.
• Minimum three years post-qualification technical experience in clinical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintenance and management of all medical equipment.
• Maintain electronic records of repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Provide monthly reports and training to staff and students on safe use.

Skills

MS Office

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Clinical Engineering

ECSA registration

Tools

ECG simulators

Defibrillator analyzers

Infusion pump analyzers

Multimeter

Job description

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A - C

• Reference Number : REFS/056518
• Directorate : CLINICAL ENGINEERING
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : Grade A: R407 337.00 Grade B: R460 086.00 Grade C: R518 769.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

• Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12). National diploma or Degree or in engineering or an equivalent qualification in clinical engineering and be registered with the engineering council of South Africa (ECSA). The candidate should have a minimum of three years' post-qualification technical experience in clinical engineering or at least fourteen years of relevant experience after registration with ECSA. The role requires extensive experience in the repair, maintenance, and management of medical equipment, including the use of diagnostic and test instruments such as ECG simulators, defibrillator analyzers, infusion pump analyzers, multi meter, and other biomedical testing devices. Candidates must demonstrate high-level computer literacy, proficiency in Microsoft office suite (word, excel, access, PowerPoint), and the ability to generate, analyze, and present technical reports. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.

Duties

• The incumbent will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and management of all medical equipment, ensuring operational reliability and safety. They will maintain comprehensive electronic records of all repairs, preventive maintenance, and service activities. Provide monthly reports and ensure compliance with service agreements. The role includes training clinical engineering students, end users, and other staff on the safe and effective use of medical equipment.

Employer

Department of Health

Closing Date

21-09-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have National Diploma or Degree in Clinical Engineering or relevant qualification?

Do you have a Compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician ?

Equal Opportunity

The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.